5 Easiest Countries in Europe to Get Citizenship

4. Ireland

Average Score: 3.8

3,500 applicants from 130 nations became Irish citizens in 2022. In addition to the technology sector, Ireland’s healthcare and retail sectors also draw large numbers of skilled foreign workers.

Irish residency can be obtained quickly, typically in around two months, and citizenship can be obtained after five years if all requirements are completed. An applicant does not need to fulfill any language requirements, and the country especially welcomes individuals who can provide proof of their Irish ancestry. A minimum of one million Euros must be invested for at least three years in order to qualify for citizenship by investment, and the candidate must demonstrate a net worth of two million Euros.

More than a thousand prosperous international firms are based in Ireland. AerCap Holdings, N.V. (NYSE:AER), headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, is an aircraft leasing company. The company employs more than 390 people globally. As of February 2023, it has a market cap of $15.2 billion. In addition to AerCap Holdings, N.V. (NYSE:AER), Accenture plc (NYSE:ACN), Aptiv PLC (NYSE:APTV), and Ryanair Holding plc (NASDAQ:RYAAY) are some of the most valuable Irish companies in the world.