Moving to Ireland

Thanks to our many years of experience and good collaboration with our local partners, moving to Ireland is a totally hassle-free process. Whether you live in the USA, Ireland or France; we will take all your worries off your hands when moving to Ireland. We offer you personal support during this exciting step of moving to Ireland. You have worked and lived abroad, and you now want to move back to Ireland. Like any other relocation, moving to Ireland is a major event. Atlas International Movers is there to facilitate your journey from door to door. Atlas International Movers calls at various destinations all over the world each week to pack, load and deliver household goods. Do you have any questions? Our experts would be happy to help! We are the perfect moving company to arrange your move to the country of Ireland.

If you want to move to Ireland it will be important to obtain the right visa. You can do so freely for up to 90 days if you’re a citizen from the European Economic Area (EEA), Switzerland or the UK. If you want to remain in an EU, EEA state or Switzerland for more than 90 days, you may be asked to show that you are:

• In employment
• Self-employed
• A full time student with health insurance and money to support yourself
• You have money to support yourself and health insurance (for you and your family) without state assistance

For more information about your rights in Ireland if you’re a citizen from the European Economic Area (EEA), Switzerland or the UK, please visit the Irish citizen information website. If you’re from outside this area you’ll need permission to enter Ireland.

So where can I find more information about getting a visa in Ireland? The best place with the most information is the Irish citizen information website. Here you will find all the information about the different types of visas available and their requirements. All information comes directly from the Irish government, so it will be correct. There are four types of visas, click on the link to apply for the right visa:

1. Short stay visas
2. Long stay visas
3. Re-entry visas
4. Transit visas

Do you want to apply for a visa? You can do so through this portal. There is information on how to complete an online application in English as well as in Arabic, Chinese, Russian, Hindi, French, Turkish and Urdu. You should apply at least 8 weeks before you plan to come to Ireland. Details of the photographic requirements and current processing times are on the ISD website.

Can I become an Irish citizen? Yes, there are several ways of acquiring Irish nationality. You automatically become an Irish national if one of your parents is Irish when you were born before 2005. If you, or your parent, were born on the island of Ireland on or after 1 January 2005, your right to Irish citizenship depends on:

• the parents’ citizenship at the time of the birth
• the residency history of one of the parents before the birth
• More information on citizenship and applying for a passport

Foreign nationals can apply for Irish nationality through naturalisation. There are multiple ways for foreign nationals to obtain Irish citizenship. The Department of Foreign Affairs provides more information about becoming an Irish national through or naturalisation. The Minister for Justice and Equality is responsible for deciding who is eligible to apply for Irish citizenship through the naturalisation process. Citizenship Division is part of Immigration Service Delivery (ISD), Department of Justice and Equality

So you’re moving to Ireland! You have a job offer/work contract or your citizenship status is approved. Now it’s important to make the relocation to Ireland as smooth as possible, that’s why Atlas is the perfect partner for your relocation. In addition to moving to Ireland, you will also have to start looking at everything Ireland has to offer. Why else is moving to Ireland right for you? Well, expats living in this country enjoy many benefits of going to Ireland including a high quality of living, great education, good healthcare, fantastic work-life balance, and decent work benefits from employers.

Ireland is known everywhere as a land with beautiful landscapes and scenery. Don’t let the cold weather and wind scare you away, they are part of the gorgeous country. But along with the country’s many breathtaking landscapes, those sightseeing here will also find the old and modern cities. These are some of the most beautiful places you should visit whilst staying in Ireland:

• Titanic Belfast
• Cliffs of Moher
• Brú na Bóinne
• Dublin
• Killarney National Park and Muckross House & Gardens
• The Ring of Kerry
• Glendalough, Co. Wicklow
• The Rock of Cashel
• The Dingle Peninsula and the Wild Atlantic Way
• Blarney Castle and the Blarney Stone

Of course there is so much to see and you don’t have to do everything at once. That is the beauty of living in Ireland, there is always something new to discover. Do you want to know more about the country and all that it has to offer? Have a look at their tourism website!

The process of moving to Ireland is different for every client, it depends on which country you’re moving from and if you’re already an Irish citizen. But our system stays the same! The employees of our partners will pack your household goods in seaworthy packaging, after which they will be transported by sea, while small consignments will be sent by air.

They will visit you at your home and will discuss with you what is required in order to emigrate to Ireland. They will draw up a detailed inventory and will explain to you the specific rules for the customs clearance of your belongings, to ensure you are fully prepared for moving to Ireland. Thanks to our many years of experience and good collaboration with our local partners, we will ensure that you will have no surprises when moving to Ireland. If you’re planning to move to Ireland and you want us to help you move, you can request a free quote or use one of the options below.

A call request

We will be more than happy to give you a call to discuss your requirements, answer any questions you may have and plan an appointment for a pre-move survey. Let us guide and advise you to make your transition as smoothly as possible. Feel free to leave your name and number, one of our customer service agents will call you shortly to assist you.

A video survey

You have come to a stage that you require to request a quotation for your upcoming move. You may still have some questions and prefer a video survey above an in-home survey. Select a day and time and we will reach out to you to conduct a video survey. Using your mobile device you can show us the items you would like to move.

A survey form

You know exactly what to move and would like to learn more about the flexibility of our services and related pricing. Just follow the process, complete your details, tell us about your requirements and we will get back to you shortly with our quotation for your requested services.

If you are not really sure on what to choose, a call request is the easiest solution. That way we can answer all of your questions! If you, like us, like to prepare for a relocation then you may find our checklist very helpful. It gives a timeline with tips on how to prepare yourself for your relocation! Download our checklist at the bottom of this page!

Atlas International Movers guides your move from door to door. If you have any questions during the relocation process, please contact your personal relocation coordinator. This person can answer all your questions about the move. This way you can prepare for your life in Ireland without any problems.

If you are moving to Ireland and you want to make an appointment with us or one of our partners, please feel free to contact us or view our website! If you would like storage for your household effects before, during or after moving to Ireland, this is also possible. Click here for more information about inventory storage at Atlas. If you want to know more about Atlas International Movers, read more about our moving company here!