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Could you claim an Irish passport?

Answer four quick questions and find out if you can apply for Irish citizenship by descent. It takes under a minute.

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Good news

You may already be an Irish citizen.

When a parent is born on the island of Ireland, citizenship usually passes straight to you. In most cases that means you can skip Foreign Birth Registration and apply directly for your Irish passport. No descent application needed, so you don't need my guide.

If your situation is unusual, for example a parent born in Northern Ireland before 1949, confirm the details before you assume. The official guidance lives at ireland.ie.

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Based on personal experience, not legal advice. Always confirm current requirements at ireland.ie before you apply.

Good news

Good news, you're eligible to apply.

On the next page: my step-by-step guide to Foreign Birth Registration, from the application I did myself.

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Based on personal experience, not legal advice. Always confirm current requirements at ireland.ie before you apply.

Not through these paths

This route may not be yours. You still have options.

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Eligibility can be more nuanced than a few questions. If your family history is unusual or you're unsure, the eligibility section of the guide is worth a read before you write yourself off. Not legal advice.