Eligible?
Are you eligible to obtain an Irish passport?
It can be pretty hard to determine, and you won’t want to waste your money or time.
Check the chart below to see if you can apply.
Were you born in Ireland before 2004?
No
Yes
Keep Trying
Were you born in Ireland after 2004?
Good to go
Apply for your Irish passport through the online portal.
No
Yes
Parental Link
Were either of your parents born on the isle of Ireland?
Almost there
Get your mother’s or father’s birth certificate, then apply through the online portal.
No
Yes
Parental Link
Was your parent registered on the FBR before you birth?
Almost there
Get your mother’s or father’s birth certificate, then apply through the online portal.
No
Yes
Grandparent
Was your grandparent born in Ireland?
On Track
You’ll need a copy of their FBR certificate. Then register yourself on the FBR.
Include both certificates with your application.
No
Yes
Parental Link
Was your parent naturalized as an Irish citizen before your birth?
On Track
You’ll need to apply for a FBR. Include that with your application.
No
Yes
Parental Link
Were you adopted by an Irish citizen in Ireland?
On Track
You’ll need to apply for a FBR. Include that with your application.
No
Yes
Parental Link
Were you adopted by an Irish citizen outside of Ireland?
Good To Go
Apply for your Irish passport through the online portal.
No
Yes
Marriage
Are you married to an Irish citizen and live in Ireland?
On Track
You’ll need to apply for a FBR. Include that with your application.
No
Yes
Help Needed
If you are here, but still want an Irish passport you should contact appropiate authorities such as an attorney that deal with immigration matters.
On Track
You’ll need to get your Naturalization Certificate first. Include it with your application.