I do not know what the Irish call the equivalent of our SIN. I want to apply for the number required, from Canada, rather than moving to Ireland and having to do it there. All my documentation is in order. I would prefer to do the paperwork here in Canada.
Thank you.
2006-10-29 06:00:56 · 3 answers · asked by Paul 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Immigration
It is called a PPSN (Personal Public Service Number) or PPS in Ireland.
It is used for: All social welfare services, The Free Travel Pass,
Pupil ID, Public health services, (including the medical card and the Drugs Payment Scheme), Child immunisation, Schemes run by the Revenue Commissioners, such as Mortgage Interest Relief, Housing grants, Driver Theory Testing and driver licences
Unfortunately you won't be able to apply for it before you arrive. You must be already living in Ireland to apply for it. Details at the site below:
2006-10-31 09:38:10 · answer #1 · answered by alpha 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know if it's different for immigrants, but when I got my SIN card, all I had to do was pick up a form at the post office or Provincial government building, fill it out and send it in. I think it took 2-4 weeks for mine to come in. I hope that helps!
2006-10-29 17:15:45 · answer #2 · answered by canadian_princess1984 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Irealnd is a beautiful and wealthy Country.
Friendly to all Immigrants.
2006-10-29 14:03:34 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋