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Guide Turkey → Ireland · moving · checked 1 Nov 2026

Moving from Turkey to Ireland

A plain checklist: the visa routes, what to sort before you go, and your first weeks in Ireland.

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First: can you move?

You need a permit to live in Ireland

Turkey is not in the EU, so living and working in Ireland needs permission; to work you usually need an employment permit. Ireland is not in Schengen: short visits need an Irish visa too.

Job
Employment permitA Critical Skills or General Employment Permit, with a job offer.
Uni
StudyA student visa to study in Ireland.
Fam
FamilyJoining a spouse or family in Ireland.

Which route fits you: Irish Immigration Service, Ireland's official immigration site. We don't give visa advice.

Before you go

Your checklist in Turkey

  1. Your visa or permit approved and a valid passport.
  2. Documents in one folder: birth and marriage certificates, diplomas; translations where needed.
  3. Money for the start: a deposit (at most 1 month's rent) and rent in advance (at most 1 month), plus a few weeks of living costs.
  4. English: you need it at work and with officials.
  5. Set up your home TV before you go, so it works on day one (how to watch Turkish TV in Ireland).
A cosy living room in the evening with a TV and warm shelf lights
Day one in Ireland

Home TV, ready when you land

The first weeks abroad are the hardest. The news from home, your series and the kids' cartoons in Turkish make the new flat feel like home faster.

How to watch Turkish TV in Ireland →
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Your first weeks

Your checklist in Ireland

  1. Immigration registration: register to get your Irish Residence Permit (IRP) card.
  2. PPS number: apply online through MyWelfare.
  3. Tax: register with Revenue so you don't pay emergency tax.
  4. Bank account: with your passport and proof of address.
  5. TV licence: €160 a year if you have a TV.
  6. Driving: check with the NDLS what your Turkish licence allows.
Quick answers

Questions people ask

Do I need a permit to work in Ireland?

Yes. Turkish citizens usually need an employment permit.

Do I need a visa to visit Ireland?

Yes. Ireland is not in Schengen; Turkish citizens need an Irish visa for short visits.

What is a PPS number?

Your personal number for tax, work and benefits. Apply online through MyWelfare.

How big is a rent deposit in Ireland?

At most 1 month's rent, and rent in advance at most 1 month too.

Can I watch Turkish TV in Ireland?

Yes. Our Turkish TV in Ireland guide shows every option.

More for Turkish people in Ireland

Guides for you

Turkish TV in IrelandThe Turkish channels live, and how the official options compare.The Turkish community in IrelandHow many, where people live, mosques, Turkish lessons and where people meet online.Moving to IrelandThe visa routes, before you go and your first weeks.
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