Request an application form

If you need to apply for a social welfare payment, you can do this online or by downloading or requesting an application form.

MyWelfare is the online home of social welfare services. It is safe, secure, and accessible anytime, anywhere, and on all devices.

All you need is an email address, PPSN and bank account details to use these services. You will have to set up a basic MyGovID account, but it is a simple and straightforward process.

You can find out more about how to apply online on MyWelfare.ie.

Download

If you would prefer to apply for a social welfare payment in writing, many of our application forms are available to download on gov.ie.

You can search for the application form you need by using our list of Social Welfare Forms.

You can also search for an application form by using our list of Social Welfare Schemes and Services.

• select the relevant scheme or service
• if the application form is available to download, it will be in the Apply section of the page

If you print from the website, you will not need to wait for an application form to arrive in the post.

Post

If you would prefer to order an application form by post, you can do so using our online form.

Request Postal Application Forms

You can request application forms for all Supplementary Welfare Allowance schemes, such as Additional Needs Payment, to be posted to you using our online form.

If you have any questions about applying for social welfare payments, please visit your local Intreo Centre or Branch Office.

You can find more information about all social welfare payments at Social Welfare Schemes and Services.