Irish Citizenship by Naturalisation

Which route applies to you?

There are five ways to apply for Irish citizenship by naturalisation. Choose the one that fits your situation and we'll check your readiness step by step.

Citizenship by ResidenceYou're an adult who has lived legally in Ireland and meets the 5-year reckonable residence requirement.5 years' residence →Spouse of an Irish CitizenYou're married to, or in a civil partnership with, an Irish citizen for 3 years and lived on the island of Ireland.3 years · married 3 years →Refugee / ProtectionYou were declared a refugee or granted international protection, counting residence from your grant of status.5 years from grant →Irish Descent or AssociationsYou're of Irish descent or have Irish associations by blood, adoption, civil partnership or affinity.Discretionary (section 16) →Applying for a MinorApplying on behalf of a child under 18 — through a naturalised parent, Irish descent, or birth in Ireland.Child under 18 →Citizenship by Birth or DescentYou were born in Ireland, or have an Irish parent, grandparent or ancestor — you may already be a citizen.Passport / Foreign Births →