Where and how to apply

Applying for an XI (Northern Ireland) EORI Number

Who Should Apply: Businesses moving goods into/out of Northern Ireland.

Requirements: First, get a GB EORI, then apply for XI EORI.

Apply online: Apply for XI EORI

Processing usually takes up to 5 days.

Applying for a France (FR) EORI Number

Who Should Apply: Importers with their first entry point in France, or headquartered there.

To apply, visit: France EORI Guidance & Application

Follow French Customs’ instructions to submit key company and VAT information.

Applying for a Netherlands (NL) EORI Number

Who Should Apply: First-port importers into the Netherlands.

Apply here: Netherlands EORI Guidance & Application

Applying for a Spain (ES) EORI Number

Who Should Apply: Entities bringing goods first into Spain.

Apply here: Spain EORI Guidance & Application

Applying for a Belgium (BE) EORI Number

Who Should Apply: First customs declarations in Belgium.

To apply, visit: Belgium EORI PDF Guidance & Application

Applying for an Ireland (IE) EORI Number

Who Should Apply: Goods first entering via Ireland.

How to Apply:

Ireland requires direct contact with eCustoms Helpdesk. Email ecustoms@revenue.ie with:

• Full name
• Address
• Phone number and email
• Type of customs business activities
• Business type
• Application contact person
• Irish VAT number (if registered)
• Other EU Member State VAT numbers (if applicable)
• Confirmation you've not applied in another Member State
• Confirmation that Ireland is first point of entry