Moving to Ireland: your relocation checklist
Everything you need to settle into Ireland, organized by phase. Generate a free plan tailored to your visa status, family, and budget below.
Ireland at a glance
Live and regularly refreshed data, each fact with its source.
Climate · Dublin
Jan 5° · Jul 17°
Open-Meteo
Air quality · Dublin
AQI 29 · Good
WAQI
Prices vs EU average
+36%
Eurostat 2025
Taxes on salary
~33% of labour cost
OECD 2025
Internet
~110 Mbps median
Ookla
English proficiency
native
EF EPI
Safety advisory
Level 1 · Exercise Normal Precautions
U.S. State Dept
Currency
EUR
ISO 4217
Timezone
UTC+1
Open-Meteo
SARP relief
30% of income above ~€100k tax-exempt · 5 years
For employees assigned to Ireland by a multinational employer; must be claimed shortly after arrival.
Verified 2026-06 · Revenue
The Ireland relocation checklist at a glance
1Before you go
- Confirm which visa or residency route fits your situation
- Gather and, where needed, apostille/translate key documents
- Sort out international health insurance for the gap period
- Budget the move and notify your bank of the relocation
2First week
- Register your address with the local authority
- Get a local SIM / mobile number
- Start the local bank account application
- Locate the nearest clinic and pharmacy
3First month
- Complete residency registration and get your ID number
- Enroll in the healthcare system or private insurance
- Set up utilities and a long-term rental contract
- Understand your tax residency obligations
4First 90 days
- Exchange or apply for a local driving license if required
- Build a local support network and language basics
- Review and optimize banking, taxes, and insurance
- Handle school enrollment or childcare if you have kids
This is a general outline. Your personalized plan above adapts every step to where you're moving from, your visa status, and your situation. Always verify official requirements: this is not legal or immigration advice.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a visa to move to Ireland?
It depends on your passport and why you are moving: tourist entry rules are different from working, studying or joining family. Generate a free plan above and we check the visa route for your exact passport and situation, using a 238-country visa matrix.
Does Ireland have a special tax regime for newcomers?
Yes: SARP relief. 30% of income above ~€100k tax-exempt · 5 years. For employees assigned to Ireland by a multinational employer; must be claimed shortly after arrival. Status: active, verified 2026-06 against Revenue.
What is the weather like in Ireland?
In Dublin, average daily temperatures run about Jan 5° · Jul 17° (Open-Meteo historical data, 2025). Regional climates can differ a lot; a city-level plan uses data for your exact destination city.
How high are taxes on salaries in Ireland?
The OECD tax wedge is about 33% (2025): that is the share of what a job costs an employer that goes to income tax and social contributions for a single average worker. It is not your personal income-tax rate, but it is the honest way to compare countries.
How current is this data?
Climate, inflation and life expectancy were refreshed 2026-07-07; prices, taxes and air quality 2026-07-07. Tax regimes are hand-verified against official government sources. Every fact on this page shows its source.