About the Service

Ireland offers a citizenship by descent option that may allow you to trace lineage as far back as your great-grandparents (third generation).

If you have an ancestor from Ireland, you may qualify for Irish citizenship by descent.

Benefits of Irish Citizenship:

• Ireland is a member of the European Union (EU), granting access to live and work anywhere in the EU.
• Ireland is also a member of the United Kingdom (UK), providing residency and work rights in the UK.
• An Irish passport is the only passport that offers residency rights in both the EU and the UK.

If you do not have the required documents proving your Irish ancestry, we can assist you in locating them.

Four-Step Process

1. Locate All Necessary Documents – Prove your Irish lineage.
2. Apply for Confirmation – Verify your Irish citizenship.
3. Register Your Birth – Complete registration in the Foreign Births Register.
4. Apply for Your Passport – Obtain your Irish passport.

Eligibility Criteria

To qualify, you must:

• Have a single ancestor who was an Irish citizen (up to the third generation).
• Have no criminal record or pending legal proceedings in any country.

You must also meet one of the following criteria:

1. You were born in Ireland to at least one Irish parent.
2. You were born in Ireland to non-Irish parents who had lived for at least four years in Ireland before your birth.
3. You were born outside Ireland, but one of your parents was born in Ireland.
4. You were born outside Ireland, but at least one grandparent was born in Ireland.
5. You, your parents, and your grandparents were born outside Ireland, but at least one great-grandparent was born in Ireland.

General Requirements for Irish Citizenship by Descent

• Application Form – Completed and signed.
• Passport Photos – Recent and compliant with regulations.
• Copy of Passport – Photocopy of valid identification.
• Original Birth Certificate – Yours and relevant ancestors'.
• Original Marriage Certificate – If applicable.
• Supporting Documents for Lineage – Birth, marriage, and death certificates for all ancestors tracing back to Irish lineage.
• Reason for Application Letter – Written statement outlining your purpose.
• Criminal Record Clearance – Proof of a clean record.
• Foreign Births Register Registration – Complete this to formalize the process.

Important Notes

• Document Certification: All documents must be certified by the appropriate government authority.
• Apostille Requirements: Documents must have an official apostille where required.
• Translations: Any non-English documents must include official certified translations.

What Is Included in This Service?

1. Complete Application Preparation – End-to-end assistance with forms and documentation.
2. Full Legal Counseling – Support throughout the process.
3. Compliance Review & Due Diligence – Verification and organization of all paperwork.
4. Appointment Management – Coordination and concierge services for consular visits and communications.

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