Free, instant guidance on your path to Irish citizenship — powered by AI and official government sources
If your parent was born in Ireland or was an Irish citizen at the time of your birth, you are automatically entitled to Irish citizenship.
If your grandparent was born in Ireland, register on the Foreign Births Register (FBR) through the Department of Foreign Affairs.
5 years reckonable residence: 1 year continuous + 4 of previous 8 years. Good character and intent to remain required.
Married to or in a civil partnership with an Irish citizen? 3 years reckonable residence required instead of 5.
Here is what to expect after submitting your naturalisation application — from submission to Irish passport.
Begin the naturalisation process
Background check via National Vetting Bureau
Your application is reviewed by the Minister
Pay the naturalisation certificate fee
Take the declaration of fidelity
You are now an Irish citizen!
Calculate if your residence period qualifies for Irish citizenship based on immigration stamps.
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