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An Irish naturalisation application is an application for Irish citizenship by a non-Irish national who meets the residence and other requirements. This professionally drafted service is for adults and minors applying for Irish citizenship by naturalisation under the Irish Nationality and Citizenship Act 1956 (as amended). Work of this kind is carried out by a solicitor regulated by the Law Society of Ireland. We are not a solicitor’s practice and do not provide it — to instruct a solicitor, use the Law Society of Ireland’s Find a Solicitor directory.
What’s included
- Reckonable residency calculation across all your immigration permissions
- Eligibility review against the 5-year requirement (or 3-year for spouses of Irish citizens)
- Drafting of Form 8 (or Form 9 for minors) and the statutory declaration
- Bespoke document checklist with templates for witnesses
- Solicitor review of the entire application before submission
- Tracking through to decision and ceremony, including responses to ISD queries
- 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
- Adults applying for Irish citizenship by naturalisation
- Parents applying on behalf of a minor child
- Spouses or civil partners of Irish citizens using the 3-year route
- Applicants with complex residence histories who want a solicitor-handled application
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, drafts the application and reviews it before submission.
- Your application is submitted and tracked through to decision and ceremony, with updates by email.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a naturalisation application 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.
How long does Irish citizenship take?
The typical processing time is 12 to 24 months from submission. Processing times vary and are outside our control.
What is Form 8?
Form 8 is the application form for adults applying for Irish citizenship by naturalisation. Form 9 is used for minors.
For more on Irish immigration, visas and citizenship, see our Immigration & Citizenship in Ireland guide.
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