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 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.
To obtain an Irish Passport, you must be an Irish citizen. The documentary evidence required to establish Irish Citizenship is outlined on the passport application form. The Embassy will provide you with an original passport application form (APS2E ).
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.
Application - You will need Form DS-11. You can Fill out Form DS-11 online and print it, or. Download Form DS-11 PDF, 5 pages, 1.9 MB and fill it out by hand, or. Find your local passport acceptance facility or regional agency and pick up Form DS-11.
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.
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.
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 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.