r/IndiansinIreland

Hi all, I have a question. I returned to India after completing my course due to some family issues. I’ve now been in India for close to a year, though I’ve continued applying for full time jobs during this time. I’m currently on Stamp 1G.

Is there a possibility my IRP renewal could get rejected because I’ve been out of the country for this long? Any insight from people who’ve been in a similar situation would be appreciated.

Indian origin, Irish citizen query. How to effectively plan for Irish inheritance tax on indian property from parents/ ancestors.

India has no inheritance taxes and wealth and assets can be passed from generation to generations easily .Assets are based in India.

Incase we want to bring the money to Ireland after selling it in India, we need to pay taxes in Ireland also.

Ireland has very high tax rates for inheritance and we can't effectively pass ancestral items to our next generation.

Tax free threshold is only 400k € which is very low.

So laymen terms speaking...basically any indian origin person cannot even leave a house or flat to their kids ( without taxes in Ireland) , any amount beyond 400k will be taxed.

What happened to good old days of people genuinely trying to pass on a good deed and help someone without expecting anything in return let alone being paid for it?

Blows my mind all these people linking their TopMate accounts on their LinkedIn and asking people to book their calendars via there so that they pay. I've been here for a few years, networked my ass off and anytime anyone's helped me had no financial interest and just them wanting to pass on what was given to them - advice and help - which I've paid it forward. Spoke to someone today who said they had to do a paid call. I was furious as this guy owns houses here, big car, big insta presence so what's up with the greed! I'm an Indian myself and don't recall seeing this shit anywhere else but us indians and topmate

I know some people may get 50 call requests each week so they want to milk it but if someones genuine and in need of it - someone wanting someone to glance at their CV, learn from your job hunt experiences, or they're admitted to a program you were in, why do you want money in return? I'm sure your job pays you well enough as you've been around a bit so why milk someone who could really do with a bit of help.

Boils my blood. Was this even a thing 5 years ago? Y'all got in, networked your way in by setting up calls for free and you want to be paid for it now?

Rant over.

I’ve been living here for 4 years now. Back home I had a solid circle of friends, but here I’ve been struggling with loneliness. The Irish are genuinely warm and friendly, but I find there’s a certain reservedness that makes it hard to go beyond surface-level connections. Curious to hear where others have had better luck. I am considering a move to Dublin because while it is expensive I find that the crowd is more younger and also it may be easier to mingle and make friends.

Hello Indians. I know India is a rather diverse place (on par with how a European would abstractly consider European cultures to themselves be diverse). Good day to you.

Please make some sort of shitpost. What memes even exist in India, these days? Is the entire internet now just completely conquered by AI slop?

They say that it is updated in chronological order, so then how come the irl number which is greater than my irl number got approved first and also I saw other number in list they are in chronological order only.

What is happening can someone tell anyone got any idea about it or this same happen with someone else too?

So I got an offer from QUB and after checking the news as an international student Im very concerned about the saftey of women and poc, is it really safe to join QUB rn or should I let this one go?

Hi everyone,

I'm applying next week for an Ireland Long Stay D Join Family/Spouse visa from India, and I'm getting conflicting information about whether my Indian marriage certificate needs to be apostilled before submitting the application.

Has anyone here applied recently?

- Did you get your marriage certificate apostilled?

- Was it specifically required by the visa office or VFS?

- If you didn't get it apostilled, was your visa application accepted without any issues?

I'd really appreciate hearing about your recent experience, especially if you applied within the last year.

Thanks in advance!

I am 2019 passout with a B.Tech degree from India.
Currently not working anywhere due to layoffs but have 6 years of experience in tech as Software Developer, including FAANG companies.

Recently I am planning to move to Ireland for masters in AI/ Computer Science for 1 year programme and get a job there in IT field. My plan here is to integrate with this country and it’s culture and get settled as a citizen in long terms.

My point here is market is already doomed everywhere in this world, and If I have skills and willing to move, then why not move in a country where govt values it’s citizens, have safety nets for people, values the people who contribute in nation building and where people are more civilised and well cultured, instead of struggling in a 3rd world country, where every day there is loots and scams going on here.

What suggestions would you guys like to give me out here
Also apart from AI/Computer Science courses, what other courses I can pursue in Ireland, which can provide me job opportunities in Ireland.

Hi, this is just a few tips I think indians moving to Ireland can use based on my own experience.

1.

Try to engage with people outside of the Indian community.

I'm not saying everyone doesn't do this, but it's important to build connections beyond your own community. Talk to your coworkers, take part in social activities that aren't just with other Indians, and if you have the time, consider joining a sports club or picking up a hobby. It can make settling in much easier. And it can go a long way. If you are in university join clubs and societies you are interested in. You can make a lot of friends there and even ones you probably stay friends with even after university.

2.

If you're moving here with children, let them build their own social lives with other kids.

Don't make their entire life revolve around the family. Encourage them to play, talk, and make friends with children in the neighborhood and at school. It will help them integrate, build confidence, and feel more at home.

3.

If you're feeling homesick or don't see yourself building a future here, listen to yourself.

If you find that you're constantly unhappy or planning to return home after working here for a while, that's okay. Your mental health and overall well-being are more important than staying somewhere you don't see a future for. There's no shame in deciding that home is where you're happiest.

People of Dublin, what’s life really like there?

I’m an Indian considering moving to Dublin for y master’s in cyber security and possibly staying to build my career.

I’d love to hear your honest experiences:

Work-life balance

Safety for women

Job prospects after graduation

Saving money despite the cost of living

Making friends as an international student

What you love most, and what you wish you’d known before moving

Any advice or personal experiences would be really appreciated. Thanks!

Apologies if this is a bit divisive, I genuinely don't mean it that way.

I was at the Mohanlal show in the 3Arena the other day (Amazing talent at show - KS Chitra chechi is an absolute angel. Grammy award winner Manoj George, Vidhu Pratham etc to name a few but I digress..).

My point is that, at the start, the Irish national anthem was played, and most of the audience stood up for it. At the end of the show, the Indian national anthem was played, and again, most people stood up.

I completely understand why people chose to stand, and I respect that. Personally, I stayed seated. It was not out of disrespect for either country, but because I really don't think national anthems belong to entertainment events.

I've been to the 3Arena many times over the years for concerts, stand up comedy etc, and I've never seen national anthems played before or after a show. To me, it feels like unnecessary performative patriotism rather than something that adds to a cultural event. I know it's thing in India, but do we have to import that here to Ireland?

This isn't a criticism of India or Ireland, and it's certainly not a criticism of those who stood. It's simply my view that if we're organising cultural programmes abroad, we should let the performance speak for itself and leave national anthems for occasions where they're actually appropriate.

Curious to hear what others think.

Hey everyone. I am a recent journalism and mass communication graduate, but I am looking to pivot my career toward psychology. Since making this transition isn't quite feasible within the current Indian education system, I discovered that Ireland offers a viable alternative. Specifically, I am looking at a two-year conversion diploma accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS), which I plan to pursue at Dublin Business School before aiming for a master's degree at Trinity College Dublin.

My target intake is September 2027. To give you some context on my profile, I already have one year of experience in the psychology field, a published book on the subject, and two research papers to my name. I am also fluent in French and Spanish, and I recently achieved an overall band score of 8 on the IELTS. Beyond that, I have professional experience in journalism and film production, and I am currently upskilling to secure a part-time job—ideally within the mental health sector—while studying in Ireland.

Here is the catch: I cannot afford the tuition fees upfront, so I am considering an educational loan. Since my long-term plan involves working in Ireland post-graduation, I am under the impression that clearing the debt won't be an uphill battle.

So, I would love some perspective from you all. Am I executing a brilliantly calculated career move, or am I completely delusional and in desperate need of touching grass? Could you guys please tell me exactly how deep in the water I am, or should I just unpack my bags and forget about Ireland altogether?

Hey fellow Indians,

I'm a 27F working in IT in the public sector. I moved to Ireland 3 years ago as a student, completed my MSc at UCD, and have prior IT experience in India.

I also do weekend online tutoring for a few juniors at my college in India, but I don't think it's worth the amount of effort I put in. So, I'm planning to start private tuition classes, but I'm not sure where to begin. I'm here to ask for opinions, insights, and to understand the prospects.

My plan is to offer the first class for free and continue only if students are interested and find my teaching suitable. I'm planning to teach Junior Cert and Leaving Cert students.

If any parents are looking for a tutor for their children, or if you know someone who might be interested, I'd be happy to connect and discuss further.

If you have any insights, advice, or are interested, feel free to DM me. We can also connect via LinkedIn🤞

Edit:

I didn’t realise there was such strong frustration around tuition classes in India, and it’s good to see that many of ye are concerned about not putting extra pressure on kids.

Just to clarify, grinds/tuition are actually very common in Ireland and are not just an Indian concept. It’s generally seen as additional academic support rather than something negative here.

What if you forget to file tax last year? Is there any penalty? I did one odd job that would’ve earned me max to max about 4k in the whole year
Would it lead to any consequences as I started a full time role this year but adjusted my tax credits and no emergency tax was cut from my first salary here