How to Apply for Dual Irish Citizenship
Citizens of other nations who want Irish citizenship do not have to renounce their ties to their current country. According to Ireland's Department of Foreign Affairs, the Emerald Isle expresses no objection to anyone holding dual citizenship with their qualifying home country. Though coming with the usual obligations of jury service and taxes, the benefits to becoming a citizen of Ireland are numerous.
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Things You'll Need
- Birth certificate
- Passport from home country
- Three photocopies of identification
- Additional requested paperwork
Instructions
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Check your requirements for eligibility for dual Irish citizenship. If you are Irish-born or have an Irish-born parent, you will automatically be considered an Irish citizen. Visit EmbassyOfIreland.com and select the application for registering for Irish citizenship. Remember, you must be married for at least three years to an Irish citizen to receive citizenship.
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Prepare the necessary documents. In most cases, that includes your birth certificate, passport and photocopies of three additional proofs of identity (such as a driver's license, Social Security card or pay slip). Acquire the marriage certificate for you and your spouse, in the case of wedlock citizenship, as well as proof of your spouse's Irish citizenship. If you are seeking a hereditary claim to Irish blood, the birth or death certificates of your parents, grandparents and, in rare cases, great-grand parents will be called on.
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Contact your local Consulate General of Ireland in your area. For citizens of the United States, this might involve a visit to ConsulateOfIrelandSanFrancisco.com for dual citizenship inquiries. Print out the dual citizenship application.
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Fill out all the questions asked on the application, including personal information, family history and career sections. You will be asked to designate your claim to Irish citizenship. According to the Irish Nationality and Citizenship Act, non-Irish relatives seeking naturalization must supply proof of living in Ireland for four years, as well as a work history of one year. Complete the check or money order to cover the necessary application fee.
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Send the completed application and wait patiently for a response. Average response time can vary between two months to an entire year, depending on the completeness of your application. Photocopy and send any additional documents requested by the Department of Foreign Affairs.
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Apply for an Irish Passport once accepted into dual citizenship status. Resend the necessary birth certificate and forms of identification, along with the fee for a 10-year passport, and familiarize yourself with the rules and regulations of citizenship.
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