Relocation to Ireland
A guide to relocating to Ireland: work permits, taxation, housing, technology and community. Ocean supports you from the initial idea through settling in.
A guide to relocating to Ireland: work permits, taxation, housing, technology and community. Ocean supports you from the initial idea through settling in.
- CapitalDublin
- Population~5.4 million
- LanguageEnglish · Irish
- CurrencyEuro (€)
- Time zoneGMT/IST · approximately 2 hours behind Israel
- Flight from IsraelApproximately 6 hours by air
Why here and what to know
Visas and residency
Ireland is an EU member.
Taxation
A progressive tax system, with low corporate taxation that has made Ireland a European technology hub.
Economy and cost of living
High living costs, particularly in Dublin and for housing, balanced by high salaries in technology and pharmaceuticals.
Housing
A housing shortage and an expensive, competitive rental market, especially in Dublin.
Education
High-quality English-language education, with public and private schools and leading universities.
Healthcare
Public healthcare alongside extensive private medicine.
Community and culture
A small, historic Jewish community in Dublin and a growing Israeli community linked to technology hubs.
Employment and business
Europe's technology capital, with European headquarters of technology giants (Google, Meta, Apple), pharmaceuticals and finance.
Ocean's winning tip
For technology professionals, Ireland offers a fast Critical Skills route and headquarters of technology giants. Your Ocean Journey Manager connects you with opportunities and supports the visa process.
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