Getting There — Visa

Critical Skills Employment Permit — requires a job offer in a shortage occupation (min €40,904/yr salary). After 21 months, upgrade to Stamp 4 for open work rights. Spouse can work immediately without a permit.

Cost of Living

10-20% less than US major cities, though Dublin rivals NYC in rent. Expect €1,800-2,500/mo outside Dublin.

Key Fact

Ireland has no digital nomad visa — you need employer sponsorship or to transfer within a multinational. The upside: English-speaking, EU access, and a huge US-Irish expat community.