Your complete guide to getting a PPS number in Ireland

A PPS number is your personal public service number in Ireland. You need it for work, tax, and most official business.

Who needs a PPS number?

If you are working, opening a bank account, or registering for tax in Ireland, you almost certainly need one. Students on Stamp 2 often need it for part-time work too.

Step-by-step process

Check if you already have a PPS on revenue.ie Book or walk into your local Intreo office Submit documents and wait for your number by post

Dublin vs other cities

Dublin Intreo offices are busiest. If you are in Cork or Galway, local offices often have shorter queues — but the documents required are the same nationwide.