Ireland citizenship: through your parent (born in ireland)
If your parent was born on the island of Ireland, you're automatically an Irish citizen.
What you'll need
- Government fee
- €278 adult / €153 minor (Foreign Birth Registration)
- Typical timeline
- ~9 months
- Where
- Foreign Births Register, Department of Foreign Affairs
Whether this line carries citizenship depends on the specifics — dates of birth, naturalization timing, and whether the chain was ever broken. The free eligibility check walks your exact line and tells you which route applies and what documents you'll need.
Other ancestor paths
See if you qualify for Ireland citizenship
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