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Do these steps in order
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Get proof of address sorted first
You need a document showing your name and Irish address — utility bill, bank statement, or official letter dated within the last 3 months. If you're staying with someone, ask them for a letter confirming you live there. Without this, nothing else works.
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Get your evidence of need ready
This is the document showing why you need a PPS number right now — job offer letter, employer letter, school acceptance, HAP application, or GP referral letter. If you have a job lined up, ask your employer for a letter before your appointment.
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Book your appointment online — do this today
Go to mywelfare.ie and book an appointment at your nearest Intreo Centre. In Dublin, appointment slots can be 2–4 weeks out. Book as soon as possible — the wait is usually the longest part.
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Fill in the REG1 form before you go
Download and fill in the REG1 application form before your appointment. Arriving with it completed saves time and shows you're prepared.
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Attend your appointment with all documents
Bring your passport (or identity document), proof of address, evidence of need, and the completed REG1. If everything is in order you'll get your PPS number on the day or within a few days by post.
→ What to expect at your appointment
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