Do you have to live in Ireland?

Physical presence: 0 days / year. no residency required

What does it lead to?

citizenship. Typical time to status: 9–24 months.

Citizenship by descent · Ireland

Ireland's citizenship by descent starts see requirements, leads to citizenship, and typically takes 9–24 months.

a grandparent born on the island of Ireland (or a parent who was an Irish citizen)
register on the Foreign Births Register before claiming a passport

If a grandparent was born in Ireland, you register on the Foreign Births Register and become an Irish (EU) citizen — no residency or investment.

How much does Ireland's citizenship by descent cost?: It starts see requirements. .
Do you have to live in Ireland?: Physical presence: 0 days / year. no residency required
What does it lead to?: citizenship. Typical time to status: 9–24 months.

Verified 2026-06-16