What Is a Start-up Entrepreneur Programme?
The Start-up entrepreneur programme is an immigration scheme to attract innovative persons with business ideas into Ireland. The programme was created in 2012 for non-EEA nationals to establish a high-potential start-up business and live with their families in Ireland.
The entrepreneur visa Ireland enables entrepreneurs to launch and operate businesses and live in Ireland on long-term residency. Applying for this programme means that you are ready to start an active business that will contribute to the economy of Ireland.
Your business plan or idea does not necessarily have to be new. It could be an existing one that you wish to extend.
The step programme provides two years of residence permission and three years upon renewal. Once your stay is five years, you can apply for long-term residency in Ireland.
For more information, visit the STEP website: https://www.irishimmigration.ie/coming-to-work-in-ireland/what-are-my-options-for-working-in-ireland/coming-to-work-for-more-than-90-days/start-up-entrepreneur-programme-step/
