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Accredited Irish immigration lawyers We've had over 5000 applications approved Get the correct advice from qualified immigration experts Am I eligible for Irish citizenship through descent?Irish citizenship via birth or descent is a complex area of Irish immigration law. You could eligible for Irish citizenship if you were born in Ireland, or if one of your parents or grandparents was born in Ireland. However, it is important to note that you are not automatically entitled to Irish citizenship if you were born in Ireland. EXCELLENT ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ 4.7 rating 414 reviews  "Thanking you so much for helping me and my wife live together for now and the distant future. We are grateful for your help and patience. " ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ Shamrez Ali Posted 2 years ago "I needed an employment visa for some short-term work in Ireland. The Immigration Advice Service assisted me through the whole application process and their service was above and beyond my expectations. Thank you so much" ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ Daniel Origi Posted 2 years ago "I recommend the IAS for anyone needing immigration services. They are helpful and very friendly and made everything so simple. " ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ Lisa Olaodae Posted 2 years ago What are the different routes to Irish Citizenship through birth or descent?There are a number of different routes towards Irish citizenship through birth or descent. You could be eligible for Irish citizenship even if you weren’t born in Ireland or spent any time in the country. If you were born on the island of Ireland on or before 1st January 2005, you will automatically be eligible for Irish citizenship. Also, if you were born in Ireland on or after 1st January 2005 and one of your parents was an Irish citizen at the time of your birth, you will be eligible for Irish citizenship by birth. If a child was born on the island of Ireland on or after 1st January 2005 and one of their parents is British, or has permission to reside in Ireland or Northern Ireland, they will be eligible for Irish citizenship by birth. Irish citizenship for children of refugeesIf someone was born in Ireland and of their parents has approved refugee status, the child will be entitled to Irish citizenship. Who is not eligible for Irish citizenship by birth?If you were born in Ireland on or after 1st January 2005 to foreign national parents, you will not be eligible for Irish citizenship by birth. In this situation, one of the parents of the child will need to be able to prove that they have a genuine link to Ireland in order for the child to be eligible for Irish citizenship by birth. For example, if one of the parents lived in Ireland for three of the previous four years as reckonable residence immediately prior to the birth, this will count as a genuine link to Ireland, and the child will be eligible for Irish citizenship by birth. Can I claim for Irish citizenship by descent?You could be eligible for Irish citizenship even if you weren’t born in (or spent any time in Ireland). This route towards citizenship is known as Irish citizenship by descent. You can apply via this route if you have a link to Ireland through one of your parents or grandparents. Irish citizenship by descent is a very popular route towards citizenship, and is relatively straightforward in comparison to Irish citizenship by naturalisation.
What are the different routes towards Irish Citizenship by descent?If one of your parents was born in Ireland and was an Irish citizen at the time of your birth, you will be eligible for Irish Citizenship, even if you weren’t born in Ireland. Also, if you were born outside of Ireland and one of your parents was an Irish citizen at the time of your birth you will be eligible for Irish citizenship, even if your parent wasn’t born in Ireland. If this parent was deceased at the time of your birth but would have been an Irish citizen if they were alive, you will still be eligible for Irish citizenship by descent. In all of these situations, the rules apply regardless of whether your parents were married or not. Irish citizenship through ancestry of grandparentsIf one of your grandparents was born in Ireland, you will be eligible for Irish citizenship through the Irish citizenship by descent route. Irish citizenship through adoptionIf a child who isn’t an Irish citizen is adopted by an Irish citizen or a couple where either spouse is an Irish citizen, they will be eligible for Irish citizenship. What is the Foreign Births Register?If you are applying for Irish citizenship by descent, you need to register your birth on the Foreign Births Register. If one of your grandparents was born in Ireland or one of your parents was an Irish citizen at the time of your birth, you will need to register your birth on the Foreign Births Register before you begin your Irish citizenship by descent application. You will need to provide the following documents to register your birth:
If you are applying on behalf of a child as a guardian and not a parent, you will need to include proof of guardianship in order to complete the application. You will also need to provide documents which relate to the person you are basing the application on, whether that person is a parent or grandparent. The required documents are:
Foreign Births Register Application FormOnce you have gathered all the relevant documentation together, you will need to complete the application form. Here at the Immigration Advice Service, we can help you with the entire Foreign Births registration process. One of our experienced immigration lawyers can work with you to complete the application to the very highest of standards. Call us now on (+353) 061 518 025 to find out more. What is the fee for a Foreign Births Register Application?After your application form has been completed, you will need to pay the application fee which is €278 for adults and €158 for those who are under 18. What does it mean to have your form witnessed?An essential component of the Foreign Births Register application is to have your application witnessed by an appropriate person who is personally known to you, but not a relation. You must sign a printed copy of your application form in front of your witness. The witness will need to:
Who counts as an appropriate witness?The witness must be actively working in one of the following professions:
How long does the application take to process?Your Foreign Births Register application should be processed within six months. However, it could take up to 12 months for the application to be processed. What can I do if my application is refused?If your application is refused, you will receive a letter of refusal detailing the reasons for the refusal. If you provided all the required documentation in your application, you have the right to an appeal. An appeal letter should be written within six weeks of the date of the refusal. If you would like any help with the appeal letter, please do not hesitate to contact us on… Can I apply for an Irish passport once my birth is registered in the Foreign Births Register?Once you have been officially entered onto the Foreign Births Register, you will be able to apply for an Irish passport, provided you can meet certain requirements. If you are entitled to Irish citizenship by birth, you will not need to register the birth on the Foreign Births Register and will be able to apply for an Irish passport automatically. Advice PackageComprehensive immigration advice tailored to your circumstances and goals. Application PackageDesigned to make your visa application as smooth and stress-free as possible. Fast Track PackagePremium application service that ensures your visa application is submitted to meet your deadline. Appeal PackageEnsure you have the greatest chance of a successful appeal. We will represent you in any case. Yes, the IAS can provide full support if you would like to complete an Irish citizenship by birth
application on behalf of your child. With many years of experience in the field of Irish immigration law, the IAS can offer you the very highest level of service. Call us now on (+353) 061 518 025 to find out how we can help you. Generally, you will not need to register on the Foreign Births Register if you are applying for Irish citizenship by birth. However, if you wish to travel as an Irish citizen, you will need to apply for an Irish passport. You can only apply for Irish citizenship by descent as far back as your grandparents. Therefore, if your great grandmother was Irish but neither of your grandparents (or parents) are/were Irish, you will not be eligible for Irish citizenship by descent. How many generations can you go back to claim an Irish passport?The Ireland citizenship by Ancestry or Descent is open to individuals with Irish ancestry going back as far as great grandparents. Foreigners normally must have 5 years of residence in Ireland before being able to apply for naturalization.
How do I get an Irish passport 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. If you have obtained a certificate of naturalisation.
Who qualifies for an Irish passport?Eligibility. 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.
Can you claim citizenship through grandparents?U.S. citizenship does not pass directly from a grandparent to a grandchild. But don't stop there when looking into this matter. If your parent acquired citizenship from his or her parent (your grandparent), it's possible that you then acquired citizenship from your parent.
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