Ireland citizenship
1 current source-backed citizenship pathway. Verify the responsible authority before applying.
This page contains 1 current route for this destination, with the available eligibility, requirements and duration details.
Source-backed legal route · Checked 2026-07-14
Current route records
| Route | Conditions | Effective or checked | Official source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Irish citizenship by naturalisation | An adult may qualify for Irish naturalisation after five years of reckonable lawful residence, including the 12 months immediately before applying; the applicant must intend to reside in Ireland, be of good character and make the required declaration. | 2026-07-14 | Official source |
Fees, processing times and requirements
Each value as the authority publishes it, in the currency it charges.
| Route | Fact | Value | Official source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Irish citizenship by naturalisation | Application fee | 175 EUR | Official source |
| Irish citizenship by naturalisation | Application fee | 950 EUR | Official source |
| Irish citizenship by naturalisation | Application fee (issuance, child, minor) | 200 EUR | Official source |
| Irish citizenship by naturalisation | Application fee (refugee) | 0 EUR | Official source |
| Irish citizenship by naturalisation | Application fee (issuance, adult) | 950 EUR | Official source |
| Irish citizenship by naturalisation | Application fee | 175 EUR | Official source |
| Irish citizenship by naturalisation | Application fee (issuance, child, minor) | 200 EUR | Official source |
| Irish citizenship by naturalisation | Processing time (standard, authority estimate) | 12 months | Official source |
| Irish citizenship by naturalisation | Years of residence required (general) | 5 years | Official source |
| Irish citizenship by naturalisation | Years of residence required (refugee) | 5 years | Official source |
| Irish citizenship by naturalisation | Years of residence required (spouse of citizen) | 3 years | Official source |
| Irish citizenship by naturalisation | Other citizenship may be kept | yes | Official source |
| Irish citizenship by naturalisation | Where to apply | online | Official source |
Can you work on this route?
Route-specific work rights and conditions stay separate from shortage-list status and individual eligibility.
| Route | Published work answer | Official source |
|---|---|---|
| Irish citizenship by naturalisation | The Irish Immigration Service citizenship guide states that an Irish citizen can live and work freely in Ireland and can travel and work anywhere in the European Union. | Official source |