Interactive Timeline Tool

Ireland Move Timeline Planner

Your personalized step-by-step timeline for moving to Ireland. Track every task from 12 months before to your first month in Ireland.

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12+ months Before Move

Research visa requirements

visaHigh Priority

Understand which visa type you need and gather required documents

Start saving money

financialHigh Priority

Build emergency fund of €10,000-15,000 for initial expenses

Research job market

personal

Identify in-demand skills and potential employers in Ireland

9-12 months Before Move

Secure job offer (if applicable)

visaHigh Priority

Apply for jobs and obtain employment contract for work visa

Apply for visa

visaHigh Priority

Submit complete visa application with all supporting documents

Get passport renewed

logisticsHigh Priority

Ensure passport is valid for at least 6 months after move date

6-9 months Before Move

Research housing options

housing

Explore neighborhoods and rental prices in your target city

Organize financial documents

financial

Gather bank statements, tax returns, employment records

Plan pet relocation (if applicable)

logisticsHigh Priority

Start microchipping, vaccinations, and health certificate process

3-6 months Before Move

Book flights

logisticsHigh Priority

Reserve one-way tickets to Ireland

Arrange temporary accommodation

housingHigh Priority

Book Airbnb or hotel for first 2-4 weeks

Notify current employer

personalHigh Priority

Give proper notice and arrange final paycheck

Research Irish tax obligations

financial

Understand dual tax filing requirements for US citizens

1-3 months Before Move

Sell or store belongings

logistics

Decide what to ship, sell, or put in storage

Cancel US subscriptions

logistics

End gym memberships, streaming services, utilities

Get medical checkup

personal

Complete any needed healthcare before leaving US

Notify banks and credit cards

financialHigh Priority

Inform financial institutions of international move

2-4 weeks Before Move

Pack essentials

logisticsHigh Priority

Pack 2 suitcases with immediate necessities

Set up mail forwarding

logistics

Arrange USPS mail forwarding to family/friend

Download important documents

logisticsHigh Priority

Save digital copies of all important papers

Week 1 Before Move

Register with immigration

visaHigh Priority

Visit GNIB/INIS office to register your arrival

Apply for PPS number

financialHigh Priority

Get Personal Public Service number (like SSN)

Open Irish bank account

financialHigh Priority

Set up local banking with proof of address

Get Irish phone number

logisticsHigh Priority

Purchase SIM card or phone plan

Month 1 Before Move

Find permanent housing

housingHigh Priority

Secure long-term rental and sign lease

Register with GP

personal

Find and register with local doctor

Set up utilities

housingHigh Priority

Arrange electricity, gas, internet for new home

Apply for Irish driving license

logistics

Exchange US license or apply for Irish license

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