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An open programme run by Immigration Service Delivery for non-EEA nationals with an innovative, high-potential start-up and access to at least the required minimum funding. Successful applicants and their immediate family receive residence permission (initially two years, then renewable), with eligibility for long-term residence after five years.
Non-EEA entrepreneurs with an innovative, internationally focused high-potential start-up.
Our licensed advisors assess your eligibility, build a strategy to strengthen your application, and manage the process end to end, so you submit a complete, competitive application with confidence.
STEP targets innovative, high-growth ventures in the innovation economy; retail, personal services, catering and similar businesses are not eligible.
Successful applicants and their immediate family are granted residence for 2 years initially, which can then be renewed for a further 3 years.
You need an innovative business idea backed by minimum funding of EUR 50,000 to qualify for STEP.
No. You must work full time on the business you set up and you are not permitted to be employed in any other capacity.
Yes. Your spouse, civil partner or partner and dependent children under 18 can be granted residence with you, and children aged 18 to 24 may be considered in certain cases.
STEP is an open programme run by Immigration Service Delivery for non-EEA nationals with an innovative, high-potential start-up and access to at least the required minimum funding. Successful applicants and immediate family get residence permission, with long-term residence possible after five years.
You must establish and run the business as proposed, work on it full time, not become a burden on the State, and not be convicted of any criminal offence in any jurisdiction.
