adamski2357

Please don't flame me - I am looking for advice on the issues involved in relocating from UK to ROI but cannot find a "sticky", hence the new post.
Please redirect me if I have missed it.
My circs are:
UK born, passport holder etc.
Currently employed but retiring with employer pension in 3.5 yrs
Plan is to go live in S.E Ireland (Kilmore Quay area) with my OH, who is also UK citizen.
I will be able to purchase a property in Ireland without a mortgage and will not be seeking work. I will not be looking to claim any benefits in Ireland.
My OH works with Irish horse trainers now and will seek to continue working part-time in that arena so a few extra Euros in the pot but nothing extravagant.
My pension will be paid into my UK bank at first, but I will open an Irish account asap after arrival.
A step by step eejits guide welcome if you have the time.
Thank you, Adam

Kevrev

Adam, first of all......you lucky git! Lol! Regarding opening a bank account: When you go out there to look at houses take with you 1) your passport 2) a recent household bill and 3) a 5 euro note. Just go into the bank of your choice and tell them you want to open an account. They will ask for id (passport and bill) and an opening balance (€5 note). I only had my passport with me when I did it and they asked me to post them a recent bill. And then a couple of weeks later they asked me to deposit a nominal amount to open the account.

Kevrev

Ps: you don't need to live there to open an account there. Just tell them your new address when you move

adamski2357

Thanks ever so much Kev - just to clarify though - at what point do they need an address in Ireland please?

Kevrev

Im still stuck in the uk now mate. Its just as and when you change address you have to tell them about it. Same as any bank really I guess.

not2old

its really not all the difficult & likely you've already visited Ireland & looked around

As a retiree with a bit of cash as you described you are in a better position than most. You are aware that all (well most of them) of your British social benefits are transferable to Ireland. You'll just need to be aware of any tax implications on income & money if you reside permanently in Ireland

The basic topics are covered as follows from the Ireland government website

Retiring to Ireland

http://www.citizensinformation.ie/en...o_ireland.html

Your PPS number. Just like your N.I number, you cannot go anything without one of these

http://www.citizensinformation.ie/en...ce_number.html

Check list of entitlements for older people

http://www.citizensinformation.ie/en...er_people.html

Health card etc, like the NHS number

http://www.citizensinformation.ie/en...ical_card.html

Tax - the dreaded income tax info

http://www.citizensinformation.ie/en...alculated.html

adamski2357

Thanks ever so much both of you. Plenty of reading and planning to do now. :-)

not2old

Kev are you still considering moving across to Ireland?

Kevrev

As soon as I can mate. Yes. Gotta find a house. Thought I had but it has a damp problem so back to the searching.

not2old

Chin up, keep on plodding or chipping away at it .... good luck

adamski2357

Good luck to you too ! You'll be there before me, I'm sure !