AS RUSSIA’S WAR on Ukraine continues, Ireland has been welcoming those fleeing the country, providing accommodation and other supports.
You will need some form of identification. If you do not have a current passport, you can use another form of identification such as a national ID card, a birth certificate or an expired passport. If you are travelling with a family member, partner or friend who is not a Ukrainian citizen, they may need a visa to come to Ireland. No, all Covid travel restrictions in Ireland have been lifted, so you will not be asked for proof of vaccination and you will not need to have a test before you arrive.What happens when I arrive at a port or airport?
However, if you are in need of accommodation when you present at the border, you should tell the immigration officer you need a place to stay. People living in Ireland can offer up an entire vacant property that they own, or spare rooms in their own home as part of a shared accommodation arrangement. You may have seen some reports about Ukrainian refugees being housed in tents. The Irish Defence Forces have been building a large tented village in County Meath.It is difficult to estimate exactly how many people will come to Ireland from Ukraine and the government is putting contingency plans in place to ensure they can manage larger numbers.
The tents are being constructed on solid bases and they will have access to electricity and plumbing.Ukrainians who have com to Ireland are entitled to social welfare supports in Ireland, so you will be given a Personal Public Service Number , a unique reference number that helps you access social welfare benefits, public services and information in Ireland.You will be able to access social welfare income supports, including child benefit payments of you have children aged under 16 in your care.
If you are aged between 18 and 26 the maximum personal rate is €117.70, with an increase of €117.70 for an adult dependent, such as a spouse, civil partner of cohabitant. People in this age group who have children qualify for the maximum personal rate of €206. You do not need to pay for these services, you will be entitled to apply for a medical card to access healthcare services for you and your children.
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