Does Ireland have a digital nomad visa?
No — Ireland does not run a dedicated digital-nomad visa. Long-term stays generally go through a retirement or passive-income route, and the route is a hard route for most movers for a typical non-citizen mover (a monthly income floor of roughly $4,500).
The detail that matters: Stamp 0 (independent means) EUR50k/yr/person; NON-reckonable so no PR/citizenship path. No DN visa. Top 40% + USC/PRSI ~52%. Not Schengen.
Tax for foreign residents in Ireland
For a foreign earner, Ireland's income is taxed heavily. The country taxes residents on worldwide income once you cross the residency threshold, with a headline top personal rate around 40%. This is general information, not tax advice — confirm your own situation with a cross-border professional before you move.
From visa to permanent residency
If you're thinking past a year or two, check whether the stay builds toward settlement: in Ireland, permanent residency is reachable after about 5 years of residence. Naturalization typically comes after roughly 5 years. Immigration rules change often, so treat these as directional and verify the current policy with official sources.
Healthcare and insurance
Healthcare access for a foreigner in Ireland is reasonably accessible. A mid-tier private health plan runs roughly $150 a month — most long-stay visas require proof of cover.