Visas An Irish goodbye: Closure of the Immigrant Investor Pathway and its remaining opportunities Scheme continues to offer eligible investors a pathway to residence and family inclusion – but the window is rapidly narrowing iStock.com/Romano Calabrese Image Samantha Arnold Senior Manager, Fragomen Tuesday 02 June 2026 In response to post-financial crisis economic uncertainty, Ireland introduced the Immigrant Investor Programme (IIP) as a means of attracting foreign direct investment (FDI) without increasing publ Get AccessContinue reading Global Mobility LawyerAlready have access? Login now Email Enter your email address. Password Enter the password that accompanies your email address. Reset your passwordLog in Need access? Find out how to enjoy unlimited accessGet access You might also like... Work Permits Ireland’s new flexible permit rules for foreign workers Work Permits Managing expired employment permits in Ireland Residency Harsher rules for family reunification, residency, and asylum in Ireland Work Permits Ireland launches seasonal permit for non-EEA workers