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Irish Citizenship

Ireland Foreign Birth Registration: Step-by-Step Guide 2026

FBR is how you claim Irish citizenship through a parent or grandparent born in Ireland.

Eligibility

Parent born in Ireland: already a citizen, get passport
Grandparent: entitled via FBR
Great-grandparent: only if parent registered first

Process

Apply online via DFA portal
Pay EUR 278
Mail original documents
Wait ~9 months (down from 24+ months in 2020-2022)

Benefits

Full EU citizenship
180+ countries visa-free
Pass to your children

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