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🌍 Result. Living outside Ireland most of the time

Based on your answers, you do not live in Ireland most of the time.

This means you are unlikely to qualify for the Irish Free Travel scheme.

Note

This result is only a guide. It is not a legal document.
Only the Department of Social Protection (DSP) can make an official decision about free travel eligibility.

Why you are unlikely to qualify

  • The scheme is designed for people who have their main home in Ireland and who live in Ireland for the majority of the year.
  • Living abroad for long periods usually means a person is not considered resident for Free Travel
  • There are very limited exceptions. These normally apply only in specific situations

These results are only a guide.
Official decisions are always made by the Department of Social Protection.

ℹ️ You can still learn more

  1. If you want to learn how the scheme works for general interest, you can explore the overview here.
  2. If you want to start again or check a different situation: