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Foreign Birth Registration: Claiming Citizenship Through Grandparents

Important Notice for Prospective Parents

To ensure your future children's eligibility for Irish citizenship through you, it is essential to be registered in the Foreign Births Register before their birth. Children born before your registration will not automatically qualify for Irish citizenship. Completing your registration prior to the arrival of any children is crucial for securing their citizenship rights.

If one of your grandparents was born in Ireland, you might be eligible for Irish citizenship through Foreign Birth Registration (FBR). Registering your birth on the Foreign Births Register is a crucial step to claim this citizenship.

Eligibility Criteria

You can apply for Irish citizenship through FBR if any of the following applies:

Your parent was registered on the Foreign Birth Registration before your birth.
One of your grandparents was born in Ireland.

Application Process for Adults

To register yourself as an Irish citizen, you'll need:

A completed application form, witnessed by an authorized person.
Original documents proving your, your parent's, and your grandparent's identities and claims to citizenship.
Payment of the application fee.

Required Documents

For a complete list of required documents, application fees, and to start your online application, visit the official Foreign Births Registration page.

Current ETA

Foreign Birth Registation

Current FBR turnaround time (assuming no additional queries):
9-12 months

First Time Passport Application

Current first time passport application after FBR:
2 months

Useful Resources

Preview of the Irish FBR Form Apply for FBR