# Obtain necessary documentation to present on arrival in Ireland | Pre-move | Moving to 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… Source: https://www.movingtoireland.co/guides/pre-move/obtain-necessary-documentations-to-show-in-border/ Pre-move · Step 6 of 8 # Obtain necessary documentation to present on arrival in Ireland 1 min read · Updated 13 September 2026 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 documents that may be required: **Passport:** A valid passport is required for all non-EU citizens travelling to Ireland. Make sure that your passport is valid for at least six months after your intended date of departure from the country. **Visa:** Depending on the person's nationality and the length of their stay, a visa may be required. It's recommended that you check with the Irish embassy or consulate in your home country to determine if a visa is needed. **Accommodation details:** It's advisable to have details of where you will be staying in Ireland, this could be a hotel booking confirmation or a letter from a host if you will be staying with someone. **Financial means:** It's advisable to have enough funds to cover your expenses while in Ireland, either in cash or in a credit card. **Travel insurance:** It's recommended to have valid travel insurance that covers the duration of your stay in Ireland. **Work permit or proof of employment:** If you are moving to Ireland for work, it's recommended to have a valid work permit or proof of employment. It's important to note that these documents may vary depending on the person's circumstances, and it is always advisable to check with the Irish embassy or consulate in your home country for the most up-to-date information on entry requirements. ![](https://www.movingtoireland.co/apple-touch-icon.png) You have read 27% of this guide ## Keep reading in the Moving to Ireland app The rest of **Obtain necessary documentation to present on arrival in Ireland** — about 1 minute more — is in the app, free to download, alongside 98 other guides and a checklist built around your own move. [Download free on the App Store](https://apps.apple.com/app/moving-to-ireland/id6446055261) iPhone and iPad · no account needed ## More on pre-move [All 8 guides in this section](https://www.movingtoireland.co/guides/pre-move/) - ### [Getting a passport](https://www.movingtoireland.co/guides/pre-move/premove/) Start with gathering your documents: Prepare all the required documents, such as your passport, birth certificate, educational qualifications, and any… 1 min read - ### [Obtain your visa](https://www.movingtoireland.co/guides/pre-move/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 - ### [Sell the items you own](https://www.movingtoireland.co/guides/pre-move/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 - ### [Arrange your temporary accommodation](https://www.movingtoireland.co/guides/pre-move/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 Keep going ## Get the full pre-move roadmap in the app 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 [![Download Moving to Ireland on the App Store](https://www.movingtoireland.co/images/app-store-badge.svg)](https://apps.apple.com/app/moving-to-ireland/id6446055261) ★★★★★ 4.9 on the App Store [![Expats who settled in Ireland, two five-star App Store reviews, and the Moving to Ireland app showing its relocation checklist](https://www.movingtoireland.co/images/app-social-proof.webp)](https://apps.apple.com/app/moving-to-ireland/id6446055261)