Ireland · Permanent Residency

Citizenship through naturalisation

The legal process to become an Irish citizen, granting an Irish passport with unrestricted living, working, and travel rights throughout the European Union and the United Kingdom (under the Common Travel Area).

Who it suits

Who this pathway suits

Residents who have accumulated 5 years of reckonable residence in Ireland.

Eligibility

Eligibility at a glance

  • Accumulate 5 years (1,825 days) of reckonable residence in the preceding 9 years
  • One full year of continuous residence immediately prior to application date
  • Good character (Garda vetting)
  • Intention to continue residing in Ireland
Process

How the process works

  1. Calculate reckonable days using online tool
  2. Submit Form 8 with certified passport and identity documents
  3. Garda vetting
  4. Citizenship ceremony and passport application
Documents

Documents you will typically need

  • Form 8, certified color copy of all pages of all passports, P60/tax summaries, three proofs of address per year
Good to know

What to keep in mind

Ireland allows dual citizenship. An Irish passport is one of the most powerful globally, providing settlement rights in both the EU and UK.

Official source: ISD — Citizenship by Naturalisation. Government authorities make all final decisions; no outcome is guaranteed.

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