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Irish Citizenship: Your Gateway to Europe

Ireland offers one of the most accessible EU citizenship programs through descent, with a 2-generation limit for grandchildren of Irish citizens and no residency requirement.

Processing: 6-18 months
Difficulty: Easy
Success rate: 95%
Visa-free: 187 destinations

🇮🇪 Why Choose Irish Citizenship?

  • EU citizenship (27 countries)
  • Strong passport (187 destinations)
  • No residency requirement
  • Fast processing (6-18 months)
  • No language requirement
  • Allows dual citizenship

Irish Citizenship Pathways

Understanding Irish Citizenship

Irish citizenship offers one of the most straightforward paths to European Union citizenship for those with Irish heritage. With its 2-generation limit, Ireland allows both children and grandchildren of Irish citizens to claim citizenship through the Foreign Births Registration process, making it an attractive option for millions of people worldwide with Irish ancestry.

Unlike naturalization processes that require years of residence, Irish citizenship by descent has no residency requirement and can be completed entirely from abroad. The process typically takes 6-18 months and costs significantly less than other European citizenship programs, making it an accessible option for those seeking EU citizenship and the benefits of one of the world's strongest passports.

Irish citizenship provides immediate access to live, work, and study anywhere in the European Union, plus visa-free travel to 187 destinations worldwide. The citizenship can be passed down to future generations, ensuring your family maintains this valuable connection to Ireland and the European Union for years to come.

Explore Related Opportunities

Italy

Processing time: 12-36 months

United Kingdom

Processing time: 6-12 months

Portugal

Processing time: 8-18 months

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Ireland at a Glance

Population:5.1 million
Capital:Dublin
Languages:English, Irish
Currency:EUR (€)
EU Member:✓ Yes
Dual citizenship:✓ Allowed
Visa-free travel:187 destinations

Recent Updates

Processing Times

Current FBR processing: 8-15 months average

Online Applications

All FBR applications now submitted online first

Document Requirements

Stricter authentication requirements for foreign documents