Do you need to be an Irish Citizen to buy property in Ireland?

You don’t need to be an Irish citizen to buy property in Ireland, There are no limits on property purchases based on residency. If you are an Irish citizen, an EU/EEA citizen, a non-EEA national, or even a non-resident of Ireland, you can buy property here.

Before a property can be registered in your name you are required to have an Irish PPS number from the tax authorities in Ireland. This process can take a few months – so you need to do that before trying to buy a property. Full details are available on the gov.ie website

Having property in Ireland, however, does not imply that you have the right to live here. Your eligibility to live in Ireland is determined by your individual circumstances and is unrelated to property ownership.

Click here to find how to become an Irish Citizen