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An Irish citizenship residency calculation review is a detailed solicitor calculation of your reckonable residence for citizenship by naturalisation. This service counts every stamp, absence and gap in your immigration history and delivers a written breakdown. It is for people planning to apply for citizenship who want to know exactly when they will have enough reckonable residence, and to avoid applying too early.
What’s included
- A detailed solicitor calculation of your reckonable residency for Irish citizenship
- Every stamp, absence and gap counted
- A written breakdown delivered to you
- Self-complete template with guidance notes — you fill it in yourself
- Documents tailored to Irish law and your circumstances, delivered by email
- A written summary of the key points and anything you need to do afterwards
Who this is for
- People planning to apply for Irish citizenship by naturalisation
- Applicants who have held several different immigration stamps
- People who have spent time abroad during their residence
- Anyone who wants certainty about their eligibility date before applying
How it works
- Find a solicitor through the Law Society of Ireland’s Find a Solicitor directory and send them the basic details and any existing documents or correspondence.
- Complete a short questionnaire about your circumstances.
- The solicitor then calculates your reckonable residence, taking account of every stamp, absence and gap.
- Your written breakdown is delivered to you by email, with plain-English notes on what to do next.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a citizenship residency calculation cost in Ireland?
This page is a free guide — nothing on it is for sale. Solicitors set their own fees for this work and must give you a written costs estimate (a section 150 letter) before starting. Get quotes through the Law Society of Ireland’s Find a Solicitor directory.
What is reckonable residence?
Reckonable residence is the time spent living in Ireland that counts towards citizenship. Not every immigration permission counts, and absences from the State can also affect the calculation.
Why do I need a precise residency calculation?
If you apply before you have enough reckonable residence, your application is likely to be refused and you may lose the application fee. A precise calculation helps you apply at the right time.
For more on Irish immigration, visas and citizenship, see our Immigration & Citizenship in Ireland guide.
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