If one of your parents was born in Ireland you may be entitlement to Irish Citizenship by descent
. If one of your grand-parents was born in Ireland or if one of your parents was an Irish Citizen at the time of your birth you may be entitled to Irish Citizenship by obtaining a Foreign Birth Registration Certificate.
What qualifies you for an Irish passport?
You must be an Irish citizen
to get an Irish Passport. You are automatically an Irish Citizen if you were born in Ireland before 2005 or if you were born abroad to a parent who was born in Ireland before 2005.
How do I get an Irish passport through my grandparents?
Great grandparent born in Ireland
If your parent obtained citizenship (through his/her grandparent) either prior to your birth OR prior to July 1, 1986, you are then eligible to apply for citizenship through your Irish citizen parent. In that case, you will need to submit records relating to you and your parent.
Can Irish Descendants get an Irish passport?
Yes, you can apply for Irish citizenship by descent
. In these cases, you can become an Irish citizen through Foreign Birth Registration. Once a person is entered onto the Foreign Births Register they are an Irish citizen and entitled to apply for an Irish passport.
What are the benefits of having an Irish passport after Brexit?
Advantages of holding an Irish passport
You can travel freely throughout the 28 member states of the EU to live and work
. If you have children, they will be granted Irish and EU citizenship. You and your children will be able to access educational opportunities in Europe at a very low cost.
Is it worth getting an Irish passport?
Your Irish passport allows you to travel abroad and entitles you to certain diplomatic support services from Irish embassies if you get into difficulty abroad
. While your Irish passport is an internationally recognised travel document, it does not give you an automatic right to enter other countries.
Do you need original birth certificate for Irish passport?
You should include: Your child's civil birth certificate.
Your original Irish birth certificate or passport
(Proof of parent's citizenship).
Does Ireland allow dual citizenship?
Ireland allows dual citizenship
, which means that you can become an Irish citizens and remain a citizen of another country. Some countries do not allow dual citizenship and you should check the citizenship rules of your country of nationality if you are considering applying for Irish citizenship.
How long does it take to get Irish citizenship by descent?
At present, due to the complex nature of the Foreign Birth Registration it takes approximately
12 -18 months
to process a completed Foreign Birth Registration application. If you are an expectant parent applying to be entered on the Foreign Birth Register, you should mark this clearly on your application.
How much does it cost to get Irish citizenship?
| Application on behalf of a minor €200 | Widow, widower or surviving civil partner of Irish citizen €200 | Refugee, stateless person or programme refugee No charge | Others €950 |
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How much does an Irish passport cost?
| Adult Fee | Standard 10-year passport €75 | Large 66-page, 10-year passport €105 | Passport Card €35 | Standard passport plus Passport Card bundle €100 |
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Can I have both a British and Irish passport?
Dual citizenship (also known as dual nationality) is allowed in the UK
. This means you can be a British citizen and also a citizen of other countries. You do not need to apply for dual citizenship. You can apply for foreign citizenship and keep your British citizenship.
Can I live in France with an Irish passport?
Residency and Entry Requirements
Irish citizens as EU nationals, currently have the right to live, work and travel to and around France without having to register with the French authorities
.
What is the best passport to hold?
- Japan, Singapore (192 destinations)
- Germany, South Korea (190 destinations)
- Finland, Italy, Luxembourg, Spain (189 destinations)
- Austria, Denmark, France, Netherlands, Sweden (188 destinations)
- Ireland, Portugal (187 destinations)
Can I get a passport without a birth certificate?
Passport Application Without a Birth Certificate
The modifications to the passport policy, which were announced in December 2016, allow an individual to apply for a passport without submitting a birth certificate
. Instead, the applicant can provide any of the documents that the government has listed.
How long will it take to get an Irish passport?
You should use Passport Online if you have travel plans within the next 3 months. The current estimated turnaround time is
8 weeks
but this is not a service guarantee and you should not book flights until you have your passport.
Where can I get original birth certificate from Ireland?
You can apply for a certificate or copy of a certificate in person in
any Civil Registration Service
. Some Civil Registration Services have a walk-in service. You need to phone and book an appointment for others. To apply for a certificate or copy of a certificate by post, fill in the application form (pdf).
How do I get a dual Irish passport?
To claim Irish dual citizenship,
you must have your birth registered in the Foreign Births Register
. This requires documenting the applicant's descent from either an Irish-born grandparent or from a parent who is an Irish citizen.
How do I become an Irish citizen?
- Be 18 or over or married to an Irish citizen (children's applications are completed by a parent or guardian)
- Meet residency or marriage requirements.
- Have intentions to continue living Ireland.
- Make a declaration of fidelity at an official citizenship ceremony.
