Non-EEA National: What stamp would I get?

[slainte84]

Hello,

I am an American citizen seeking to move to Ireland within the next 12-24 months. I have sufficient funds to be able to support myself without assistance, and I plan to stay for longer than 3 months.

I will not need to seek employment in Ireland because I am a writer and I have a network of clients from whom I receive work and submit it back to them via the Internet. Therefore, the nature of my work allows me to work from anywhere. I wish to retain my American citizenship, but am especially interested in moving to Ireland for the purpose of attending a church in Dundalk and enrolling in their Bible school, as well as participating in community outreach. Basically, I would like to become involved in this church and receive their teachings, and support myself through my writing efforts.

Could you tell me which type of stamp I am likely to receive? From the research that I have done so far, it seems like I would get a Stamp 3, since I will not need to seek employment in Ireland.

Thanks for any help you can provide!

Sarah

[agniukas]

i would also say stamp 3. but you would have to prove that you can support yourself without employment in ireland

[slainte84]

To clarify, all of my current clients are based in America, so in effect, I would like to continue to fulfill their needs, while living abroad in Ireland. I would have no need to pursue work in Ireland.

[slainte84]

Thanks, I appreciate your response. I will certainly make sure that I have the necessary documentation from my bank before entering Ireland.

[agniukas]

make sure to tell your intentions to the immigration officer at the airport. otherwise your passport may be stamp with a visit stamp, and the 3 months limit would not be extended then.

[victor8600]

In your case, if you can support yourself with your writing, you probably should apply for Business Permission:

Writers, Artists and Crafts persons – while not subject to the capital or employment requirements must demonstrate clearly that they are well known/internationally renowned in their chosen field and are in a position to fully support themselves from income from their chosen craft without recourse to alternative employment and/or social assistance.