Living in Ireland - Detailed guidance. Entry and residence procedures A common travel area is in existence between Ireland and the United Kingdom (including the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man).
There is no formal agreement between Ireland and the UK regarding the common travel area and it is not provided for in legislation. The common travel area means that there are no passport controls in operation for Irish and British Citizens travelling between the two countries. Since 1997, some controls are in effect on arrivals in Ireland from the UK but this does not mean that you are required to carry your British passport with you when you travel between the countries. When you arrive in Ireland, you may be asked for valid official photo-identification which shows your nationality.
The majority of airlines travelling between the two countries require a passport as proof of identification. Social and cultural life Ireland is a dynamic, lively, modern country, with a young population. Moving to Ireland , Living in Ireland - Jobs, Removals, Shopping , Mortgages, Broadband, Insurance. Moving to a new home. Redirecting post and notifying others of change of address An Post offers a redirection service, which will ensure that all your post is forwarded to your new address.
You will need to fill out a form giving your old address and your new address and pay the appropriate fee (see 'How to Apply' below). An Post will then redirect all your post to your new address from an agreed date. This service is available for periods of 3, 6 and 12 months. Even if you use this service, don't forget to notify other people or companies who write to you regularly of your new address. Transferring utilities - gas, electricity and waste collection Utility accounts in your old home (such as electricity, gas and waste collection) will need to be either closed or transferred into the name of the new owners.
If you are moving into a home that has been previously occupied, ask the previous owners to transfer the utility accounts into your name. Telephone Television licence Cable/digital television Electoral register. Healthcare in Ireland - Healthcare abroad. Doctors Contact any doctor who is contracted to the Primary Care Reimbursement Service (PCRS) scheme.
Treatment is provided free of charge by PCRS doctors. You can get details of PCRS doctors from your local Health Service Executive (HSE) office. If you are not sure if your doctor is contracted to the PCRS, make clear you want to be treated under the public health system. Out-of-hours services are provided by GP cooperatives in conjunction with the HSE. Western Area- West Doc: 1850 365000 Mid Western Area - Shannon Doc: 1850 212999 Southern Area - South Doc GP Co-op: 1850 335999 South Eastern Area (including Wicklow) - Care Doc: 1850 334999. Ex-patriate Financial Guide to Ireland. Taxation in the Republic of Ireland. Total tax revenue as a percentage of GDP for Ireland compared to other first world nations.
In Ireland there is an income tax, a VAT, and various other taxes. Employees pay pay-as-you-earn (PAYE) taxes based on their income, less certain allowances. The taxation of earnings is progressive, with little or no income tax paid by low earners and a high rate applied to top earners. However a large proportion of central government tax revenue is also derived from value added tax (VAT), excise duties and other taxes on consumption. The standard rate of corporation tax is among the lowest in the world at 12.5%. The Irish tax system is primarily in place to pay for current expenditure programs, such as universal free education, taxpayer funded healthcare, social welfare payments such as old age pensions and unemployment benefit and public capital expenditure, such as the National Development Plan and to pay for the Public Service.
Taxes on income[edit] Income tax[edit] Tax year[edit] Class A[edit] Motor tax in Ireland. Information It is a legal requirement in Ireland to have motor tax if you want to drive your vehicle in a public place.
Motor tax is a charge imposed by the Government on some motor vehicles. Motor tax is collected by local authorities. The amount of motor tax you pay for a vehicle registered before July 2008 is proportionate to the size of your vehicle's engine - in other words, the more powerful your vehicle, the higher the cost of your motor tax. For new cars registered since July 2008, motor tax charges are determined on the basis of CO2 emission bands with lower emissions resulting in lower charges.
New cars registered between January 2008 and June 2008 had their motor tax charged on the basis of engine size initially. Moving to Ireland and your social security entitlements. Information If you are thinking of coming to Ireland to live, work, study or retire, it is important for you to be aware of the social security system in Ireland.
There may be some significant differences between the system in Ireland and your home country so it will be worthwhile to familiarise yourself with the system in advance. EU Regulations and Bilateral Social Security Agreements If you have come from a country covered by EU Regulations or Bilateral Social Security Agreements, your pension rights from the other country are protected when you move to Ireland.
Moving to Ireland. Overview of Irish Life, the Economy, the Land and Immigration Issues.