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To instruct a solicitor, use the Law Society of Ireland’s Find a Solicitor directory. For self-complete documents, see our legal templates.
Moving a family is more complex than moving an individual. The solicitor you instruct will handle the legal side in one coordinated package.
The 7 moving parts
- Right to reside — primary applicant visa + dependent visas.
- Schools — public free, private available.
- Children under 18 — birth certs, school records, vaccinations.
- Healthcare — GP Visit Card for under-6s; private for adults.
- Banking + PPS numbers — each family member needs own PPS.
- Housing — often rent-first.
- Wills and guardianship — essential.
FAQs
Will my kids be Irish citizens?
Not automatically. Children born in Ireland to non-Irish parents are Irish only if a parent is Irish, EU, or has 3+ years legal residence.
Can my spouse work?
Depends on visa. Stamp 3 doesn’t allow work. Stamp 1A permits employment.
More: Full Checklist
Ready to act? Services for Americans in Ireland
- Americans in Ireland Welcome Pack — not currently available
- Couples Americans in Ireland Welcome Pack — not currently available
- Business Welcome Pack for US Founders — not currently available
- Irish Will for US Citizens with Dual-Country Assets — not currently available
- US-Ireland Tax & Residency Consultation — not currently available
- Stamp 0 Retirement Visa Application Review — not currently available
- Irish Property Purchase Pack for US Buyers — not currently available
Related guides
- Moving to Ireland from the USA: A Solicitor’s Legal Checklist
- Dual Citizenship Ireland & USA
- Start a Business in Ireland as a US Citizen
- Immigration Solicitor Ireland for Americans
Related services
- Moving to Ireland from USA: Legal Checklist
- Irish Citizenship for Americans
- Buy Property in Ireland as an American
- Tax & Legal Advice for Americans Moving to Ireland
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