esa to southern ireland

my son is recieving esa and he has had alot of problems and has decided to move to southern ireland where his dad is. can he transfer from esa here to irish welfare system

katherine wrote: my son is recieving esa and he has had alot of problems and has decided to move to southern ireland where his dad is. can he transfer from esa here to irish welfare system

Hi k,

See the link below :

www.gov.uk/claiming-benefits-move-travel-abroad

As your son will be moving from the UK to an EEA Country to reside, it is not something that we can advise on.

A good idea may be for you/your son to check at this end with The DWP, and your son's Dad to check with the relevant government body in Eire.

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