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.
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.
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.
In order to obtain an Irish passport, you must be an Irish citizen. For a US citizen who wishes to obtain an Irish passport, you must first apply for and be granted Irish citizenship. This can be done through the Foreign Births Register provided you meet certain eligibility requirements.
Irish citizenship by descent has a two-generation limit, meaning individuals born outside Ireland may qualify for Irish citizenship if one of their parents or grandparents was born in Ireland or a parent was an Irish citizen at the time of their birth.
You can get the application form from the Irish embassy or consulate in the country where you live (or the closest embassy or consulate).
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 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.
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 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.