Settling in in Ireland
Documents, transport and getting settled.
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Driving licence exchange
Check eligible countries, the €65 fee, residence rules, documents and how to apply through NDLS.
Health cardsDrugs Payment Scheme
Check Ireland’s Drugs Payment Scheme limit, family rules, card application and refund steps, plus current HRT guidance, as of…
Settling inEuropean Health Insurance Card
Check eligibility, apply or renew, request an urgent certificate and understand healthcare cover abroad.
Health cardsGP visit card
Check GP visit card eligibility, income assessment, expenses and family registration in Ireland, with practical application steps…
Settling inIRP renewal
Check when to apply, the standard fee, documents, processing, work conditions and travel while waiting.
Settling inLeap card
Learn where to buy a Leap card, how to top up and tap correctly, and which Dublin fares and caps apply, with guidance checked as…
Settling inM50 toll
M50 car tolls range from €2.60 to €3.80 in 2026. Learn how to pay by 8pm the next day, check rental cars and avoid penalties, as…
Health cardsMedical card
Understand medical card eligibility in Ireland, covered services, prescription charges and the documents to prepare, checked as…
Settling inMotor tax
Check the rate basis, renew online, find your PIN and understand first-tax, arrears and off-road declarations.
Settling inNCT booking
Check the €60 test fee, appointment options, preparation, cancellation charges and the deadlines for a retest.
Settling inOpen a bank account
Compare options, prepare identity and address documents, check basic accounts and understand IBAN rules.
Settling inPPS number
Apply for a PPS number in Ireland: documents, appointment steps, returning residents and first-job tax setup, checked as of…
Settling inStamp 2 student permission
Student work hours, eligible courses, registration, insurance and what to check before renewing permission.
Settling inStamp 4
Check work rights, employment upgrade periods, application evidence, renewal fees and travel before you apply.
Health cards
Medical cards, GP visit cards and help with prescription costs.
Drugs Payment Scheme
Check Ireland’s Drugs Payment Scheme limit, family rules, card application and refund steps, plus current HRT guidance, as of…
Health cardsGP visit card
Check GP visit card eligibility, income assessment, expenses and family registration in Ireland, with practical application steps…
Health cardsMedical card
Understand medical card eligibility in Ireland, covered services, prescription charges and the documents to prepare, checked as…