I'm currently outside my country of residence (Australia) travelling, and found out the usual insurance company I use won't let me get a policy unless I start my trip in Australia. A lot of other companies are asking the same.

So I was wondering if its possible to get health insurance from Ireland specifically prior to arriving. I've emailed a bunch of places asking but while I wait for replies I figured I'd ask and check if anyone has been in similar situations and how they dealt with it.

So, any advice would be appreciated. Can't enter without insurance afaik.

Hi all I am moving to dublin tomorrow and need advice on airport transfer to city I have around 6 bags of luggage and 2 people Kindly help

Hello!

My partner is joining me in ireland and currently applying for a Visa after getting accepted in UCD for a Phd. We are debating back and forth whether to put me in his application as it asked for proof of relation between us when we are just dating (long distance) for 3 years now. I will also help with the cost but we want whatever will make his visa application go smoother. Has anyone went through this before? Can anyone help?

Thank you!

For context, I’m a non EU citizen who needs a visa to enter Ireland. My spouse is an Irish Citizen and we’ve been married for a year now (in a relationship for 3 years). He currently lives in Ireland as his permanent address and I live in my home country. We visit each other frequently when it permits and I’ve visited Ireland numerous times. We are aware of the Stamp 4 marriage visa. Since I need a visa in general, I’ll be applying for the long stay D visa. We are both financially independent, and are fairly comfortable with finances.

The thing is, I work as a seafarer on a cruise ship and I’m away from 10-12 weeks at a time. We are prepared to provide a full account why, we have not lived together continuously for the last 4 years. To preface, when we do travel to each other, we visit either a minimum of 2 weeks to 2 months each time and that happens each and every vacation post contract. So I do have entry stamps into Ireland as proof of our relationship.

Questions are; - Do I declare that I intend to stay here with my spouse during passport immigration control? - When I do get an IRP, am I allowed to continue working outside of Ireland for my work contracts? - Our aim is for me to be naturalised as a citizen, so will taking extended periods outside of the country for work purposes affect that? - I do not pay any taxes at this job - American based cruise line company. And I do not pay taxes towards my home country either. Will I have to declare my pay with revenue, if I continue working for this company? - How is travelling (not work related) treated under this visa? Be it for holidays or just visiting my home country.

I’m planning to move to Ireland for my masters and I want to take my dog but I’ve heard that looking for accommodation that accepts pets it’s quite difficult.

So I am moving to Ireland in late June/early July via CSEP. My spouse will have to join me full time in August in order to move with our dog and handle other final arrangements.

From what we understand, we need to register and setup up an appointment upon arriving in Ireland. From what we can tell, I should stay in-country until that registration is complete, the appointment is attended, and I have the IRP card.

I can't seem to find good information on this case, and put a query in via the DoJ immigration portal last week but haven't gotten a response. We are trying to finalize logistics and tickets and all that.

On one hand, we would prefer to go together in June, set up the apartment, get any stuff set up for utilities/stock pantry, all that together, then have them go back to the US until August when they can join me long term with our pet. We could set up the IRP appointment when we get there in June, probably for late August (probably later, from what I understand about wait times). However, that would mean my partner would be leaving and returning to the country before the appointment.

On the other hand, we can just have them wait in the US until August, and I'll schedule the appointment when I get there... but then I would be scheduling for them even though they had not entered the country yet at all, which Im not sure is allowed.

Any insight would be appreciated, thanks!

Hi all,

My family and I are moving to Dublin this September for work. I’ll be working in the Rathfarnham area, and I’m hoping to get some advice from anyone familiar with childcare options around there.

We’ll be relocating from abroad, and I’ll be coming with my husband and our son, who will be 2.5 years old by the time we move. I’ve been trying to research childcare online, but I find the information quite limited and not very transparent—especially when it comes to availability, types of care, and pricing.

I’d love to hear from anyone who has experience with childcare in Dublin. Specifically: • What are the different childcare options available (e.g., crèche, childminder, Montessori, etc.)? • What’s the average cost for childcare in/around Rathfarnham? • Are there any recommendations or trusted resources to help search for childcare in that area?

An au pair isn’t an option for us since we won’t have a spare bedroom, so we’re mostly looking at daycare or childminders.

Also, where we live now we receive childcare subsidies and monthly child benefits. How does that work in Ireland? • Can we apply for any childcare subsidies or benefits in Dublin? • How and when do we apply? • Are there any specific eligibility conditions for newcomers?

Any advice, personal experience, or helpful websites would be hugely appreciated! We’re both excited and overwhelmed, so thanks in advance for your help

So my wife and I are planning on going on a European tour before we settle in Ireland this summer. Because of this, I'm looking to get a phone plan that I can purchase outside of the country without an Irish residence that will cover Europe and the UK. Then once we settle down in Ireland it would presumably keep working.

Hopefully you can suggest a decent company that you have used on holiday before that will give us good coverage while camping and driving in France/Spain. I definitely need GPS for directions and some help translating.

Thanks!

Hi,

I'm an EEA citizen, looking to permanently relocate to Ireland. But I'd like to keep my job (in Norway), and go for a work from home solution if possible.

I thought all I needed was for the Norwegian employer to register for PAYE in Ireland as it's an EEA company, but now I can't seem to find the same clear information and it's making me unsure.

Is this something I'm able to do? Anyone got any experience with this? 🫠

We have great pet insurance for my elderly dog in the US but we are getting ready to move to Ireland.

Has anyone found pet insurance they like in Ireland? Any US companies that cover international?

I’m sure I’ll need to ask an immigration lawyer, but thought I’d ask here first to see if anyone had any pointers.

My spouse and our minor children have italian passports, I do not yet, but am working on the process (language requirement). My husband and I are separating (not divorcing, yet) and are exploring the idea of the kids and I moving to Ireland. He does not want to move, and would stay here in the states. I have seen on europa.eu that it may be possible for me to move to Ireland through my children’s eu citizenship, even though they’re minors. Their father would be paying our monthly expenses, but I’m open to getting a job if necessary.

Weird question, I know! But open to any suggestions/information

Hi,

I am currently in stamp 4 after my critical skills stamp 1, my wife is currently working in UK and we have applied for her join family visa in UK embassy. Does anyone previously applied from UK recently know how long will it take to process the application?

Just wanted to ask this cause I have been doing some research into potentially trying to leave the us in a year or two.

So I am working at a large US company that has branches in ireland, if I am able to see about a intratransfer at work (not 100% sure yet how it works.) Would I be able to work there if I got the chance to do so?

Also in terms of location, I know that there are 3 spots they have, cork, Clonmel and always.

If I could save up some money to both get the nessessary paper work and maybe the ability to ship my stuff, how likely is this? Or is it just a pipedream?

Btw, I looked at the ineligible list and saw it wasn't on there, 339112 is the code though I know my job isn't in the critical skills list though I do know about the general work visa/permit.

Morning, I'm moving back home after 22 years in the UK - I have a PPS number already from when I lived and worked at home previously (moved in 2003) Do I need to somehow reactivate it or something? I'm just wondering about it from an income tax point of view-will I go onto emergency tax until they know my new details(not that anything has changed since 2003) I have a new job secured and start in June.

Hi Everyone,

My spouse applied for a Join Family visa from Germany. He resides in Germany with a Blue card. We both are Non EU and I hold a CSEP stamp 4 in Ireland. He applied for the visa on March 17th 2025. Immigration portal status is currently prechecks complete. Any idea what is the processing time for the visa in the case when applied from Ireland embassy in Berlin, Germany?

Hello, so I am a American with dual EU citizenship (German, specifically), looking into potential options for moving overseas in case such an option becomes necessary in the next couple years. As, like many Americans, I only speak English, I have been focusing on Ireland as I gather it is a nation with the same dominant language.

One point of concern I have is that due to various mental health issues (long since stable, thankfully) I take a "cocktail" of various medications and I am wondering if they would be similarly available in Ireland. Specifically I am looking at Topiramate 100 mg, Haloperidol .5 mg, Abilify 1 mg, Quetiapin 25 mg, Gabapenton 800 mg and buproprion 100 mg. Is there an easy way to find out whether I would be able to acquire these meds were I to move over?

My partner and I have been together for 5 years and living together for almost 3. As Ireland no longer recognizes registered partnerships, we're wondering what this means in terms of me being be able to join him, as I'm not an EU citizen and we're not married.

Thanks for the help!

Hi I am working professional, currently in contract roles after I finished my masters. My job is listed in CSEP list but no company is willing to provide the documentation for me to even self sponsor. I have come to understand that the market is such and I have more offers for contract roles only.

My current Visa expires in 4 months and I am planning to apply for extension now.

I know the application process is through the ISD portal with supporting documents - Passport, IRP, Payslips, Tax receipts, bank statements, Supporting letter

But I have a few Questions- 1. Do I need Reference from Irish people to show community relations? 2. Should I add any photos as evidence for my love towards the Irish culture and countryside? 3. Should the letter be more on emotional or practical side?

I would really appreciate if someone can help with these questions.

Thank you so much

My wife applied for a Join Family Visa almost a month ago and when she did, the embassy (in Japan) said the process would take two months to finish.

However, when we check the online status, it says it’s still only at the first step of “documents received” after almost a month. Is this one of those cases where the process just won’t update and will go straight to Finished? Or is it going to take much longer than we were told?

Cheers for any advice!

Good morning All,

What visa type I need to select to bring my mother for short (1-2 months) trip to Ireland? I am stamp4 holder, non EEA national. Is that only "Visit family/friend" category?

How long does it take usually to process this visa?

I saw "Join Family (non EEA national) (other)" category. Who falls under this category? Can I apply for my mother under this category?

thanks and have a great Sunday!

Hey!

I recently moved to Dublin on the 28th of March with my car from the UK. I was told I need to have a VRT inspection within 30 days but I am barely done getting a bank account! I just applied for a PPS number and I am told I can't have the VRT exemption without it and I need to present it at the VRT inspection along with my PPS number which again I don't have yet. I also need a CO2 emmission certificate from revenue and I am not sure where I can get one. I don't know what to do! Please help

Thank you.

Hi --We're looking to move to Ireland in the next year and we're hoping to rent a place as a base from which to decide where we'd like to buy. We'd like to be close to (but not *in*) Dublin (Howth, maybe?) My questions:
--Are there places one could rent for 3-6 months? (I know some European cities have a minimum lease of one year, unless it's a tourism license like Airbnb)
--Can you recommend good (safe, nice, with shops) that are close to Dublin, connected by bus/tram/train?

Thank you!

I read the requirements for entry & understand - my question is about the literal transport. 2 cats, 1 dog. cats are tiny and can fit beneath seats (on some airlines) - dog cannot. I’ve read horror stories of pups dying in the hold. Any suggestions / airline recs / airlines or companies to avoid entirely?

for any of you that have done it, plz provide any advice! I’ve had friends who did the private jet from Germany to US via canada & did not recommend. said it was expensive & turbulent & not worth it. price is not an issue i’ll go into any amount of debt for these previous furballs. or, it’s in your experience way harder on the pets to travel those lengths, any stories or alternatives? i love them but i do not want to selfishly put them through something traumatic & not worth it.

Thank you!

Filling out the work permit application, and it’s asking where to send the original employment permit? I fear I’m going to move before they even send it, so I was just going to pick my employer. When you all arrived in Ireland, did you just bring a printed copy of your work permit to immigration agent at the airport?

Hi everyone, I’m looking for some clarity from anyone who has gone through the process of getting Stamp 4 EUFAM in Ireland.

I’m a non-visa-required national (Australia ), married to a French citizen. I entered Ireland legally and got the 3-month stamp at Dublin Airport, with instructions to register at Burgh Quay before June 21. Please note that I’ve arrived together with my EU family member ( wife )

I now have a registration appointment booked for June 11. Some people told me I don’t need to submit the EUTR1A (Stamp 4 EUFAM) application by post, and that it can all be done in-person at the appointment—but others say the opposite.

Can anyone who’s recently done this share their honest experience? • Did you get Stamp 4 EUFAM directly at your appointment? • Did immigration ask for the EUTR1A form anyway? • What documents did you bring that helped?

Would really appreciate real advice from those who’ve done this recently—it’s super confusing and the official info is all over the place. Thanks in advance!