About zajom

Status:

Considering a Move Abroad 

Gender:

Female

Currently Lives:

United States

Citizen Of:

United States

Dual Citizen Of:

Ireland

Some Forum Posts:

Ireland: Motorcycle rental thoughts:

If you buy you probably will not be able to obtain insurance. I am not sure about the cost of bringing one over here from the States or Europe but I think you would face the same insurance dilemma. It's difficult to even insure a car here without an Irish driving license so insuring a bike might be close to impossible. If you did manage to obtain insurance, you would receive a refund when you cancelled it but you might have to pay a fair sum up front. Your US license will be honored for a rental but not for insurance purposes if you buy. Dealers here are not supposed to let you drive off the lot with a purchased vehicle unless you show proof of insurance. Needless to say, a private seller wouldn't care. Also not sure about renting in another EU country, you would have to check with the rental company to see if you'd be covered in Ireland. Most car rental companies here do not even extend coverage to Northern Ireland. Renting here might be your only option. I am not sure if your home country insurance would cover you. Have you checked with you credit card company to see if they will provide any cover? Also, if you buy a bike in Ireland, it's subject to 23% (I think) VAT so you will be paying more money for it than you would in the States. You mention donating, if you have enough money to buy a bike and then donate it, do you have enough money to rent and be sure you're property covered? Hope this helps.

Ireland: Buying a used car:

Don't buy this car if the NCT is out. It needs to pass NCT before you pay the tax. The tax is determined by engine size, 1.0 being the lowest. Here's a link http://www.environ.ie/en/LocalGovernment/MotorTax/MotorTaxRates/MotorTaxRatesBasedonEngineSize/ If you don't have an Irish license the insurance will be very high and difficult to acquire, get your "Learner's Permit" asap, the test is really easy. Also, as someone else mentioned get the notarized letter from your previous insurer showing no claims.

Australia: moving from California us to pearth Australia:

Do you have a job in Perth? There are monetary and/or employment requirements for immigration to Australia.

Ireland: USA Social Security:

It is my understanding that you apply through the SS website and give instructions regarding where your checks will be deposited. I am living in Ireland and also will start collecting next year, you are not allowed to apply until 3 months before your 62nd birthday. I don't think you need to consult the embassy but I could be mistaken.

Ireland: Requirements To Retire in Ireland:

None of these things are required if you have dual citizenship. Just go on over and when you get settled in, stop by your local welfare office to get your PPS #.

Ireland: Car Insurance help needed PLEASE :(:

What Muddled says is correct. If you do not have an address in your name in Ireland, it's quite difficult to get insurance and the price will be high. Try McCarthy Insurance in Tralee www.mig.ie/? They should be able to guide you. I insured with them while I was living in Ireland but driving on my US license. One tip I can give you is to get a certified letter and/or report from your insurance company (not your agent) starting you have had no claims for 5 years and you will get a slightly lower rate, unless of course, you have had claims.

Ireland: Retirement and immigration:

Maybe this will help. You could also try to call the nearest Irish consulate. http://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/moving_country/moving_to_ireland/rights_of_residence_in_ireland/registration_of_non_eea_nationals_in_ireland.html

Ireland: Relocation Help:

http://www.inis.gov.ie/ Visit this site, hopefully it will tell you what you need to know and call your local Irish consulate, there are several sprinkled across the US. I have lived in Ireland as I am a dual citizen, where are you thinking about living? Right now is a good time to buy in Ireland but rent first in case you hate it, the weather can be foul.

Ireland: Retire in Ireland:

I agree with blankkk, I lived on the Dingle peninsula and I found the rents to be reasonable. Food can be pricey and you might not find as much fresh fruit as you are used to in Florida but it's ok. Gas is very high but I drove a little car so it wasn't much of an issue. Phone and electric there were less for me than they are where I am living now in South Carolina. I am heading back as soon as I sell my house. I paid 500 euro a month rent for a house with a water view. You couldn't touch that anywhere in the US that I know of. I paid about $100 a month for a health plan but you might want to get one that's a bit better than the one I had. Check Aviva, that's who I used for my car and health insurance. Have you decided on an area? I might be able to offer more help if you are heading towards Kerry.

Ireland: moving to ireland:

You can check prices and schedules on buseireann.ie, you will also find prices and they have commuter tickets available. Not sure about the train but you can check Irish Rail and for in the city you can check out Dublin bus and luas.ie which is the light rail system.

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