Your first 90 days in Ireland: a step-by-step checklist

Moving to Ireland? Do these ten things in this order. Each guide is short, written in plain English, checked against official Irish sources and dated, so you know it is current.

1. 📱Phone and internet in Ireland: get connectedDay 1

   An Irish phone number makes everything easier, from job calls to MyGovID codes. Here is how to choose a plan on day one and add home broadband later.

2. 🪪How to get a PPS number in IrelandWeek 1

   Your PPS number is your key to work, tax and public services in Ireland. Here is how to apply after you arrive, what to bring and what to avoid.

3. 🔐MyGovID: set up your government loginWeek 1-2

   MyGovID is one login for many Irish public services. Start with a basic account in minutes, then verify it once you have your PPS number.

4. 🏦How to open a bank account in IrelandWeek 1-2

   You need an account to get paid and pay rent. Here is what Irish banks ask for, how to compare fees and what to do if you have no proof of address yet.

5. 🏠How to find a home to rent in IrelandWeeks 1-4

   Finding a home is often the hardest part of moving to Ireland. Learn your rights, the payment limits and the warning signs of a scam before you pay anything.

6. 🚌Getting around Ireland: Leap card, buses and drivingWeek 1

   Buy a TFI Leap Card in your first week and pay less than cash. This guide also explains when you can drive on a foreign licence.

7. 🩺GP and healthcare in Ireland: how to see a doctorMonth 1

   Find a family doctor (GP) early, before you get sick. This guide explains GP visit cards, medical cards, emergency care and what you may pay.

8. 🧾Tax in Ireland: register with Revenue, avoid emergency taxMonth 1

   Register with Revenue as soon as you get a job, or you may pay emergency tax. This guide shows how to use myAccount, add your job and check your tax credits.

9. 💼Find a job in Ireland: rights, permits and where to lookMonths 1-3

   Check your right to work first, then use free public services and an Irish-style CV. This guide also explains your basic rights at work.

10. 🛡️Scams and safety in Ireland: protect your moneyFrom day 1

    Newcomers are a common target for scams. Learn the warning signs and what to do if something goes wrong.

Not sure where to start? Get a SIM card on day one, apply for your PPS number in week one, and open a bank account as soon as you have proof of address. This is general information, not legal, tax or immigration advice — always check the official source linked in each guide.