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Key information to get you up and running in Ireland.



On arriving to Ireland there's a few things that you will need to take care of, the NZIA has put together the below information to help get you started.

Visas and Work Permits

 

Depending on how long you wish to stay in Ireland and whether you wish to work legally while you are here will dictate what type of visa you will require. Those wanting to work will need to either be eligible for either a Working Holiday Visa that will be valid for 12 months (you must be aged 18-30) or an employment permit. Restrictions apply as to who can apply for these and the process varies.

 

For employment permit information, see here
For working holiday visa information, see here

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Somewhere to live

 

Unfortunately, we continue to live in a severe housing crisis meaning especially in Dublin, there is currently a shortage of quality accommodation. The best place to look is www.daft.ie but you'll need to be very quick and unfortunately be prepared for many people to be viewing the same property. Ensure you have references and a deposit (normally a months rent) plus a months rent in advance ready.

 

If you are working, keep your ear to the ground for friends who may know of accommodation coming up - before it is advertised.

 

Opening a bank account

 

AIB, Bank of Ireland, ptsb are the three main retail banks operating here. In the last few years they have upped their game in terms of products and services but be prepared for a step back compared to banks in New Zealand.

 

All offer branch, phone and mobile banking. International payments can also be made via your bank, normally through their website banking service.

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You should also consider fintech/Neobanks such as Revolut, n26 and Wise. These are 100% online financial institutions that have free accounts. Their FX rates and online offerings are significantly better than the traditional banks. Revolut also has IE IBANs so you can use it as your main account. Note you can't lodge cash or cheques over the counter with Revolut, n26 and Wise so just be aware of that.

 

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