Supporting your move to Ireland

We know that moving to another country involves a lot of preparation and paperwork.

RCSI is committed to making this process as easy as possible for you, once you have been accepted onto our International Surgical Fellowship Programme.

Ireland (shown here within Europe) is easily accessible and a gateway to Europe.

Advanced surgical sub-specialist training in Ireland is completed within one of seven hospital groupings. Once you have been offered a post at a specific training site, we will begin working with you to make sure that you, and any family members traveling with you, are set up with appropriate accommodation, schooling, etc.

These RCSI support services will ensure you have a smooth and seamless transition to Ireland which allows you to focus on your clinical training programme. The support we offer includes:

Pre-arrival

Irish Medical Council registration

  • Our team of registration specialists will guide you through registration with the Irish Medical Council in preparing your application, the documents required and an overall review of your application before submission.

Visa and Atypical Working Scheme application

  • RCSI’s specialists will advise you on your personal visa application and also visa process for any immediate family together with the Atypical Working Scheme permit.

Post-arrival

Welcome pack and transfers

  • Upon your arrival in Ireland RCSI will provide you with airport pick-up, transfer to short stay accommodation and your personal information pack.

Accommodation advice

  • RCSI’s services will facilitate your accommodation arrangements in Ireland with a short stay upon arrival if required, arrange viewings of suitable long-term accommodation in your chosen area and a review of your lease agreement.

Setting up bank accounts and utilities as required

  • RCSI can advise on Irish Residence Permits (IRP cards), banking, mobile phone, health insurance, car rental/purchase and general utilities as required.

Information on services

  • RCSI will engage with schools in the area you have chosen to reside to establish availability, application process at pre-school and primary school level, as well as providing information on mosques, leisure facilities, etc.

Other supports

We will also offer a range of support on other matters related to your move to Ireland as we deliver a quality educational programme for every individual.

Contact us

For for information, contact us via email and we will get back to you.