For international students in Ireland

Your first year, sorted step by step.

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My Arrival Plan

Sorted, in order.

Five questions. Only your steps, in the order they unlock.

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01Register with college
02Health insurance
03Irish SIM
04Proof of address
05IRP at Burgh Quay 90 days
06Bank account
07PPS number
08Student Leap Card
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Into the same things? You'll find each other here.

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Set up your place

Shop like a local.

Where students go for cheap bedding, pans and food from home.

Second-hand furniture? Try Facebook Marketplace or DoneDeal, and never pay before you've seen it.

With you all year.

Week one is admin. Month nine is next year's house.

Before you fly

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Scam Shield before any deposit.

Week one

College, SIM, Leap Card.

Steps unlock in order.

Month one

IRP, bank, PPS, GP.

Your 90-day IRP countdown.

Month two

A job that fits Stamp 2.

20 hours a week in term.

Month nine

Next year's house.

Housemates, renewals, Stamp 1G.

Home away from home.

Start with five questions. It takes two minutes.

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