Paperwork in Ireland
PPS number, residence permit, bank account and proof of address, in the order they unblock each other.
7 guides · about 22 minutes in total
The guides below are in the order the app walks you through them — each one unblocks the next. The opening of every guide is free to read here; the full text is in the app.
- 1
Your top priority: Apply for PPS number
PPS (Personal Public Service) Number is an important document for anyone who moves to Ireland, as it serves as a unique identifier for accessing public…
3 min read
- 2
Obtain Irish Residence Permit (IRP) card
The Irish Residence Permit (IRP), formerly known as GNIB card, is a document that proves a non-European Union (EU) national's right to live and work in…
3 min read · For Non-EU citizens
- 3
Open bank account
If you're moving to Ireland and want to open a bank account, there are several steps you can follow:
3 min read
- 4
The Foreign Earned Income Exclusion for US expats
As you are a US citizen, you must file both your US taxes and your Republic of Ireland taxes, but may claim the Foreign Earned Income exclusion.
5 min read · For US citizens
- 5
FBAR Obligation for US Expats: What You Need to Know
As a US citizen or green card holder living abroad, you have an obligation to report your foreign financial accounts to the U.S. government. The Foreign…
3 min read · For US citizens
- 6
Proof of address
Moving to a new country can come with many challenges, including the process of proving your residence. One of the biggest hurdles faced by those…
1 min read
- 7
How long does a PPS number take?
Your Personal Public Service (PPS) number is the key that opens almost every other door in Ireland: payroll, Revenue, the public health system, a bank…
4 min read
Other sections
Beyond the guides
Plan the whole move from your phone
Moving to Ireland turns 99 guides into a personal checklist. Tell it your passport, whether you have moved yet, and who is coming with you, and it lays out every step in order — from the visa to the bins.
- Step-by-step checklist
- Tailored to your passport
- Pre-move & post-move
- Family & pet sections
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