Do I still need a stamped rental agreement for the yellow slip in 2026?
Short answer
Stamp duty was abolished from 1 January 2026, so a lease signed from then cannot be stamped in the old way. But the Migration Department's published checklists still ask for a stamped lease, so check what it accepts before your appointment.
The MEU1 checklist asks for a title deed, or a lease 'duly stamped by the Superintendent of Stamping' with a utility bill; the Digital Nomad list asks for stamping above €5,000. We confirm the department's current practice for a lease signed from 2026 before the file goes in.
A lease signed by at least one party by 31 December 2025 still falls under the old rules and should have been stamped.
Sources
Information, not advice. This answer describes the published position as it stands on 12 October 2026. Requirements, fees and processing times set by the authorities change from time to time; the current position is confirmed before any work starts.
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