OBTAINING IRISH CITIZENSHIP THROUGH A GRANDPARENT (Foreign Birth Registration)

If you have one grandparent born on the island of Ireland, you are eligible to apply for Irish citizenship (through a Foreign Birth Registry (FBR) application). You can learn more by visiting DFA.ie.

AFTER you have obtained your naturalization documents/Irish citizenship, you are eligible to apply for an Irish passport.  

—> Click HERE to download a checklist of all supporting documents required for an FBR application.

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FEES

• Adult - $680 • Child (under 18) - $500

Fees include: professional review of application and supporting documents, passport photos, notarizing/certifying supporting documents, mailing fees, foreign exchange transaction fees, and application fees.

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SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT

If you need to schedule an appointment outside the available appointment times listed below, please call 610-789-6355 or email info@icphila.org.

Questions? Call the Center 610-789-6355

WHY SHOULD I GET MY CITIZENSHIP?

There are many reasons why you might want to live in Ireland and having Irish citizenship makes that goal so much easier to attain.

• As an Irish passport holder, you can live and work in Ireland. The country is a hotbed for international tech and pharmaceutical companies, with a young multicultural population. Working in Ireland may give your resume the international experience it needs!

• As part of the European Union (E.U.), Irish passport holders can also live, work and study anywhere in the E.U.

• Perhaps you want to study in Ireland? There’s a wide range of excellent universities at very affordable prices.

• As an Irish passport holder, you gain the rights and obligations of an Irish citizen along with the support of its government and consulates around the world.

• Do you want to retire in Ireland? There are plenty of beautiful places to live with a great sense of community. Ireland also has easy access to other European destinations for short breaks.

• Intention to Retain Irish Citizenship: You must complete a “Declaration of Intention to Retain Irish Citizenship” if you reside outside of Ireland, by completing Form 5 annually. Click HERE to read more.

Please note: after signing up for an FBR appointment, your email address will be added to our mailing list.