Dubai to Ireland Removals
Moving to Ireland from Dubai — International Removals, Revenue Customs & Door-to-Door Delivery
Fusion Relocations has been managing Dubai to Ireland moves since 2010. We handle everything — from UAE export at Jebel Ali Port to Irish Revenue Commissioners customs clearance under the Transfer of Residence (ToR) relief, and door-to-door delivery to Dublin, Cork, Galway, Limerick, or anywhere in Ireland. FIDI FAIM-accredited, ISO 9001-certified, with professional delivery partners across all Irish counties.
What Moving from Dubai to Ireland Involves
Ireland is one of the most active routes on Fusion’s European network — driven by three distinct client profiles: returning Irish nationals completing UAE contract periods, corporate relocations to Dublin’s thriving tech and financial services sector (home to EMEA headquarters of Google, Meta, Apple, LinkedIn, and dozens of multinationals), and non-EU nationals relocating to Ireland on employment or Critical Skills permits.
Ireland is an EU member state. Household goods entering from the UAE clear through Irish Revenue Commissioners (An Coimisiún Ioncaim) under the Transfer of Residence (ToR) relief — Ireland’s implementation of EU Regulation 1186/2009. This relief eliminates Irish VAT (23% — one of the highest standard rates in the EU) and customs duty on qualifying used household effects. At 23%, Irish VAT makes correct application of ToR relief particularly important.
The primary port of entry is Dublin Port — Ireland’s largest container port by volume. For Cork and Munster deliveries, Cork Port can be the more efficient entry point. Sea transit from Jebel Ali to Dublin is 18–23 days via the standard routing through European hub ports.
Ireland’s housing market — particularly in Dublin — is characterised by high demand and limited supply. Many Dubai to Ireland clients are moving into rental accommodation before purchasing. Fusion offers flexible storage solutions in Ireland for clients who need intermediate storage between their arrival and their property being ready.
What Fusion Manages on This Route
- Free pre-move survey and written quotation
- Professional packing using FIDI-standard materials
- UAE customs export clearance — full documentation
- Jebel Ali Port loading and ocean freight to Dublin or Cork
- Irish Revenue ToR relief declaration and inventory prepared by Fusion
- Irish Revenue customs clearance — VAT and duty exemption applied
- Door-to-door delivery to any Irish county
18–23 Days Sea Transit
Jebel Ali to Dublin Port or Cork Port via European hub routing. Air freight via Dublin Airport (DUB) available in 3–5 days.
Transfer of Residence (ToR) Relief — 23% VAT Saved
Ireland’s ToR relief eliminates Irish VAT (23%) and customs duty on qualifying used household goods. At 23%, Irish VAT is one of the highest standard rates in the EU. Fusion prepares the Revenue ToR declaration and inventory in-house on every Dubai to Ireland move.
Dublin, Cork, Galway & All 26 Counties
Dublin (all postcodes including D1–D24 and the commuter belt), Cork city and county, Galway, Limerick, Waterford, and all 26 counties — including rural county deliveries and remote western coastal locations.
Dublin Tech & Finance Sector Expertise
Dublin’s Silicon Docks and IFSC are home to EMEA headquarters of the world’s largest tech and financial companies. Fusion regularly manages corporate relocations for employees arriving to Dublin’s multinational hub — with employer relocation policy coordination as standard.
Ireland Delivery Coverage
We Deliver Across All 26 Counties of Ireland
Fusion delivers to every Irish county — from Dublin’s D4 Ballsbridge embassies and Dalkey coastal villas to Cork’s Douglas and Blackrock suburbs, Galway’s Salthill waterfront, and rural county homes in Connemara, Kerry, and Donegal. Our Irish partner network covers the full country including remote rural deliveries requiring specialist access.
Moving to a rural county property, a coastal location in Connemara or Kerry, or a commuter belt town outside Dublin? Contact our team — rural access logistics are planned at survey stage.
Shipping Options — Dubai to Ireland
Choose the Right Shipping Method for Your Move
Dublin Port handles the majority of Irish container imports and is the standard entry point for Leinster, Connacht, and most Irish destinations. Cork Port is the most efficient entry point for deliveries to Cork city and county, Kerry, and Munster. Both ports operate efficient customs processes with Irish Revenue clearance typically taking 2–5 working days.
Irish Revenue Customs — Transfer of Residence Relief
Importing Household Goods to Ireland — VAT-Free for Qualifying Residents
Ireland is an EU member state. All household goods entering from the UAE clear through Irish Revenue Commissioners (An Coimisiún Ioncaim) under the Transfer of Residence (ToR) relief — Ireland’s implementation of EU Regulation 1186/2009. Irish VAT at 23% is one of the EU’s highest standard rates, making correct application of this relief particularly valuable. Fusion prepares the ToR declaration and inventory in-house on every Dubai to Ireland move.
Transfer of Residence (ToR) Relief — Ireland
Irish Revenue implements EU Regulation 1186/2009 as the Transfer of Residence (ToR) relief. Qualifying individuals transferring their normal place of residence from outside the EU to Ireland may import used household goods free of Irish VAT (23%) and customs duty.
Eligibility Requirements
- You must be transferring your normal place of residence from outside the EU to Ireland
- You must have lived outside the EU continuously for at least 12 months immediately before the move
- Goods must have been owned and used by you personally for at least 6 months before the move
- Goods must not be sold, lent, pledged, or hired out for 12 months after importation
- The ToR claim must be submitted to Irish Revenue before or at the time of importation — not after
Required Documentation
- Irish Revenue ToR declaration — C&E Form 1076 (Transfer of Residence) completed and signed
- Full itemised inventory — descriptions and estimated values
- Proof of former residence outside the EU for 12+ months — UAE residence visa, Emirates ID, employer letter, utility bills
- Proof of new Irish address — tenancy agreement (RTB-registered lease) or property purchase contract
- Passport copy and UAE residency documentation
- Bill of Lading
Fusion prepares the C&E 1076 ToR declaration and itemised inventory in-house on every Dubai to Ireland move.
PPS Number — Irish Personal Public Service Number
The PPS number (Personal Public Service number) is Ireland’s unique personal identifier, equivalent to a social insurance number. It is required for: employment in Ireland (PAYE tax registration), accessing social welfare services, engaging with government departments, enrolling children in school, and accessing many public services. PPS numbers are issued by the Department of Social Protection after arriving in Ireland and establishing address. New arrivals typically apply in person at their local Intreo Centre or Social Welfare office. Fusion briefs every client on the PPS number application process before they leave Dubai.
Irish Housing Market — Storage Advice
Dublin and other major Irish cities have experienced significant housing supply shortages in recent years. Many Dubai to Ireland clients — including returning Irish nationals and corporate relocatees — find that their intended property is not available at the time their goods arrive. Fusion offers flexible Irish storage through our partner network for clients in this position — a common practical requirement on this route that Fusion plans for at survey stage.
Vehicles to Ireland
Vehicles imported into Ireland from outside the EU are subject to VRT (Vehicle Registration Tax) — assessed at the time of registration on the Irish motor tax system. VRT is calculated based on the vehicle’s CO2 emissions and open market selling price (OMSP) as determined by Revenue. UAE-specification vehicles require COC (Certificate of Conformity) for EU type approval and must be adapted for Irish road compliance (including headlight adjustment for left-hand traffic). VRT rates range from 7% to 41% of OMSP depending on CO2 band, plus VAT (23%) on the VRT amount. Ireland drives on the left, so UAE right-hand-drive vehicles are compatible with Irish road layout without steering conversion. Fusion advises at survey stage — see our Automobile Relocation page.
Pets to Ireland
Ireland is an EU member state. Dogs and cats from the UAE need: ISO microchip, valid rabies vaccination, a blood titre test from an EU-approved laboratory (rabies antibody level must be 0.5 IU/ml or above), and an EU-format health certificate issued by an officially authorised UAE veterinarian within 10 days of travel. The titre test must be performed at least 30 days after vaccination and the result must be at least 0.5 IU/ml. Ireland has strict biosecurity controls — pets not meeting all requirements may be refused entry or placed in quarantine. Fusion advises at survey stage — see our Pet Relocation page.
How a Dubai to Ireland Move Works
Your Move, Step by Step
Every Dubai to Ireland move is managed end-to-end under a single contract — including Irish storage if the Dublin housing market means your property isn’t ready when your goods arrive.
01 Free Pre-Move Survey & Storage Assessment
A Fusion surveyor visits your Dubai home or conducts a video survey to assess your volume, identify restricted items, and advise on the best shipping method. Given Dublin’s housing market, we also discuss at this stage whether Irish storage may be needed on arrival — and quote for it upfront so there are no surprises.
02 Irish Revenue ToR Documentation Prepared
Fusion prepares the C&E 1076 Transfer of Residence declaration and itemised inventory. Your UAE residence documentation (12+ months), employer letter, Emirates ID, and new Irish address are assembled into the evidence file. We brief you on the PPS number application process — which you should start on arrival at your local Intreo Centre.
03 Professional Packing
Our FIDI-trained crew pack your household using FIDI-standard double-wall cartons, tissue wrap, furniture blankets, and specialist crates. Every item is logged against the Revenue ToR inventory during packing. For corporate relocations, any employer-specified packing standards are applied.
04 UAE Export Clearance
UAE export declaration, packing list, commercial invoice, and Bill of Lading managed in full. Your container is sealed and transported to Jebel Ali Port. The Bill of Lading names Dublin Port or Cork Port as the Irish arrival port based on your delivery destination.
05 Ocean Freight to Dublin or Cork
Your container departs Jebel Ali on the next available sailing via European hub ports. Dublin Port is the standard entry point for Leinster, Connacht, and most Irish destinations. Cork Port serves Cork city and county, Kerry, and Munster. Transit is 18–23 days. Vessel tracking provided throughout.
06 Irish Revenue ToR Customs Clearance
Our Irish partner agent submits the C&E 1076 ToR declaration to Irish Revenue at the port of entry. Clearance typically takes 2–5 working days with correctly prepared documentation. If Revenue selects the container for physical inspection, our agent manages the process on your behalf.
07 Road Freight or Irish Storage
From Dublin or Cork port, your goods are transported by road to your delivery address — or to our Irish storage facility if your property is not yet ready. Dublin city: same day or next day from Dublin Port. Cork city: same day from Cork Port. Galway: approximately 2 hours from Dublin. Kerry: approximately 3 hours from Cork.
08 Door-to-Door Delivery
Delivered by our Irish partner team. For Dublin apartment buildings, lift access and parking is coordinated in advance. Unpacking, furniture placement, and debris removal on request. Storage is released to your address as soon as your property is ready — with a single delivery from our Irish facility.
Get Your Quote in 2 Hours
Tell us your Dubai address, Irish destination (Dublin, Cork, Galway, Limerick), approximate move size, and preferred moving date. A Fusion Ireland route specialist will contact you within 2 hours with a written quote — including Revenue ToR documentation, ocean freight, customs clearance, and Irish storage if needed.
Why Choose Fusion for Dubai to Ireland
ToR Done Right. Dublin Storage Planned. PPS Briefing Included.
Irish VAT at 23%, the Dublin housing storage reality, the PPS number sequence, VRT on your UAE vehicle, and corporate relocation policy coordination — every complexity of a Dubai to Ireland move, Fusion manages as standard.
Revenue ToR C&E 1076 — 23% VAT Saved
Irish VAT at 23% is one of the EU’s highest standard rates. Fusion prepares the C&E 1076 Transfer of Residence declaration and itemised inventory in-house — no separate Irish customs agent or solicitor needed for your customs documentation.
Dublin Housing Reality — Storage Planned From Day One
Dublin’s housing shortage means many clients arrive before their property is ready. Fusion quotes for Irish storage at survey stage — not as a last-minute surprise at Dublin Port — and manages the release delivery to your address when ready.
Dublin Tech & Corporate Relocations
Fusion regularly manages relocations for employees arriving to work at Dublin’s multinational tech and financial services companies. Employer relocation policy coordination, timing flexibility, and professional packing standards for corporate inventories are standard.
PPS Number & VRT — Pre-Departure Briefing
The PPS number application and the VRT vehicle registration tax are two of the most important practical steps for new Irish residents. Fusion briefs every client on both at survey stage — including the CO2-based VRT calculation for UAE vehicles.
RHD Vehicles — Ireland Drives Left
Ireland drives on the left, the same as the UAE — so your right-hand-drive UAE vehicle does not need steering conversion. VRT is still payable, but the absence of a steering conversion requirement significantly reduces the practical barriers to importing your UAE vehicle to Ireland.
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What Our Clients Say
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★★★★★
“We moved back from Dubai to Dublin after eight years. Fusion managed the full ToR relief, the Revenue clearance, and our goods were in our Blackrock home within 22 days of leaving Dubai. They also warned us that our new sofa — bought four months before leaving — might not qualify for the 6-month rule and advised us to document the purchase. Revenue accepted everything without query.”
Conor & Aoife M.
Dubai to Dublin, 2024
★★★★★
“Corporate relocation from Abu Dhabi to Dublin for a tech role. Fusion coordinated with our HR department’s relocation policy, packed professionally, and cleared Irish Revenue in three working days. The Dublin apartment wasn’t ready for two weeks after our goods arrived — Fusion had already planned storage and it was totally seamless.”
Raj P.
Abu Dhabi to Dublin, 2023
★★★★★
“Moving from Dubai to Cork for a family reason after twelve years in the UAE. Fusion routed through Cork Port — much better than routing everything through Dublin. Our goods arrived in our Douglas home within 20 days. The PPS number briefing before we left was helpful — we arrived knowing exactly what to do.”
Siobhán & Declan O.
Dubai to Cork, 2024
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Tell us your Dubai address, Irish destination, approximate home size, and preferred moving date. A Fusion Ireland route specialist will provide a written quote within 2 hours — covering Revenue ToR documentation, ocean freight to Dublin or Cork, customs clearance, and Irish storage if needed.
