proof of address help

katsuas

Hi there,

I've a question re. proof of address for bank and also PPS.

I have just moved to Ireland from Australia and have been granted a working holiday visa and got my official card from GNIB yesterday. I want to get a PPS number and set up account with bank of Ireland but the proof of address is a little tricky.

a)I'm staying with friends for a few weeks until I get set up. They are reluctant to talk to landlord to add my name to any rental agreement or even really mention that I'm there as they are anticipating a rent increase and don't want to go near him. It's not practical to change any of the utility bills to my name.

I don't have a job yet so can't get proof of employment.

c) I can't get a mobile phone bill or anything without proof of address.

d) don't have any insurance certs/ home insurance or any of that.

ANY advice on how I can get hold of this would be great or who I can contact or if I can get a quote from home insurers to my address or anything. I've asked the GNIB to send me a letter confirming they have issued my visa but not sure they will be happy to do that.

Thank you!

Fudge You

If you have any friends working in a company or business that have headed paper. Just get them to write out a letter to her...
For example, a ffriend of mine works in an insurance company, and wrote a letter to one of the lads waffling on about his renewal for car insurance. Perfect for proof of address.

Arbiter of Good Taste

Using official stationery for personal/fraudulent means could be a sackable offence.

ElleEm

What about setting up a Littlewoods account, ordering something off them and using that bill?
I also have a vague recollection of getting the Gardai to sign a form for me (think it was called an M8 form or M18) but don't know if that was ID or for proof of address.

Truth wins

Easiest way!! Please read.

Ring gas or electricity provider. Tell them you need to add a name on bill. Make sure she is beside you. They would want to talk to her and ask questions. Job done !!

You can always remove her name later.

Mrs OBumble

The person(s) whose name is on the lease can write you a letter saying that you are now living at XXX, and give you that an a copy of the lease. That may work.

Another option is to move into a backpacker hostel for a few weeks. Many have a weekly rate in the winter time, so won't be so costly. Check with them how many weeks you need to pay up for in order for them to write the letter, I think it's usually about three. (Be really up-front with the staff when you ask, ideally try to talk to an Canadian / American / Aussie / Kiwi / Safa ... as they will have experience of the problem and likely to be as helpful as they can, within the rules. check www.hostelworld.com for hostel recommendations).

And one option that I've heard about, sounds promising, but I don't know anyone who's used it: buy a dog license from the council. Apparently you don't even need to actually own a dog to do this. (Like a I say .. never tried it, neither have my friends .. but the rumour is that it works.

fiverfriday

Go to your local garda station and get an ML10 form, bring some sort of ID with you though.

Eoin

thread split from the original 7 year old one.