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Understanding the Road to Irish Citizenship: Benefits, Complexities and Navigating Naturalisation

March 14, 2025

Understanding the Road to Irish Citizenship: Benefits, Complexities and Navigating Naturalisation

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  • Citizenship by Ancestry: Navigating European Roots

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By: Rachael Bermingham

For anyone who has made the decision to move abroad, those first steps in a new country will forever be etched in memory. Leaving behind family, friends and familiar customs to embark on an unknown adventure can be daunting yet exhilarating. For many, that journey eventually leads to deep connections with a new home—one that shapes their identity in ways they never anticipated.

Assistant Manager Rachael Bermingham remembers the moment vividly. Stepping off the plane in Shannon, Ireland, she was greeted by the unmistakable scent of burning turf in the misty January air—a “soft day,” as the locals called it.

She had arrived as part of her university studies, eager but unsure of what lay ahead. Over time, she fell in love with the people, the language, the breathtaking landscapes and the warmth of Irish life. What began as an educational experience evolved into something deeper. Ireland became home.

Fast forward 15 years, and Rachael now holds Irish citizenship—a milestone that carries both personal and practical significance.

Benefits of Irish citizenship

For Rachael, naturalisation was more than a legal process; it was a reaffirmation of the life she had built. Becoming an Irish citizen meant securing the right to live, work and participate fully in a country that had shaped her adult life.

Irish citizens are fully entitled to hold Irish passports and to live and work in the country. They are also then citizens of the European Union, providing full rights to live, work and do business across the EU.

Irish citizens stand apart from other EU citizens, as they also have the unique advantage of being entitled to live, work and do business in the United Kingdom—a right not enjoyed by other EU nationals.

In certain circumstances, some may even be able to pass on these rights to future generations after becoming Irish citizens.

Navigating the Irish naturalisation process

Navigating the transition from long-term resident to citizen is often a lengthy and complex process. Beyond the benefits of Irish citizenship, several important factors must be considered before applying.

Maintaining valid immigration permission, accounting for extended processing times and determining whether dual nationality is permitted by the applicant’s country of birth are just a few key aspects that require careful attention.

There are several general requirements for Irish naturalisation. All applicant must:

      • Be 18 years of age or older;
      • Be able to prove one's identity;
      • Meet the relevant conditions for residence;
      • Have proof of residency in Ireland for every year of residency claimed;
      • Intend to reside in Ireland after becoming a citizen;
      • Be willing to attend a citizenship ceremony and make a declaration of fidelity; and
      • Be of good character.

How can Fragomen’s Irish Private Client Team help?

In our experience, meeting the documentation and residency criteria can be challenging for many applicants. Missing paperwork, gaps in residency or other obstacles may arise, delaying the application process.

Experienced professionals who specialize in naturalisation applications can provide valuable guidance, helping applicants navigate these complexities. With deep expertise in this arena, Fragomen’s Irish Private Client Team is at the ready to help submit naturalization applications and assist individuals on their unique journeys to becoming Irish citizens.

The team understand that beyond the process, obtaining a new nationality carries significant personal meaning, making informed support essential at every stage.

Need to know more?

For further information on naturalisation requirements, please contact the Irish Private Client team at [email protected].

This blog was published on 14 March 2025, and due to the circumstances, there are frequent changes. To keep up to date with all the latest updates on global immigration, please visit our dedicated COVID-19 site, subscribe to our alerts and follow us on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. 

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  • IrelandIreland

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Samantha Arnold

Senior Manager

Dublin, Ireland

Email

[email protected]

T:+353 1 265 4370

Related insights

  • System Improvements for Irish Naturalisation Applicants
  • Citizenship by Ancestry: Navigating European Roots

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  • Am I eligible to become an Irish Citizen?
  • Citizenship by Ancestry

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Samantha Arnold

Senior Manager

Dublin, Ireland

Email

[email protected]

T:+353 1 265 4370

Related insights

  • System Improvements for Irish Naturalisation Applicants
  • Citizenship by Ancestry: Navigating European Roots

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  • Dublin

Related content

  • Am I eligible to become an Irish Citizen?
  • Citizenship by Ancestry

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Samantha Arnold

Senior Manager

Dublin, Ireland

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[email protected]

T:+353 1 265 4370

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  • System Improvements for Irish Naturalisation Applicants
  • Citizenship by Ancestry: Navigating European Roots

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