Dublin: The Minister of Justice has hinted that the zero-stamp visa period, which allows immigrants to bring their parents or other close dependents to Ireland, may be extended.
It is a very suitable immigration permit for dependent parents to enter and leave the country and stay in Ireland without restrictions. In Ireland, residence permits are currently valid for one year. It can be renewed without complications if the owner continues to meet the criteria for which the permission was originally granted.
But efforts are being made to convert it into a visa with a validity of three to five years. The decision regarding this will be announced after the departmental review.
In 2021, Stamp 0 renewals accounted for 0.31 percent of the total renewals processed in the state. Hundreds of parents of Indian origin are benefiting from the zero visa.
Who is eligible for a zero stamp?
For retirees working abroad, a stamp-0 permit to continue is a popular option. Such people regard the visa as a “retirement visa.” They can get a zero visa if they can show that they have enough money to live in Ireland through a pension or other means. It is important to note that the holder of a stamp-0 permit is not permitted to work, establish, or run a business in Ireland. This is not permitted, and doing so is a violation of the terms and conditions of the permit to continue and may result in the cancellation of the permit and/or the barring of its renewal. Police clearance certificates and proof of private medical insurance with full coverage at private hospitals are required.
Academics visiting an Irish university or college will also receive a zero stamp.
A zero stamp can also be obtained by elderly parents or dependent relatives of Irish citizens or non-EU citizens, including Indians legally resident in Ireland. Must be able to demonstrate an independent source of income as well as complete financial self-sufficiency. A zero stamp will be granted in some cases even if the sponsors in Ireland, including their children, can prove that they can fully support them. They are not, however, permitted to rely on state benefits or publicly funded services.
Revision soon
A review of visa stamps, including zero stamps, has been started. There may be more revelations regarding these soon.
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