Find out if you're eligible for Irish nationality and EU citizenship through your Irish ancestry. Get clear, step-by-step guidance for your specific situation.
If your parent was born anywhere on the island of Ireland (including Northern Ireland)
If your grandparent was born anywhere on the island of Ireland
If your great-grandparent was born anywhere on the island of Ireland
💡 Quick tip: If you're planning to have children in the future and your eligibility comes through a grandparent, it's important to complete your Foreign Birth Registration before they're born to ensure they can also claim Irish citizenship.
Current FBR processing time (assuming no additional queries required)
Current first-time passport application processing time