Claim Your Irish Passport Through Ancestry

No. Citizenship by descent does not require residency in Ireland. You can complete the entire process from abroad and maintain your Irish citizenship while living anywhere in the world. Once you have citizenship, you're free to live in Ireland if you choose.

You may still qualify through the Foreign Births Register. While direct descent through parents or grandparents is more straightforward, great-grandparent connections can still lead to citizenship through registration processes. We'll evaluate your specific family line and advise on the best pathway.

Typically 8-10 months depending on documents and which pathway you're using. Processing times can vary based on the volume of applications and document complexity. We'll give you a realistic estimate based on your specific case, and we can obtain expedited processing for expecting parents in certain situations.

Yes. Irish citizenship can be passed down indefinitely if done correctly. Once you obtain Irish citizenship, your children (whether born before or after you acquire citizenship) can also claim Irish citizenship. This creates a perpetual legacy of opportunity for your descendants.