Long-term residence & citizenship
Irish Long Term Residence - Stamp 5 (Without Condition as to Time)
Settled status allowing a long-term resident to live and work in Ireland without a time condition on their permission, giving lasting security to remain.
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Processing times (reported as a minimum of around 6 months) and any application fee are subject to change; verify current figures on the ISD Stamp 5 page before publishing.
Important information
Immigration rules and fees can change. This information is for general guidance only and does not constitute legal advice. Always check the latest requirements on the official Ireland government website before you apply.
- Official name
- Permission Without Condition as to Time (Stamp 5)
- Route type
- Long-term residence permission (Immigration Service Delivery)
- Qualifying residence
- 8 years (96 months) of legal residence under an appropriate permission
- Validity
- Valid until the expiry of your current passport
- Work rights
- Live and work without an employment permit, subject to conditions
Who it is for
- Non-EEA nationals with long, continuous legal residence in Ireland
- People who want to remove the time condition on their permission
- Residents planning to remain permanently or move towards citizenship
Requirements
- 8 years (96 months) of legal residence under the appropriate permission
- Good character with no adverse attention from An Garda Síochána
- Not having become an undue burden on the State
- Currently legally resident in Ireland when you apply
- Compliance with the conditions of previous permissions
What you can do
- Live and work in Ireland without an employment permit
- Remain without a time condition on your permission (renewed with your passport)
- Continue building the residence needed to apply for naturalisation
How to apply
- Complete the Without Conditions As To Time (Stamp 5) application form
- Submit a full colour photocopy of your passport plus supporting documents (originals no longer required)
- Applications are processed in chronological order
Official sources
For the most accurate and up-to-date information, always refer to the official government sources.
Verified against official gov.uk sources · last reviewed 2026-08-21. Information only — not legal advice.