What you need
Documents to bring to the Intreo office
- Your IRP card (Stamp 4T)
- Ukrainian passport (valid or expired)
- Proof of address in Ireland — a letter from where you are staying is fine, even from a host family. A letter from IPAS accommodation also works.
- A reason you need the PPS number — a job offer, letter from employer, or just a clear explanation that you are starting work or need it for services
The process
- 1
Go to your local Intreo centre
Find your nearest centre at gov.ie/intreo. No appointment needed in most centres — arrive in the morning and wait. Bring all documents.
- 2
Fill in form REG1
The standard PPS number application form. A staff member can help you if needed.
- 3
Receive your number
Your PPS number letter arrives by post within 5–10 working days. Some centres will give it to you on the day if you explain urgency — ask.
PPS numbers for children
Each child needs their own PPS number. Bring the child's birth certificate and your own IRP card. Children do not need to be present in most cases — ask at the Intreo office. Children born in Irish hospitals usually receive a PPS number automatically shortly after birth.
Common problems
No proof of address
If you are staying with a host family or in temporary accommodation, ask the host or accommodation manager for a letter on headed paper confirming your name and address. Most Intreo offices accept this. IPAS accommodation letters are also accepted.
Expired passport
An expired Ukrainian passport is accepted at Intreo for the PPS number application — the IRP card is the primary document.
Already had a PPS number from before
If you previously lived in Ireland and had a PPS number, it is still yours — PPS numbers never expire. Contact your local Intreo and they can look it up for you.
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