🚀 Start here — the basics
New to Ireland or just starting your PPS application? Begin here.
What is a PPS number?
What it is, what it's used for, and who needs one
How to apply for a PPS number
Step-by-step — booking, the REG1 form, and the appointment
Documents required
Full checklist — EU, non-EU, and special situations
What to expect at your appointment
What happens on the day and how to prepare
How long does it take?
Processing times and what causes delays
PPS for new arrivals
First steps when you've just arrived in Ireland
👤 Guides by who you are
Find the guide that matches your specific situation.
EU / EEA citizens
Simplified process — no IRP required
Non-EU citizens
IRP requirements, stamp types, and what qualifies
Ukrainian nationals — Temporary Protection
No IRP needed — Temporary Protection letter accepted
Students
Stamp 2 guidance, college letters, and work limits
Children
How to apply for a PPS number for your child
Self-employed and sole traders
What counts as evidence of need without an employer
⚠️ Problems and delays
Application not going to plan? Find your issue here.
Application delayed
Still waiting? Who to contact and what to say
Application rejected
Why applications get refused and how to fix it
Proof of address problems
No bills in your name? What else is accepted
Identity verification failed
Expired passport or document not accepted — what to do
Lost your PPS number
How to find your existing PPS number — not apply for a new one