Citizenship

Being an Irish citizen means that you are formally recognised as a national of Ireland and a citizen of the European Union.

It gives you certain rights, including the right to carry an Irish passport, live and work in Ireland and the EU, and receive consular help from Irish embassies and consulates abroad.

Born outside Ireland?

If you were born outside Ireland, find out how to register as a citizen.

Naturalisation

Information on how to become an Irish citizen by naturalisation

Reclaim your citizenship

If you previously renounced your citizenship, find out how to reclaim it.

Renounce Your Citizenship

Details of how to renounce citizenship

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