Residency and citizenship
Outlines the rules about Irish citizenship for children who were born abroad and have an Irish parent. It also covers the documents you need when applying for an Irish passport for children born abroad.
A step-by-step guide to the immigration process for your non-EEA de facto partner. Outlines the process for bringing your de facto partner who is not from the EEA, the EU, the UK or Switzerland, home to Ireland to live and work.
A step-by-step guide to the immigration process for your non-EEA spouse or civil partner. Outlines the process for bringing your spouse or civil partner who is not from the EEA, the EU, the UK or Switzerland, home to Ireland to live and work.
Outlines how to bring your non-EEA, UK or Swiss partner to Ireland to get married.
What is Irish citizenship and who can become an Irish citizen?
A simple guide for parents and guardians who are applying for their child's first Irish passport. This document explains guardian's consent, what documents to send with your application, and provides guidance on the new Passport Online service.
You are not automatically an Irish citizen if you were born on the island of Ireland. You may be entitled to Irish citizenship if your parent(s) or grandparents were Irish. You may be entitled to Irish citizenship if you were born outside of Ireland, but you may need to register your birth.
A guide to making your first passport application if you are age 18 or over.