Your Ireland Journey

1. STEP 1You are here

   Explore & decide

   Find out if Ireland suits you and which visa or permission you need.

   6–12 months before moving · 0/4 done

   • Check if you need a visa

     EU/EEA, UK and Swiss citizens don't. Everyone else checks the right visa type.

     Guide →

   • Look at jobs or courses

     Find an employer with a work permit offer, or a course on the approved list.

     Guide →

   • Estimate your living costs

     Rent is the biggest cost, especially in Dublin.

     Guide →

   • Learn about daily life

     Weather, culture, transport and where people live.

     Guide →

   Full guide for this stage
2. STEP 2

   Get ready to move

   Sort out your visa, money, insurance and a place to stay for the first weeks.

   1–6 months before moving · 0/4 done

3. STEP 3

   Arrive in Ireland

   Your first two weeks: register, get a PPS number and a bank account.

   First 2 weeks · 0/4 done

4. STEP 4

   Settle in

   Find a long-term home, a GP and set up your household.

   First 1–3 months · 0/4 done

5. STEP 5

   Work or study

   Start your job or course and know your rights.

   Ongoing · 0/4 done

6. STEP 6

   Build your life

   Plan for the long term: home, pension and family.

   1–5 years · 0/4 done

7. STEP 7

   Become a citizen

   After enough years living here legally, apply to become Irish.

   After 5 years (3 if married to an Irish citizen) · 0/4 done

General guidance only. Always check irishimmigration.ie, gov.ie and citizensinformation.ie for your situation.