How to apply for a PPS number?

How to get a PPS Number (Personal Public Service Number) in Ireland

The Personal Public Service Number (PPS) in Ireland is equivalent to the Social Security Number in Spain and is essential not only for work, but also for accessing various public services in Ireland. An important detail regarding the PPS application is that, if you start working without having obtained it, the so-called Emergency Taxes will be withheld from your salary, which can reach up to 40% . However, these extraordinary taxes are recovered once the PPS is obtained.

PPS is provided through the Irish Department of Social Protection, you usually keep the same number for life and can be applied for electronically.

We attach two links, one with general information about the PPS and another with the procedure to obtain it:

• General information about the PPS: gov.ie - How to get a Personal Public Service (PPS) Number (www.gov.ie)

• Procedure to obtain the PPS: gov.ie - How to get a Personal Public Service (PPS) Number (www.gov.ie)

The following link explains how to apply from outside Ireland :

• Applying for PPS from outside Ireland: gov.ie - How to get a Personal Public Service (PPS) Number (www.gov.ie)

To apply for a PPS, you are required to:

• Passport or ID card

• Two proofs of residence in the country, such as a rental contract, utility or service receipts (electricity or water)

• Employment contract

If any problems arise in the issuance of the PPS, you can send a request to the following email: [email protected]

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