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Pre-move in Ireland

Passports, visas, what to sell, what to bring, and how to move your money before you land.

8 guides Β· about 12 minutes in total Β· Section for Before you move

The guides below are in the order the app walks you through them β€” each one unblocks the next. The opening of every guide is free to read here; the full text is in the app.

  1. 1

    Getting a passport

    Start with gathering your documents: Prepare all the required documents, such as your passport, birth certificate, educational qualifications, and any…

    1 min read

  2. 2

    Obtain your visa

    If you are travelling to Ireland and you are not a citizen of the UK, Switzerland, or a country in the European Economic Area (the EU plus Norway…

    3 min read

  3. 3

    Sell the items you own

    Making a few more euros just before moving to Ireland could be a logical action. Here is why:

    2 min read

  4. 4

    Arrange your temporary accommodation

    When relocating to Ireland and looking for temporary accommodation until to find a permanent flat, there are a few options to consider:

    1 min read

  5. 5

    Cancel services and subscriptions

    When a person moves to another country, there are several common subscriptions and automatic payments that they might need to cancel or adjust:

    1 min read

  6. 6

    Obtain necessary documentation to present on arrival in Ireland

    When a person arrives in Ireland, they will need to present certain documents to border control to enter the country. Here are some of the common…

    1 min read

  7. 7

    Protect your credit score

    As a US citizen moving abroad for work, there are a few steps you can take to protect your credit score:

    1 min read Β· For US citizens

  8. 8

    Bringing money to Ireland

    Bringing money to a new country can be a daunting task, but it's essential for establishing your life in your new home. As an immigrant coming to…

    2 min read

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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 β€” from the visa to the bins.

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