Habitual Residence Condition - SW 108

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 Exemptions from the HRC Condition
5 What factors are considered when deciding whether I satisfy this condition?
6 What documents do I need to provide?
7 Who makes decisions on habitual residence?
8 What if I am not happy with a decision?
9 What are my options if I do not satisfy the Habitual Residence Condition?
10 Family Benefits and EEA nationals
11 Supplementary Welfare Allowance
12 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 modified:10/02/2016

Habitual Residence Condition - SW 108

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