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What is the Habitual Residence condition?

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1 What is the Habitual Residence condition?
2 What does "habitual residence" mean?
3 For what payments must I satisfy the Habitual Residence Condition?
4 What factors are considered when deciding whether I satisfy this condition?
5 What documents do I need to provide?
6 Who makes decisions on habitual residence?

7 What if I am not happy with a decision?
8 What are my options if I do not satisfy the Habitual Residence Condition?
9 Family Benefits and EEA nationals
10 Where do I get more information?

Habitual residence in Ireland is a condition that you must satisfy for certain social welfare payments and Child Benefit. This condition took effect from 1 May 2004 and affects all applicants regardless of nationality.

Last Updated: 05/04/2012 11:16

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