Irish Citizenship by Descent

Irish Citizenship by Descent – Unlock EU & UK Residency Rights Through Your Heritage

Ireland offers a straightforward pathway to citizenship through ancestry. If you have an Irish-born parent, grandparent, or even great-grandparent, you may be eligible for Irish citizenship by descent. This process grants you access to both European Union and United Kingdom residency—the only passport in the world that does both.

🇮🇪 Gain Irish citizenship and enjoy the right to live, work, and travel freely throughout the EU and the UK.

Why Apply for Irish Citizenship?

🌍 EU Citizenship – Full rights to live, work, study, and retire in all 27 EU countries
🇬🇧 UK Residency Access – Irish passport holders retain the right to live and work in the UK
✈️ Visa-Free Travel – Irish citizens enjoy visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to over 190 countries
🧬 Ancestry-Based Eligibility – Go back as far as your great-grandparents in some cases
🛂 Dual Citizenship Allowed – You can keep your current nationality

4-Step Process to Irish Citizenship by Descent

✅ Step 1: Locate and compile all necessary documents proving your Irish ancestry
✅ Step 2: Apply for confirmation of your Irish citizenship
✅ Step 3: Register your birth in Ireland’s Foreign Births Register
✅ Step 4: Apply for your Irish passport

Who Is Eligible for Irish Citizenship by Descent?

✔️ You were born outside of Ireland, and one of the following applies:

• One of your parents was born in Ireland
• One of your grandparents was born in Ireland
• One of your great-grandparents was born in Ireland, and your parent was registered in the Foreign Births Register before your birth

✔️ You have no criminal record or pending criminal proceedings in any country

📌 For great-grandparent claims, timing of birth registration is essential. We’ll help you determine your eligibility.

Required Documents

📄 Completed citizenship application form
📸 Passport-sized photos
🛂 Copy of your valid passport
📄 Your original birth certificate
📄 Marriage certificate (if applicable)
📄 Birth, marriage, and death certificates for each direct ancestor connecting you to your Irish relative
📜 A signed letter stating your reason for applying
🧾 Criminal background check from your country of residence
📘 Proof of registration (or intent to register) in the Foreign Births Register

Important Notes

📌 All supporting documents must:

• Be certified by the issuing government authority
• Be apostilled for international recognition
• Include a certified translation if not in English

🧭 Missing documentation? We can help.
👉 Use our Genealogical Research service to recover lost Irish records

What’s Included in Our Service

✔ One complete and compliant citizenship application
✔ Full legal counseling throughout the process
✔ Document review, apostille handling, and translation coordination
✔ Registration assistance with the Foreign Births Register
✔ Consulate appointment preparation and concierge service

Start Your Irish Citizenship Application Today

With one of the most powerful passports in the world, Ireland offers a unique opportunity to reclaim your heritage—and unlock EU and UK freedom of movement in the process.

🔹 Begin your Irish citizenship by descent application 🔹
Two continents. One passport. Your ancestry is the key.

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