... 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 ...

Carole, The Order in which you describe things make most sense. It's a catch 22 with the address a lot of times, so if you have a rental agreement in place, that should work for the needs in #3. A job offer letter may work too. It's totally at the discretion of the landlord/agency as to whether they will lease to you without a job in place. 3rd parties almost definitely won't allow this. A private landlord might, but it's unlikely. There are short term housing options too. You could go down that route in the short term.

... 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 ...

Hi all, New to the forum so please excuse any faux pas :). My mom and I are hoping to move to Ireland for a year on June 1. I have a small yorkie who I do not wish to send via Air cargo. I can fly into Paris with the appropriate EU Pet Scheme documents. I've been advised that he can travel within the EU on those documents for up to four months (longer than we can, if our retirement visas aren't approved!) Our plan is to then take the Irish Ferry from Cherbourg to Rosslare. Has anyone done this with an American pet? Would love any experience/input!

Hi Colleen! It's good to have you here. If you WAnt my opinion, I'd certainly leave them behind if it's just for a few months. It's costly, time consuming, and pretty stressful all round trying to arrange the move for an animal. I'd also add that it is difficult to find accommodation with animals in tow. A short term rental through something like Air BnB will be easy on your own, but the cats will make it harder to find places that you can stay. Let us know what you decide. You always Skype with them 🙂 Liam

Not every solicitor will demand a consultation fee in Order to answer a few immigration questions but most do require it. Different from the US where an attorney WAnts to sell YOU their expertise before money is exchanged. How do you know if the solicitor is any good unless you speak with them beforehand? This is just one of the many differences been doing business in Ireland vs. the US. Would a job seeker ask for payment from the company before an interview? That's kinda the right analogy.

... 3) set up PPS, bank account, mobile phone (all need an address) Is this right? Ideally I WAnt to be looking at places to live at the same time as interviewing for work - will it be possible to sign a lease without a permanent job finalised? I have enough savings to cover the rent and can do temp work if necessary in the interim (I’m looking at senior roles - Sales/business development director level - but it may take a few weeks for the right opportunity to come up). I’m British so don’t need a work permit. Thanks in advance for any advice

... for going back to the US at some point are not as stringent, but something you should research ahead of time also. 3. Buyer representation isn't very prevalent in the Irish property scene, however a number of realtors, or buyers agents as they appear to be referred to in Ireland, are popping up. I'd recommend getting in touch with a few, looking for references, finding out if they operate in your desired area etc. Typically they charge a percentage of the home purchase price, so plan accordingly. 4. where to buy is primarily a personal decision. Are you l ...

... them by Cruise Ship but I than have to get them from England to Ireland. This part won't work for me. It's also a lot more money than flying as I have very big dogs and would need two crates on the ship. I have been told this by the Cruise people. Deborah - I feel your pain! I have gone through this process quite a few times, and each time is difficult knowing that there are things that could go wrong along the WAy. I absolutely hate handing my pet over to someone, and having no control over their safety for the length of the journey. Like I responded vi ...

Good point about the PPS, Lori! And good luck with your Theory Test! There’s a bit of a catch-22 in getting your PPS in Order to get your driver license. When I went to get my PPS for my driver application I WAs told that I needed my license, but you need a PPS to get your driver license. Fortunately, the person at NDLS produced a “rejected” note stating that a PPS WAs needed. PPS person WAs then happy and proceeded with the PPS application. The PPS office and NDLS are only about 2 miles apart in Tralee, Co. Kerry, so it WAs easy enough to complete ...