Irish Relocation Services
What is a Personal Public Service(PPS) number?
Your Personal Public Service (PPS) number is a unique reference number that helps you access social welfare benefits, public services and information in Ireland.
Why do you need a Personal Public Service(PPS) number?
You need your PPS number when you are using certain public services. There are only certain services that are allowed to ask for your PPS number.
For example, if you are starting work, you need a PPS number to register with the Revenue Commissioners. However, when you are looking for work employers should not ask for your PPS number when recruiting. An employer should ask for your PPS number if you are actually taking up employment with the company.
You can use your PPS number for:
- All social welfare services
- The Free Travel Pass
- Pupil ID
- Public health services, including the medical card and the Drugs
Payment Scheme - Child immunisation
- Schemes run by the Revenue Commissioners, such as mortgage
interest relief - Housing grants
- Driver Theory Testing and driving licences
When you initially relocate to Ireland, having this particular Personal Public
Service (PPS) number is essential, and our team is delighted to offer you support
in obtaining it.