Ireland
Residence procedure: No residence registration for EU citizens; PPS number registration instead
Official government websiteYour 7-step relocation checklist
- Step 1
EU Free Movement confirmed
As an EU citizen, you have the right to live and work in Ireland with no visa. Bring a valid passport or national ID card.
- Step 2
Find accommodation
A local address is required for most other steps (registration, bank, tax number). Check housing costs before you move.
Cost of living in Ireland - Step 3
Register your residence — No residence registration for EU citizens; PPS number registration instead
Deadline: No formal deadline; PPS number needed for work and services. This is the local residence registration procedure required under EU Directive 2004/38/EC after your first 3 months.
Official government portal - Step 4
Get your PPS Number (Personal Public Service Number)
You need a PPS Number (Personal Public Service Number) to work, get paid, or open a bank account in Ireland.
Apply for PPS Number (Personal Public Service Number) - Step 5
Register with HSE – Health Service Executive
Once resident and working, register with HSE – Health Service Executive. In the meantime your EHIC covers necessary care.
HSE – Health Service Executive portal - Step 6
Open a local bank account
Most Ireland employers pay salary into a local EUR account. Bring your ID, proof of address and PPS Number (Personal Public Service Number).
- Step 7
Calculate your expected net salary
See what you'll actually take home in Ireland after tax and social security.
Open net salary calculator
FAQ — Moving to Ireland
Information verified for 2026 from official Ireland government sources. This guide applies to EU citizens under EU Directive 2004/38/EC.