Non EEA Citizens' Guide to Relocation to Ireland

Together, these two guides form a complete end-to-end roadmap written by Asad Mahmud (@asadfromireland) for **Non-EU/Non-EEA citizens** seeking to move to Ireland through the General Employment Permit route.

### Document 1: Before Arrival (Job Search & Permit Application)

The first guide focuses on securing employment and legal authorization before traveling to Ireland:

* **The Correct Sequence:** Dispels the common myth about needing a visa first; the true path is **Job Offer \rightarrow Work Permit \rightarrow Visa \rightarrow Entry**.

* **Job Search Strategy:** Identifies high-demand sectors (Healthcare, Food Production, Agriculture, Hospitality, Construction) where employers frequently sponsor non-EEA workers.

* **Application Essentials:** Outlines how to target eligible occupations, format a max 2-page "Irish-style" CV, organize required document portfolios, use key job portals, and conduct direct employer outreach.

* **Safety:** Highlights scam red flags, emphasizing that genuine Irish employers never charge candidates for job offers or work permits.

### Document 2: After Arrival (Relocation & Long-Term Settlement)

The second guide picks up once the permit is approved and details the administrative transition into living in Ireland:

* **Entry & Initial Setup:** Covers applying for the long-stay visa (AVATS), passing border control, registering for an Irish Residence Permit (IRP) card, obtaining a PPS Number, and opening a bank account.

* **Taxation & Workplace Rights:** Explains how to register on Revenue myAccount to avoid emergency tax and outlines statutory worker rights (minimum wage, maximum working hours, paid leave).

* **Long-Term Career & Residency:** Details rules around changing employers (generally permitted after 12 months), bringing family members, transitioning to long-term residency (Stamp 4), and eventual eligibility for Irish citizenship by naturalisation (after 5 years of legal

residence).