Job seeker allowance - bank account abroad

brzinireland

Hi.

I would like to know if having a bank account in another country is also assessed for job seeker allowance.

Is it necessary to provide a statement of that bank account in another country too?

If so, will they accept something printed from the Internet, as the account is in other country?

Thanks!

Pronto63

brzinireland wrote: »

Hi.

I would like to know if having a bank account in another country is also assessed for job seeker allowance.

Is it necessary to provide a statement of that bank account in another country too?

If so, will they accept something printed from the Internet, as the account is in other country?

Thanks!

Yes
All saving should be declared and they most likely will accept an internet printout as long as it shows a/c number and your name.
You can have up to €20,000 in savings before it would have any effect on your means test for JSA.

Balagan

A bank account in another country could be a very problematic issue when applying for jobseekers allowance which is a means tested payment.

You will have to prove that Ireland is your main centre of interest in order to qualify for a means tested payment here and that would involve the following:

When determining the main centre of interest for returning emigrants, Deciding Officers take account of:

The purpose of your return, for example, because your foreign residence permit has expired
Your stated intentions
Verified arrangements which you have made in regard to returning on a long-term basis, for example, transfer of financial accounts and any other assets, termination of residence-based entitlements in the other country, or assistance from Safe-Home or a similar programme to enable Irish emigrants to return permanently
Length and continuity of your previous residence in the State
Your record of employment or self employment in another state and
Whether you have maintained links with your previous residence and can be regarded as resuming your previous residence rather than starting a new period of residence.

Regardless of what country you are coming from you may be asked to provide documentary evidence that shows your 'centre of interest' is now in Ireland. This evidence should show that you have moved to Ireland, you intend to settle in Ireland permanently and you do not intend to go back to live in the country you came from.

Where possible, you should provide the following documentary evidence:

Proof to show you have given up accommodation abroad
Proof that you have cancelled or applied to cancel any non-transferable benefits
Proof you have transferred or applied to transfer any transferable income
Proof to show measures you have put in place to open a bank account here
Proof to show you have a tenancy in your own name (in Ireland)
Proof of travel documents including, where relevant, excess baggage fees and removal/shipping receipts
All evidence presented will be authenticated, as far as is possible, by the relevant Officer. In some cases you may be asked to submit further documentary evidence. In certain cases, a Social Welfare Inspector may investigate your application. http://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/social_welfare/irish_social_welfare_system/social_assistance_payments/residency_requirements_for_social_assistance_in_ireland.html

brzinireland

Thank you for your help, Balagan and Pronto63