Practical information about Ireland and tips for those planning to move to the country.

The population of Ireland is 5.9 million, over 1 million of which lives in the city of Dublin.

UK citizens moving to Ireland do not need a visa However, after moving to Ireland, within a month, they must obtain permission to remain in Ireland by registering at the nearest Garda office.

Persons moving to Ireland and shifting their household items and personal effects within the EU are not constrained by any compliance requirements such as payment of duty, taxes etc.

What about your pets or animals moving to Ireland? The movement of dogs and cats are not restricted on account of the common zone which UK has with Ireland. Other animals moving to Ireland from the UK, the Isle of Man and the Channel Islands do not have issues relating to quarantine or passport.

EU citizens moving to Ireland do not need to take a work permit to live and work in the country. Ireland is among the fastest developing economies in the region. People moving to Ireland find the task of getting a job relatively easier than in many other countries. The number of workers moving to Ireland is about 200,000 since 2004. People find it useful to visit the FAS for registration after arrival if they are yet to get a job. 

If your are moving to Ireland and are particularly keen to take residence in the city of Dublin, you should be to prepared to pick up a higher tab as your lease rentals; accommodation are reportedly very high in Dublin.

In case your car or any vehicle is also moving to Ireland, the following requirements should be known to you.

If you are moving to Ireland for a stay exceeding 12 months, you should register the vehicle with the Revenue Commissioner and also pay the VRT (Vehicle Registration Tax), which is approximately about 25% of the cost of the vehicle.

There is however an exemption; if you are moving to Ireland permanently and if your vehicle was owned by you for over six months prior to your date of arrival in Ireland, you need not pay the VRT on condition that you would not sell it for the next 12 months; any sale within the 12 months will require your paying the VRT at the time of sale. 

Vehicle moving to Ireland require registration on the same day as the date of import. What happens when you are moving to Ireland without having made up your mind to take up permanent residence in Ireland? What you are still undecided on this even after some months after moving to Ireland? 

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With submission of various documents in support of residence abroad and of your having been the owner of the vehicle, you may get an exemption from payment of the VRT on the vehicle. The documentation needed would include financial statements from your bank,  papers to prove your address, proof of date of arrival, invoice for the purchase of your vehicle  and insurance papers both supporting the claim of ownership for over six months.