Citizenship law in Ireland-the essentials

The law surrounding citizenship in Ireland is mainly to be found in The Irish Nationality and Citizenship Act 1956 to 2004. (Here is the Irish Nationality and Citizenship Act 1956 updated to 31st July 2023.) The conditions for a certificate of naturalisation are set out in section 15 (1) of Irish Nationality and Citizenship Act … Read more

How to Become an Irish Citizen through Naturalisation

You acquire Irish citizenship through birth, descent or naturalisation. This piece will look at how to become an Irish citizen through naturalisation which is how a foreign national living in Ireland can become an Irish citizen. All application for Irish citizenship must be approved by the Minister for Justice and Equality. Are you Eligible for … Read more