Returning to Northern Ireland

AgeNI

Age NI is a charity offering support to older people in Northern Ireland, including information on returning to the UK after living abroad.

Border People

The Border People website is an informative resource provided by the Centre for Cross Border Studies to help people who cross the border between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland to live, work, study, and retire.

Citizens Advice

Although the information on the Citizens Advice website does not apply to Northern Ireland, this page lists independent local agencies providing information and advice in Northern Ireland in-person, via email, and over the phone.

NIACRO

NIACRO is a Northern Irish charity working with prisoners and their family members. If you have returned to the north upon release from prison abroad, contact them for advice and support.

NI Direct

NI Direct is a government services and information website that has a designated resource page on moving back to Northern Ireland from abroad.

If you are looking for a GP, NI Direct has a ‘Find a GP practice’ feature which allows you to search by town, postcode, GP name, or practice. NI Direct also has useful information on how to claim benefits if you are living in Northern Ireland.

Northern Ireland Connections

Northern Irish Connections is global community of Northern Irish abroad, and an initiative of Invest Northern Ireland. Read their information on returning/moving to Northern Ireland.

Northern Ireland Housing Executive

If you have returned to Northern Ireland and you are homeless, contact the Northern Ireland Housing Executive for assistance by telephone on 03448 920 900.

Simon Community NI

The Simon Community NI is one of the main charities in Northern Ireland supporting people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.