In a move aimed at simplifying the acquisition of Irish citizenship, children born in Ireland who are three years old can now apply online for citizenship. The Irish government’s recent decision extends this convenience to the parents of such children who do not possess Irish citizenship. Previously, applications were exclusively accepted through offline channels. The … Read more
New changes in citizenship rules in Ireland have taken effect from 31st July 2023. The Minister for Justice Helen McEntee has commenced the majority of the provisions of the Courts and Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2023. This Act has introduced significant amendments to immigration, citizenship, and naturalization law in Ireland. Some of the major … Read more
If you are a recent Irish citizenship applicant or planning to apply for Irish citizenship, this might help you out. What Does Citizens Information Say Now If you spend more than 6 weeks outside of Ireland in the year immediately before your application, you may have to wait until the following year to make an application. If … Read more
Big changes in Ireland and happy news for Indian students on Stamp1G. Their time living here as students will be valid from now onwards as the rules have changed by the Department of Justice. The years the students have lived in Ireland on Stamp 1G will be calculated as reckonable residence for Citizenship. The same … Read more
The next citizenship ceremonies will take place on Monday 20th June 2022 at the Killarney Convention Centre in Killarney, Co. Kerry. Candidates need not contact the immigration department in this regard as the department is not in a position to confirm invitations at this stage. Invitations will issue in due course. Candidates will be required … Read more
An Irish woman who is a full legal parent of her non-biological children under Australian law is asking the High Court for an order quashing the State’s alleged refusal to grant them Irish passports. The woman was in a same-sex partnership with the biological mother, an Australian citizen, who gave birth to their children. The … Read more