Before traveling to the Republic of Ireland, please check whether you need a visa and what type. Check our page on entry conditions/visas to find out more about the details related to temporary and permanent stay in Ireland.

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Please visit the ISD website for details on the registration process for those registering for the first time, renewing their permission to remain, or changing their immigration status (e.g., from Student Permission Stamp 2 to Employee/Hosting Agreement Holder Permission Stamp 1).

Additional Information Answers to frequently asked questions about registration can be found here. 

If there any further queries about the processes, please contact immigrationsupport@justice.ie.

With effect from 04 November 2024, online renewals of permissions from all applicants nationwide are submitted using the ISD online renewal portal. Applicants will not need to attend the Burgh Quay Registration Office in person to renew an immigration permission, unless it is deemed necessary.

Please check the immigration website for more information on renewals

If you are a non-EEA national with a job offer in research (in academia or industry) in Ireland, you may qualify for the Hosting Agreement Scheme. This is a fast-track immigration route for  employed researchers in Ireland, managed through the EURAXESS Ireland Office.

• The Hosting Agreement allows eligible research-performing organisations to host non-EEA researchers without requiring a standard employment permit. It simplifies the visa and residency process for qualified researchers coming to Ireland to carry out research.
• 👉 Find out more about the Fast Track Work Permit for Non-EU R&D (Hosting Agreement) 

If you’re not eligible for a Hosting Agreement, you may still qualify for a work permit managed by the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment (DETE).

👉 Check the eligibility criteriahere

Social Security Number - PPS number

Your Personal Public Service (PPS)  number is a unique reference number that helps you to access social welfare benefits and information from public service agencies in Ireland, such as the Department of Social and Family Affairs, the Revenue Commissioners and the Health Service Executive.

All employees in Ireland have a PPS number for tax purposes. Therefore, if you intend working in Ireland, you must apply for a PPS number. 

You will need to take the following documentation along with you when you make your application:

• Passport
• Garda Registration Card
• Proof of Address (gas/electricity bill in your name or bank statement)
• Letter of reference from your academic establishment or from your employee  (contact your HR for help)

Social Security Entitlements

If you are thinking of coming to Ireland to live, work, or study it is important to be aware of your social security entitlements. There may be some significant differences between the system in Ireland and your home country so it will be worthwhile familiarising yourself with the system in advance. Information Services are available if you have any questions about entitlements.

Non-EEA students

 Non-EEA students are not entitled to social welfare payments. One of the conditions of their residence permission is that they have enough money to support themselves and live in Ireland without claiming State benefits. 

Learn more about health insurance and medical care in Ireland for EU and non EU citizens.

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Learn more about the research agencies, research centres and funding opportunities. These will highlight the opportunities for researchers at all stages to carry out research in Ireland.

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Learn about the career development services, information and tools which are available to support and advise researchers.

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