Citizenship by Irish Association (Section 16)

Eligibility Quiz

Are you 18 years or older?

You must provide a comprehensive "paper trail" that links you to your Irish relative and proves your connection to the country.

Identity Documents: Your current valid passport and birth certificate.
Proof of Lineage: A "chain" of civil documents (birth, marriage, and death certificates) connecting you to the Irish citizen relative.
Proof of Relative’s Status: The relative’s Irish passport, naturalization certificate, or Foreign Births Registration certificate.
Evidence of Connection:
- School or university records from Ireland.
- Employment contracts or Irish tax records (P60/Employment Detail Summary).
- Property deeds or residential lease agreements in Ireland.
- Letters of support from Irish community organizations or sports clubs.
Certified Translations: Any document not in English or Irish must be accompanied by a professional translation.
Apostilles: Foreign civil documents (like US or Brazilian birth certificates) often require an Apostille (a form of international legalization) to be accepted by Irish authorities.

Are you 18 years or older?

You must provide a comprehensive "paper trail" that links you to your Irish relative and proves your connection to the country.

Identity Documents: Your current valid passport and birth certificate.
Proof of Lineage: A "chain" of civil documents (birth, marriage, and death certificates) connecting you to the Irish citizen relative.
Proof of Relative’s Status: The relative’s Irish passport, naturalization certificate, or Foreign Births Registration certificate.
Evidence of Connection:
- School or university records from Ireland.
- Employment contracts or Irish tax records (P60/Employment Detail Summary).
- Property deeds or residential lease agreements in Ireland.
- Letters of support from Irish community organizations or sports clubs.
Certified Translations: Any document not in English or Irish must be accompanied by a professional translation.
Apostilles: Foreign civil documents (like US or Brazilian birth certificates) often require an Apostille (a form of international legalization) to be accepted by Irish authorities.