If you want to get Irish citizenship, you need to.
To become an Irish citizen, you don't have to live in Ireland.You can be eligible for Irish citizenship no matter where you live if Ireland recognizes dual citizenship.You can claim citizenship if you were born in Ireland or have a parent who was there.Irish citizens gain citizenship this way.You can become a citizen if you are a legal resident of Ireland or the spouse or civil partner of an Irish citizen.
Step 1: Automatic citizenship can be claimed if you were born in Ireland.
If you were born in Ireland before January 1, 2005, you are a citizen of Ireland.You can apply for a passport by contacting the Irish Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.There are exceptions to automatic citizenship.If your parents were foreign diplomats, you wouldn't be eligible for automatic citizenship.Click on "Apply now" to apply for a passport.If one of your parents is an Irish citizen, a British citizen or a legal resident, you can claim automatic citizenship if you were born on the island of Ireland after January 1, 2005.
Step 2: If your parents were Irish citizens or legal residents, you can claim automatic citizenship.
If you are descended from Irish citizens, you may be eligible for citizenship even if you weren't born in Ireland.Automatic citizenship can be claimed if one of your parents was born on the island of Ireland, including Northern Ireland.An automatic citizen is someone who was born on the island of Ireland.It doesn't matter where you were born.You can apply for a passport at the Irish Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.If at least one of your parents was a legal resident of Ireland for 3 out of the 4 years before you were born, you will be automatically entitled to citizenship.If one of your parents was a legal resident in Ireland for 3 out of the 4 years before you were born, you can apply for a passport.The form can be downloaded from the website at http://www.inis.gov.ie.
Step 3: If one of your grandparents or great-grandparents was an Irish citizen, you can become a citizen by descent.
If neither of your parents were Irish citizens, you may still be able to become an Irish citizen by descent.You need to register your birth in the Foreign Births Register before applying for a passport.You have to complete this process online.Birth certificates of the parents or grandparents who were Irish citizens are required to prove your claim to citizenship.You must provide a certified or notarized copy of the photo page of your passport or other state-issued photo identity document.You must provide at least 3 documents proving your residency, such as a utility bill or correspondence from a bank or government agency.To begin your application, go to the website.
Step 4: You need to meet the eligibility requirements for naturalization.
Before you can apply for Irish citizenship through naturalization, you must be over the age of 18 and able to support yourself.You must also have good character and a clean criminal record, as well as a good faith intention to reside in Ireland after naturalization.
Step 5: Take your reckonable period of residence.
When applying for naturalization, periods you've legally resided in Ireland are taken into account.The periods must be documented with proof of residency.The online naturalization residency calculator can be used to calculate your reckonable residence.You have to be resident in Ireland for at least a year before applying.Ireland doesn't require a constant presence on the island of Ireland apart from the year preceding your application.Out of 8 years, your total presence in the country must be at least 1,460 days.
Step 6: You have to complete an application for naturalization.
The most recent naturalization application can be downloaded from the Irish Naturalization and Immigration Service website.Information about you, your residence in Ireland, family information, and your means of financial support are required on the form.All questions must be answered completely on the form.Before you start filling out the form, make sure you read the instructions carefully, as they include information on how to fill out each of the questions.You must include a copy of your marriage or civil partnership certificate in order to base your application on an Irish citizen.You should not sign the application until you are with someone who can be a witness.To determine who can serve as a witness, check the instructions.
Step 7: Pay the application fee when submitting your application.
Mail your application and supporting documents to the Citizenship Applications F8 Irish Naturalization and Immigration Service, PO Box 73, Tipperary Town.There is an application fee for adult naturalization.The INIS only accepts drafts from Irish banks.The draft should be made payable to the Secretary General.
Step 8: Wait for a decision on your application
You will usually get a notification in the mail within a week telling you that your application has been received.Most applications are processed within 6 months.You'll get a notice when a decision is made.If your application is approved, you will be given information on how to apply for a certificate of naturalization and attend your citizenship ceremony.Information on the reason for the denial and whether you have the right to request review of that decision are included in the notice if your application was denied.Even if you meet all of the eligibility requirements, the INIS can deny your application.You can apply again at any time.
Step 9: You have to pay the certification fee to attend the citizenship ceremony.
Before you can receive your citizenship certificate, you have to pay a certification fee.The fee was 950 as of 2019.You will be granted a certificate at the citizenship ceremony.Bank drafts drawn on an Irish bank are only accepted by the INIS.The Secretary General of the Department of Justice and Equality should receive your bank draft.As of the date listed on your naturalization certificate, your citizenship is active.