After Landing in Dublin

In-person or online registration formally activates your student status and gets you your student ID, timetable, library access, and college email.

1. Check your offer letter or student portal for your college's specific registration date and process.
2. Bring your passport, visa/IRP stamp, offer letter, and proof of address.
3. Collect your student ID card, which you'll need for the library, labs, and often for Student Leap Card discounts.
4. Activate your college email account and confirm your enrolment in your modules and timetable.

TODO: Verify your specific college's registration steps and deadlines directly with their International Office.

A Personal Public Service Number is Ireland's tax and social welfare ID. You need it to work legally, open some bank accounts, and access public services.

1. Book an appointment online through the Department of Social Protection's MyWelfare.ie service, since walk-ins are generally not accepted.
2. Bring your passport, visa/IRP, proof of address (tenancy agreement or a letter from your college or landlord), and confirmation of enrolment.
3. Attend your appointment in person; the PPSN itself is usually issued or posted within a couple of weeks.
4. Give your PPSN to your employer before you start any part-time work.

TODO: Verify the current appointment-booking process and required documents on gov.ie before applying.

The Irish Residence Permit (IRP) is your official proof of permission to live in Ireland, required for any stay longer than 90 days.

1. Book your registration appointment online through the relevant immigration office (Burgh Quay in Dublin, or your local Garda station outside Dublin).
2. Bring your passport, visa, confirmation of enrolment, proof of address, and evidence of funds and insurance.
3. Pay the registration fee at your appointment; some nationalities and age groups are exempt.
4. Your IRP card is typically posted to your address after the appointment.

TODO: Verify the current fee, exempt categories, and booking system on irishimmigration.ie, as this has changed in recent years.

You'll need a local way to receive and pay funds, for rent, part-time work, and everyday spending.

1. Digital banks (N26, Revolut) can usually be opened remotely before you even land, with just your passport, making them the fastest option.
2. Traditional Irish banks (AIB, Bank of Ireland, PTSB) typically require an in-person appointment and proof of address, and can take 2–3 weeks to issue a card.
3. Some traditional banks accept a letter from your college as proof of address if you don't have a utility bill yet.
4. Consider keeping a digital bank as a fast backup even after opening a traditional account, since some services (like certain direct debits) expect a "real" Irish bank account.

TODO: Verify current account-opening requirements, as banks periodically change their onboarding process for non-EU students.

A registered local doctor (GP) gives you somewhere to go for non-emergency healthcare, and many private health insurance plans require you to have one.

1. Choose a GP practice near your accommodation; ask your college's international office for recommendations.
2. Register in person or online; bring your passport, visa/IRP, and insurance details.
3. International students aren't covered by Ireland's public health system by default, so most GP visits are paid for directly unless your insurance covers them.

TODO: Verify typical GP visit costs and whether your specific insurance plan covers GP visits directly or by reimbursement.

Dublin's bike share scheme is a cheap way to get around the city centre without relying on buses.

1. Buy an annual or short-term ticket through the operator's app or website.
2. Register with a card payment and your contact details.
3. Pick up and drop off bikes at docking stations across the city centre; check the app for real-time availability.

TODO: Verify the current operator, pricing, and coverage area, as this has changed before.