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  • 29-08-2014 5:37pm
    #1
    forgetfulme
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 31 ✭


    Hi guys,

    Have been living and working outside Ireland a little over a year and was just wondering if I could claim dole once I get back home or is there a certain amount of time I have to be in the country before I can claim.

    Cheers,


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  • #2
    eastbono
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,758 ✭✭✭eastbono


    You can apply straight away but will will have to fill out an habitual residence form. If in Oz or NZ you will be asked for a copy of your visa. If in UK or other non visa country then termination of lease...and if working P45 or equivalent.


  • #3
    ABajaninCork
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8,411 ✭✭✭ABajaninCork


    You have to satisfy Welfare that you're complying with the Habitual Residence Conditions. See here.


  • #4
    tenifan
    Closed Accounts Posts: 523 ✭✭✭tenifan


    forgetfulme wrote: »
    Hi guys,

    Have been living and working outside Ireland a little over a year and was just wondering if I could claim dole once I get back home or is there a certain amount of time I have to be in the country before I can claim.

    Cheers,

    Do you have proof of address (mortgage/copy of lease) and a bank account in Ireland?
    Have you got ties to the foreign country (e.g. you haven't closed your bank account. You're in the middle of a lease. You have an open-ended visa, or you haven't formally left your job over there)

    That's the sort of thing they'll want to know. If you're just been out of Ireland for over a year, particularly if you've been on some sort of graduate/experience/USIT programme, you shouldn't have any problems proving habitual residency in Ireland.


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