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Can I get an Irish passport if my grandfather was born in Northern Ireland?
Citizenship through descent from Irish grandparent If one of your grandparents was born in Ireland, but neither of your parents was born in Ireland, you may become an Irish citizen. You will need to have your birth registered in the Foreign Births Register.
Can you claim citizenship through ancestry?
One of the easiest ways to acquire dual citizenship is by descent. Many countries let you claim citizenship if your parents, grandparents or — in some cases — great grandparents were born in said country. There are other avenues to dual citizenship too, with some of the most popular being investment and naturalization.
Can my husband get an Irish passport if I have one?
The spouse or civil partner of an Irish citizen may apply for Irish citizenship through naturalisation after three years of marriage/civil partnership plus three years residence on the island of Ireland.
Can grandchildren get Irish passport?
My grandparent was born on the island of Ireland. Yes, you can apply for Irish citizenship by descent. In these cases, you can become an Irish citizen through Foreign Birth Registration. Once a person is entered onto the Foreign Births Register they are an Irish citizen and entitled to apply for an Irish passport.
Can you become an Irish citizen through your grandparents?
Irish Citizenship through Grandparents. If you were born outside Ireland but one or both of your parents was an Irish Citizen at the time of your birth – then it is possible for you to get Irish Citizenship. Your parent(s) would be an Irish Citizen if one or both of their parents were born in Ireland.
Can I claim Irish citizenship if I was born outside Ireland?
Born outside Ireland. If you were born outside Ireland, your entitlement to Irish citizenship through descent will depend on whether your parent was an Irish citizen at the time of your birth. If either of your parents was an Irish citizen who was born in Ireland, then you are automatically an Irish citizen, irrespective of your place of birth.
Can I get an Irish passport if my parents are Irish?
Irish citizen parent born in Ireland. If either of your parents was an Irish citizen who was born in Ireland, then you are automatically an Irish citizen, irrespective of your place of birth. If you are an Irish citizen, you can apply for an Irish passport.
What documents do I need to prove my Irish grandparents are alive?
Finally – for the grandparent that was born in Ireland – you will need the Irish birth certificate . marriage certificate and if living – a copy of their passport or identity document – otherwise a death certificate. All certificates must be originals or certified copies from the originating office. Photocopies are not accepted.