Immigrant investors can choose from the following investment options to gain Irish residency:

1) Endowments: A donation of no less than €500,000 into a philanthropic project or similar approved initiative with benefit to the Irish public can serve as the basis for a residency application under the IIP. Applicable project areas include Irish arts and culture, sports public healthcare or educational initiatives.

2) Enterprise investment: A qualifying investment of no less than €1 million can serve as the basis of an Irish residency application under the IIP. The investment must be maintained for a minimum period of 3 years. It must be noted, however, that unlike IDLF investments, Irish enterprise investments tend to carry a higher degree of potential downside risk.

3) Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs): A minimum investment of €2 million in any Irish REIT listed on the Irish Stock Exchange, and maintained for a minimum period of 3 years, can serve as the basis for a residency application under the Irish Investor Program.

4) The Irish Diaspora Loan Fund (IDLF): A minimum investment of €1 million in this Fund, maintained for a period of 5 years, will qualify the foreign investor to apply for Irish residency.