1. 🪪 Register with Immigration (GNIB/IRP Card)
- You must register within 90 days at your local Immigration Registration Office (in Dublin, it’s at Burgh Quay).
- You’ll need:
- Passport
- D visa
- CSEP (original)
- Employment letter (stating job title, start date, salary)
- Irish address proof
- €300 card payment
- They’ll issue your IRP card, which proves your legal residence.
🕐 Tip: Book your GNIB appointment online early! Slots fill up quickly, especially in Dublin.
2. 🔢 Apply for a PPS Number (Personal Public Service Number)
Needed for:
- Getting paid
- Paying tax
- Accessing public services
Apply via MyWelfare.ie or at an Intreo centre:
- Required documents:
- Passport
- CSEP
- Employment letter
- Address proof (signed tenancy, letter from landlord/employer, or utility bill)
3. 🏦 Open an Irish Bank Account
Needed for salary deposits.
Popular banks: AIB, Bank of Ireland, Permanent TSB, Revolut (online)
Required:
- Passport
- PPS number (or proof of PPS application)
- Proof of address (tenancy agreement, employer letter)
📌 Note: Some banks accept a letter from your employer confirming your Irish address if you’re still in temporary accommodation.
4. 🏠 Find Long-Term Accommodation
- Browse Daft.ie, Rent.ie, Facebook Marketplace.
- Most landlords ask for:
- 1 month deposit
- 1 month rent in advance
- References (some accept job offer as proof of reliability)
💡 Dublin is expensive! If your job allows remote work or is based outside Dublin, consider cities like Cork, Limerick, or Galway.
5. 💼 Start Work and Register with Revenue
- Ask your employer to register you as an employee with Revenue.
- You should also register at MyAccount (revenue.ie) to avoid emergency tax.
6. 🏥 Health Insurance
- As a non-EU citizen, you’re not immediately entitled to free healthcare.
- You must have private health insurance (either employer-provided or purchased yourself).
Providers include:
- VHI
- Laya Healthcare
- Irish Life Health
🚘 Driving in Ireland as a Pakistani National
- You cannot exchange your Pakistani license for an Irish one.
- You can drive on your Pakistani license for up to 12 months after arrival, but you must switch to an Irish license after that.
- Switching means:
- Passing the driver theory test
- Getting a learner permit
- Taking driving lessons
- Passing a practical driving test
🕌 Religion and Halal Lifestyle
- Dublin, Cork, and Galway have active Muslim communities, mosques, and halal grocery stores.
- Apps like Muslim Pro and Zabihah can help find halal restaurants and prayer places.