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Dublin, Ireland

Dublin is a European tech and corporate hub with strong international presence and excellent connectivity. The location is stable but expensive with tight housing.

Region: Europe WestClimate Zone: oceanicUpdated: 2026-01-12Data Version: 2026-01Confidence: medium
residency-friendlyremote-readyhealthcare-strong

Entry Rule

90/180 Tage

Residency Path

90/180 Tage

Top Personal Tax

30

Data Version

2026-01

Advantages

  • Strong tech and corporate cluster
  • English as working language
  • Good US/EU connectivity
  • Stable institutions
  • Active startup sector

Disadvantages

  • High living costs
  • Housing market very tight
  • Weather often wet
  • High work and compliance requirements

Ideal For

  • Tech and SaaS teams
  • EU/US bridge setups
  • Entrepreneurs with corporate access

Not Ideal For

  • Cost-value optimization
  • Lifestyle-first setups
  • Minimal administrative effort

Field Intelligence

  • Housing: Docklands and Ballsbridge are expensive. Rathmines is more moderate.
  • Banking: Banking is regulated; plan KYC time.
  • Bureaucracy: Tech meetups and VC events run regularly.
  • Work: Tech meetups and VC events run regularly.
  • Expat friction: Tech meetups and VC events run regularly.

Climate

City Native
MetricValueProvenance
Best MonthsMay, Jun, JulOfficial
Climate Comfort Score (1-5)2/5Official
Climate TypeoceanicOfficial
Rainy MonthsOct, Nov, Dec, JanOfficial
Temp Summer Avg C20°COfficial
Temp Winter Avg C5°COfficial

Residency Access

Country Native
MetricValueProvenance
Entry Duration90/180 TageProxy
Residency Access Score (1-5)3/5Proxy
Visa Option Count3Official
Sources:
IATA Timatic (Dataset)Official Immigration Authorities (Documentation)

Residency Path

Country Native
MetricValueProvenance
Permanent Residence AvailableNoOfficial
Residency Path Score (1-5)2/5Official
Temporary Residence90/180 TageOfficial
Sources:
Official Immigration Authorities (Documentation)

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lastUpdated: 2026-01-12, dataVersion: 2026-01.

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