Moving to Ireland - an overview of the first steps

• Irish and British citizens: no permission needed. British citizens can live, work and study in Ireland under the Common Travel Area.
• EU, EEA and Swiss citizens: no permission or registration with immigration needed; you can work straight away.
• Everyone else: you need an immigration permission for your purpose (work, study, family and so on) if you stay longer than 90 days, and you may need an entry visa before travelling. Working usually requires an employment permit first.

See Residence in Ireland and Employment permits in Ireland.

• If you need one, secure your employment permit (apply at least 12 weeks before your start date) and then your entry visa.
• If your permission requires it, buy private medical insurance that ISD will accept.
• Gather documents: passport, job offer, degree certificates, birth and marriage certificates for family members, and driving licence.
• Book temporary accommodation that can give you a written confirmation of your address.
• If you have children, look at schools and childcare early; school applications for the following September open on 1 October.

1. Save the emergency numbers (112 or 999) and get a TFI Leap Card.
2. Non-EU nationals: book your first immigration registration appointment at Burgh Quay through your ISD account; you must register within 90 days of arrival.
3. Apply for a PPS number on MyWelfare and attend the appointment.
4. Open a bank account and give your IBAN to your employer.
5. Register for Revenue's myAccount and add your job before your first payday to avoid emergency tax.
6. Find a GP and, if you want private health insurance, decide within nine months of becoming resident.
7. Look for a long-term home; check the RTB register and never pay before viewing.

See Your first 30 days in Dublin for a checklist.

• Claim Child Benefit and arrange school or childcare places.
• Make sure you have your written terms of employment.
• Claim the Rent Tax Credit if you rent privately.
• Exchange your driving licence if it is from the EU, EEA or a recognised state; if not, plan for the Irish licensing process.
• Non-EU nationals: renew your permission online up to 12 weeks before your IRP card expires, and check when you can move to Stamp 4.

• Citizens Information: official information on rights and public services, by phone on 0818 07 4000 or at local centres.
• Immigration Service Delivery for visas and immigration permissions; DETE for employment permits; Revenue for tax; the Department of Social Protection for PPS numbers and social welfare.
• Threshold for renters, the Workplace Relations Commission for employment rights, and migrant support organisations such as the Migrant Rights Centre Ireland, the Immigrant Council of Ireland and Crosscare Migrant Project.