Applying for an Irish Passport by Descent is a two-step process. The first step is to apply to be added to the Irish Register of Foreign Birth. Once this is approved, you will receive a certificate which you will need for your passport application. The second step is applying for the Irish passport itself.
You can apply if you are married to or a civil partner of an Irish citizen and: You have lived in Ireland legally for 3 out of the 5 years before the day of your application. You have resided in Ireland legally for the 12 month period before your application. You have been married and living together for 3 years.
For spouses and civil partners of Irish citizens, you can apply for naturalisation after 3 years of marriage or civil partnership and 3 years of reckonable residence on the island of Ireland. A person granted refugee status can apply for citizenship through naturalisation once they have 3 years of residency.
Spouses of Irish citizens You can apply if you are married to or a civil partner of an Irish citizen and: You have lived in Ireland legally for 3 out of the 5 years before the day of your application. You have resided in Ireland legally for the 12 month period before your application.
If Passport Online is unavailable for first time applications in the country where you are living, contact your local Irish Embassy or Consulate for information on how to get a paper form and how to submit it.
You will get a Stamp 4 as the spouse of an Irish citizen if you come to Ireland. Unfortunately there is no fast track on your citizenship track. As the spouse of an irish national you will need to be resident on the island of Ireland for 3 years before you apply.
Applying online Passport Online is the only way to apply for an Irish Passport in your country. Passport Online will return your passport book, passport card and relevant supporting documentation directly to you.
Is Irish Is British or entitled to live in Northern Ireland or the Irish State without restriction on their residency Is a foreign national legally resident in the island of Ireland for 3 out of 4 years immediately prior to your birth Contact Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade to apply for Irish passport.
You must be married to – or in a civil partnership with – an Irish citizen for three years or more. The marriage or civil relationship must be genuine and enduring. You must be living with your spouse or civil partner on the date you apply for citizenship and on the date you are granted citizenship.
For spouses and civil partners of Irish citizens, you can apply for naturalisation after 3 years of marriage or civil partnership and 3 years of reckonable residence on the island of Ireland. A person granted refugee status can apply for citizenship through naturalisation once they have 3 years of residency.