... a 12-hour journey across the Atlantic. I thus broke up travel plans, as follows: Domestic: United Airlines charged $125 pet fee to book flight, nonstop, from SMF>EWR. Motel 6 offers pet-friendly lodging near EWR. International: Delta booked my cat, in-cabin, and provided dimensions for pet carrier as required for the air CRAFT type. I returned to my reservations and found NOTHING about my cat, etc. When I called Delta, a note had been added to my reservation that NO IN-CABIN travel allowed for my cat. Cancelled entire reservation, with promise to write ...

Hi! Any advice on moving approximately 20 boxes of personal effects? USPS will be around $100 per box. Need to know how to fill out US postal form so as not to pay Irish Import taxes too. Thank you, mary pat

Hello I WAs born in South Africa and have an Irish passport. I am currently living in the Uk with my daughter but will be moving to Ireland in the New Year! I am WAnting to bring my car over with me but have heard that the Import tax is insane and that insurance is just as bad. Would I be better off buying a car in Ireland.

... or immigration advice nor should it be solely relied upon for your own move, it's just a nice starting point for considerations to make if you are someone in a similar situation. About me: - I had a job lined up before moving to Dublin. My work permit WAs applied for and approved while I WAs in the US. It WAs sponsored by my new employer.- I live a minimalist lifestyle. I did not need contents relocation (someone shows up, packs your stuff, puts it in a shipping container, and delivers to you in Ireland). I WAs moving via checked/excess luggage and mailing ...

My understanding is a car can qualify in the one time Import duty exemption when you initially move. I read it somewhere, but the vehicle must pass NCT right away.

I had the same fears regarding stick shift haha! We just bought a Toyota Wish via an Import shop in northern Dublin, and most Imports there are automatic. Apparently in Japan cars are considered no longer drivable after 100k miles. Our's has 40k, I believe, and WAs in *immaculate* condition, paid 7000 euro. It is automatic! Downside: The GPS screams at me in Japanese and we have no idea how to disable it. At this stage we just find it humorous, though, soooo if I had to choose between stick shift or the disembodied voice of an angry Japanese woman, I ...

Hi John I reached out to a past contributor on the site. He is a Managing Director of a moving company based in Ireland. I think you will find his answer to your question quite useful. I'll post it below here. Let me know if you WAnt me to put you in touch. ~Liam --- Buying a container and shipping it as user owner is certainly possible. If he WAnts that option there should be no reason why he can’t find a mover or a freight company to co-ordinate that for him. After clearance on this side, we (potentially we) would arrange haulage from the port with a ...

I WAs able to purchase and insure a car, but it WAs a hassle. 1) I bought a Honda Fit. This is just like a Honda Jazz, but it is an "import." I'm not sure what the difference is, but the insurance company WAs reluctant to insure it, even after issuing me a quote. So make sure that when you get the quote it is for the actual car you are going to buy. 2) I had to cancel my insurance in the States to get the "no claims bonus" from the Irish insurance company. This meant I lost the 9% discount on the cars I still have in the states. Once you get a "loss lett ...

Hi Guys, I WAs wondering regarding the "Transfer of residence". If for example we have 2 cars to Import, will it be a problem at customs, regarding the tax relief ? I mean one car is mine and one is my wife's do we submit 2x 1076 ? Furthermore if you have 2 x 1076 and we are 3 persons for the list of things do we have to make 3 lists or just one big list with belongings. Another thing is regarding the evaluation of you personal belongings. I mean how do you do it, you can put a value on things thinking how much you would get if you sell them but that is di ...

I received a reply from Damien Shields at Schumacher Cargo Logistics. Here's what he had to say. "From the west coast, an average sized car in a shared container will run approx $1600 or so from LA to Dublin. From the east coast, $1400 or so. These rates include all the US origin charges such as customs clearance/ loading and port fees. Do not include any destination fees in Ireland- they are usually around €500 per car to get it out of the port. Then there is the usual tax and excise for Importing the car, this depends on the nature of the Import, and the age of the car." In response to a couple of followup questions, Damien added this: "We usually ship motorbikes, classic cars etc, but we do move some newer models too. The left hand thing is still allowed in Ireland but insurance may be higher etc"