OBTAINING IRISH CITIZENSHIP THROUGH A GRANDPARENT (Foreign Birth Registration)
Step 1: 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.
Citizenship is required in order to apply for a passport of any country. Passports are not automatically distributed to citizens of any county. Those wishing to obtain a passport to any country must apply for a passport in a process separate from citizenship.
AFTER you have obtained your naturalization documents/Irish citizenship, you are eligible to apply for an Irish passport. The FBR process does not automatically include a passport.
—> Click HERE to download a checklist of all supporting documents required for an FBR application.
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Please continue scrolling for links on how to order Irish birth, death and marriage certificates.
FEES
• Adult - $700 • Child (under 18) - $500
Fees include: professional review of application and supporting documents, notarizing/certifying supporting documents, printed EU-sized photos, mailing fees, foreign exchange transaction fees, and application fees (paid to the Irish government).
This fee does NOT include an Irish passport. Citizenship applications and passport applications are handled separately.
A $25 deposit (applied to the total fee due) is required when booking an appointment.
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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.
QUICK LINKS
Irish Birth Certificates
Click HERE to order a birth certificate for an individual born in the North of Ireland.
Click HERE to order a birth certificate for an individual born in the Republic of Ireland.
Need assistance locating family records? Check out the following resources:
EPIC Museum - Irish Family History Center
Family History Center at the Church of Latter-Day Saints (Broomall, PA)
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.
