I have arrived in Ireland – what do I need to arrange?
18 tasks in suggested order
1. Confirm your entry, residence and work permission before the next step
Official source: irishimmigration.ie
2. Confirm your entry, residence and work permission before the next step
Official source: irishimmigration.ie
3. If required, register your immigration permission within 90 days of arrival
If applicable: If you are from outside the EU/EEA, UK or Switzerland and intend to stay for more than 90 days.
If you are from outside the EU, EEA, UK or Switzerland and will stay in Ireland for more than 90 days, you must register the permission that allows you to remain. After registration you receive an Irish Residence Permit (IRP) card showing the conditions of your stay.
Within 90 days of arriving in Ireland. If you cannot obtain an appointment within the 90-day period, ISD says your permission will not be cancelled while you are waiting to register.
Immigration Service Delivery (ISD) first-time Registration Office, 13–14 Burgh Quay, Dublin 2, D02 XK70. Book the appointment through the ISD Customer Service account after arrival.
Your passport and the documents required for your specific permission/stamp, proof of address, and any applicable registration fee.
Appointment booking itself is free. A registration fee of up to €300 may apply depending on the permission. Required documents differ by stamp category, so use the ISD document list for your route.
Official source: Immigration Service Delivery
4. Apply for or check your personal tax or social-security number
Official source: gov.ie
5. Arrange health cover and access to healthcare
Official source: www2.hse.ie
6. Set up employment, social insurance and tax correctly
Official source: gov.ie
7. Check admission, immigration conditions and study funding
Official source: irishimmigration.ie
8. Check family permission, school, childcare and family benefits
Official source: irishimmigration.ie
9. Test the idea, make a business plan and choose the right legal structure
Official source: www.localenterprise.ie
10. Register the business name, partnership or company where required
Official source: cro.ie
11. Register for the correct taxes and set up ROS and record keeping
Official source: www.revenue.ie
12. Check VAT, payroll and employer registrations that apply
Official source: www.revenue.ie
13. Check licences, planning permission and local-authority rules for the activity and premises
Official source: www.gov.ie
14. Arrange banking, invoices, data protection and suitable insurance
Official source: www.dataprotection.ie
15. Complete employment, workplace safety and pension duties before hiring
Official source: www.workplacerelations.ie
16. Exchange an EU/EEA driving licence
If applicable: If the licence is from the EU/EEA.
Foreign licence exchange rules depend on the issuing country; EU/EEA licences and recognised-state licences have specific NDLS procedures.
EU/EEA licence holders can generally drive while licence remains valid; exchange timing and eligibility depend on issuing country/status.
National Driver Licence Service (NDLS).
Current foreign licence, identity/PPSN/address/residence evidence and medical/eyesight documents if the NDLS route requires them.
Recognised-state and non-recognised-state licences follow different rules. Check the issuing country before applying.
Official source: National Driver Licence Service
17. Exchange a recognised-state licence
If applicable: If the licence is from a recognised exchange state.
Foreign licence exchange rules depend on the issuing country; EU/EEA licences and recognised-state licences have specific NDLS procedures.
EU/EEA licence holders can generally drive while licence remains valid; exchange timing and eligibility depend on issuing country/status.
National Driver Licence Service (NDLS).
Current foreign licence, identity/PPSN/address/residence evidence and medical/eyesight documents if the NDLS route requires them.
Recognised-state and non-recognised-state licences follow different rules. Check the issuing country before applying.
Official source: National Driver Licence Service
18. Foreign licence cannot be exchanged: next steps
If applicable: If the licence cannot be exchanged directly.
Foreign licence exchange rules depend on the issuing country; EU/EEA licences and recognised-state licences have specific NDLS procedures.
EU/EEA licence holders can generally drive while licence remains valid; exchange timing and eligibility depend on issuing country/status.
National Driver Licence Service (NDLS).
Current foreign licence, identity/PPSN/address/residence evidence and medical/eyesight documents if the NDLS route requires them.
Recognised-state and non-recognised-state licences follow different rules. Check the issuing country before applying.
Official source: National Driver Licence Service
