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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.
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