PDA1 certificate for a posted worker in the EU or EEA under EU Regulations Application Form (EUW1)

• Published date: 22 June 2021
• Issuer: Department of Social Protection

Pay Related Social Insurance (PRSI) contributions for posted workers in the EU or EEA

Citizens of the European Union (EU) and the European Economic Area (EEA) have the right to live

and work in other member states. You are classed as a posted worker if your employer sends you to

work on a temporary basis from Ireland to another EU or EEA member state.

This form should be completed by you and your employer in order to continue paying Pay Related

Social Insurance (PRSI) contributions in Ireland and to obtain exemptions from paying social

security contributions in the country you are posted to.

If a posting is approved, a certificate known as a PDA1 is issued to prove the arrangement in the EU

or EEA member state that work is being carried out.

How do I qualify as a posted worker in another EU or EEA member state?

To qualify as a posted worker you must be in employment and paying PRSI contributions in Ireland

before a posting arrangement starts. Employers wishing to post workers must be able to prove they

carry out substantial business activities in Ireland.

When do I apply?

You should apply for a PDA1 certicate at least four weeks before the start of your posting.

What do I need to complete this application form?

You will need your Personal Public Service (PPS) Number and details of:

• your employment in Ireland; and

• where you will live and work when you are posted abroad.

If any clarications are needed to process your application, this will be done by e-mail or phone, so

please include full contact details in your application.

How to complete this application form?

• there is an example on the back of this page that can be used as a guide to ll in this form;

• write with a black ballpoint pen, use capital letters and place an X in the relevant boxes;

• complete part 1 and sign and date the declaration; and

• ask your employer to complete part 2 and sign and date the declaration.

How do I apply?

Send this completed form to:

International Postings

Client Eligibility Services

Department of Social Protection

Cork Road

Waterford

X91 EH04

How can I get help and further information?

If you need any help to complete this form, please contact the Client Eligibility Services section by

email at E101spc@welfare.ie or by calling 0818 690 690. Your local Intreo Centre, Social Welfare

O󰀩ce or any Citizens Information Centre can also help. You can nd the name and address of your

local Intreo Centre or Social Welfare O󰀩ce by visiting www.gov.ie/intreo

For more information, visit www.gov.ie/EUW1-A1

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Application form for

PDA1 certificate for a posted

worker in the EU or EEA

under EU Regulations