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Irish Citizenship by Descent
Ireland offers one of the most straightforward citizenship by descent programs in Europe. With no language requirements and strong passport mobility, Irish citizenship provides access to both EU and UK benefits through the Common Travel Area.
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Processing Time
6-12 months
Starting Price
$500
Process Difficulty
Success Factors
Clear documentation available
Moderate processing times
Expert guidance essential
Irish Citizenship by Descent Pathways
Different paths based on your Irish ancestry
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Parent Born in Ireland
If your parent was born in Ireland or was already registered in the Foreign Births Register before your birth, you have automatic entitlement to Irish citizenship.
Fastest Path
• Automatic entitlement
• 3-6 month timeline
• Simplified documentation
• Automatic entitlement
• 3-6 month timeline
• Simplified documentation
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Grandparent Born in Ireland
Most straightforward path - grandparent born anywhere on the island of Ireland before 1922, or in Republic of Ireland after 1922.
Most Common
• Direct registration in FBR
• 6-12 month timeline
• No residency required
• Direct registration in FBR
• 6-12 month timeline
• No residency required
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Great-Grandparent Born in Ireland
More complex path requiring your parent to have been registered in FBR before your birth, or you must have lived in Ireland for 3+ years.
Additional Requirements
• Parent must be in FBR first
• Or 3 years Irish residence
• 12-18 month timeline
• Parent must be in FBR first
• Or 3 years Irish residence
• 12-18 month timeline
Important Notes for Irish Citizenship
✅ What Qualifies as "Ireland"
• Republic of Ireland (26 counties)
• Northern Ireland (6 counties) - before 1922
• Any county before Irish independence (1922)
• All 32 counties if born before partition
❌ Common Disqualifiers
• Great-great-grandparent connection (too distant)
• Northern Ireland birth after 1922 (special rules)
• Adoption breaking the blood line
• Missing vital records from Ireland
Why Choose Irish Citizenship?
English-speaking EU country with familiar legal system
Work and live anywhere in the EU (27 countries)
Common Travel Area rights in UK and Ireland
Visa-free travel to 185+ countries worldwide
No residency requirement to maintain citizenship
Access to world-class Irish healthcare and education
Strong cultural and ancestral connections
Dual citizenship allowed - keep your US passport
Application Process & Pricing
Everything you need to know about getting your Irish citizenship
Eligibility Requirements
Key requirements for Irish citizenship by descent
Irish-born grandparent (born anywhere on the island of Ireland)
Great-grandparent born in Ireland (with additional requirements)
Parent registered in Foreign Births Register before your birth
Documentary evidence of the Irish lineage
All births, deaths, and marriages properly documented
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Required Documents
Documents you'll need to gather for your application
Your birth certificate (long-form with parents' names)
Parent's birth certificate (long-form)
Irish grandparent's birth certificate from Ireland
Marriage certificates for each generation
Death certificates (if applicable)
Evidence of continuous Irish citizenship line
Process Timeline
Step-by-step timeline for your Irish citizenship journey
1
Eligibility Assessment
Verify Irish ancestor qualification and pathway
1-2 weeks
2
Irish Document Collection
Request vital records from Irish authorities
2-4 months
3
Family Document Assembly
Gather US/international family documents
1-3 months
4
Application Preparation
Complete FBR forms and supporting documentation
2-4 weeks
5
Foreign Births Register Processing
Irish Department processes application
4-8 months
6
Passport Application
Apply for Irish passport once citizenship confirmed
4-6 weeks
Common Challenges & Solutions
Potential obstacles in the Irish citizenship process and our proven solutions to overcome them
Challenge: Limited to grandparent/great-grandparent eligibility
Comprehensive Eligibility Assessment
• Thorough family tree analysis to identify all possible pathways
• Research alternative EU citizenship options through other ancestors
• Explore marriage-based or naturalization alternatives if descent isn't viable
• Detailed consultation on great-grandparent pathway requirements
• Research alternative EU citizenship options through other ancestors
• Explore marriage-based or naturalization alternatives if descent isn't viable
• Detailed consultation on great-grandparent pathway requirements
Challenge: Irish civil registration began in 1864 - earlier records difficult
Advanced Genealogy Research
• Access to specialized Irish genealogy databases and archives
• Partnership with Irish genealogy researchers and local historians
• Church records and parish register research for pre-1864 births
• Alternative document strategies using immigration and census records
• Partnership with Irish genealogy researchers and local historians
• Church records and parish register research for pre-1864 births
• Alternative document strategies using immigration and census records
Challenge: Northern Ireland vs. Republic birth location matters
Expert Geographic & Legal Analysis
• Detailed analysis of historical Irish borders and partition impact
• Expert knowledge of different rules for Northern Ireland births
• Guidance on Common Travel Area implications and requirements
• Strategic advice on timing and application pathways
• Expert knowledge of different rules for Northern Ireland births
• Guidance on Common Travel Area implications and requirements
• Strategic advice on timing and application pathways
Challenge: Queue delays for document requests from Ireland
Priority Document Retrieval Service
• Established relationships with Irish civil registration offices
• Priority processing arrangements where available
• Multiple simultaneous document requests to reduce wait times
• Real-time tracking and status updates on all document requests
• Priority processing arrangements where available
• Multiple simultaneous document requests to reduce wait times
• Real-time tracking and status updates on all document requests
Challenge: Complex rules for great-grandparent cases
Specialized Legal Expertise
• Immigration attorneys specializing in Irish citizenship law
• Detailed analysis of Foreign Births Register requirements
• Strategic planning for multi-generational applications
• Expert guidance on residency requirements and alternatives
• Detailed analysis of Foreign Births Register requirements
• Strategic planning for multi-generational applications
• Expert guidance on residency requirements and alternatives
Our Track Record Overcoming Challenges
98%
Success Rate
Even complex cases
2,500+
Cases Completed
All citizenship types
15
Years Experience
Specialized expertise
Don't Let Challenges Stop Your Citizenship Journey
Our experts have seen every possible obstacle and know exactly how to overcome them.
Standard
Basic Package
$500 USD /Adult Applicant
1:1 guidance with a dedicated advisor. You retrieve the documents—we tell you what, where, and how. Once your file is complete, we conduct final review.
Includes:
✅ Kickoff call + personal roadmap
✅ Tailored client portal
✅ Prefilled document order forms
✅ Guidance on submission
Not Included
❌ Document retrieval costs
❌ Authentication/apostille costs
❌ Translation costs
❌ Government Application fee
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All Inclusive
Full Service Package
$1,500 USD / Adult Applicant
*Example 2 Generations
Includes: Everything from Standard plus:
✅ Dedicated case manager & attorney oversight
✅ Full legal support by Italian Legal team
✅ Full document retrieval & apostilles
✅ Certified translations & notarizations
✅ Application prep & submission
✅ Passport issuance assistance
Add your spouse, children, and grandchlidren under one application flow. Our calculator shows a transparent total for your household. Immediate family only.
Extended family relatives join via the Ambassador Program.
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Living in Ireland
Everything you need to know about life in Ireland
Country Overview
Capital
Dublin
Population
5.1 million
Language
English & Irish
Currency
Euro (€)
GDP per Capita
$85,267
Time Zone
GMT/IST
Passport Mobility
Global Ranking
#6
Visa-free destinations
185 countries
EU Work Rights
✓ 27 countries
Common Travel Area
✓ UK & Ireland
Schengen Access
✓ Free travel
Quality of Life
Global Peace Index
#3 worldwide
Happiness Report
#14 worldwide
Human Development
#8 worldwide
Healthcare Quality
#5 worldwide
Life Expectancy
82.8 years
Healthcare System
Ireland has a universal healthcare system (HSE) ranked #19 globally by WHO
System Overview
System Name
Health Service Executive (HSE)
Global Ranking
#19 (WHO)
Coverage
Universal for residents
Primary Care
Free with medical card
Key Features
Free emergency care for all
Free hospital care (public system)
Comprehensive maternity services
Mental health services included
Free childhood vaccinations
Cancer screening programs
Dental care (emergency & basic)
Free medications with medical card
Tax System
Ireland has a competitive tax system with special programs for qualifying residents
Tax Rates
Personal Income
20% - 40%
Corporate Tax
12.5%
VAT Rate
23%
Capital Gains
33%
Property Tax
33%
Inheritance Tax
0.1% - 0.25%
Special Regimes
Very competitive 12.5% corporate tax rate
SARP scheme for qualifying executives
Research & Development tax credits
Foreign earnings deduction available
Double taxation treaties with 74 countries
Special assignee relief program
Cost of Living
Ireland offers a high quality of life with costs varying significantly between Dublin and other areas
Cost Indices (vs NYC = 100)
Overall Cost Index
75.2
Rent Index
45.8
Groceries Index
69.4
Restaurant Index
68.5
Monthly Expenses (Examples)
1BR Dublin city center
€1,800-2,400
1BR outside Dublin
€1,200-1,600
Restaurant meal
€15-25
Coffee (espresso)
€3.50
Dublin transport pass
€120
Utilities (85m²)
€150-200
Climate & Weather
Ireland has a temperate oceanic climate with mild temperatures year-round
Climate Overview
Climate Type
Temperate Oceanic
Summer Average
15-20°C (59-68°F)
Winter Average
4-7°C (39-45°F)
Sunny Days/Year
150 days
Annual Rainfall
1,200mm
Regional Variations
East Coast (Dublin)
Driest region, milder temperatures
Driest region, milder temperatures
West Coast
Wetter, windier, Atlantic influence
Wetter, windier, Atlantic influence
Southwest
Mildest winters, Gulf Stream effect
Mildest winters, Gulf Stream effect
Inland
More temperature variation, less wind
More temperature variation, less wind
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