Spouse Application For Irish Passport In Salt Lake
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You were born outside the island of Ireland. One or both of your parents was an Irish citizen who was born on the island of Ireland. You are entitled to Irish citizenship. You can apply for an Irish passport under Irish law, irrespective of where you live.
Nope. The only way your wife can get Irish citizenship is if you both move to Ireland (she'll need to come on spouse visa) and live here for 3 years, and then apply for naturalisation.
If you are married to – or in a civil partnership with – an Irish citizen you may get permission to live in Ireland with your spouse or partner. If you are given permission, it means you may be permitted to live and work here without the need for an employment permit.
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.
The Irish government allows for dual citizenship with cooperating countries, such as the United States. Dual Irish/US citizens are entitled to the same rights as any other Irish citizen while maintaining all of their rights as US citizens.
You should have enough income to support your family. If your spouse or partner wants to join you in Ireland, you should have earned at least €30,000 per year in the 2 years before the application. For children, the amount you should earn is based on the weekly Working Family Payment income limits for your family size.
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.
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.
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.
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.
