🇮🇪 Ireland · Naturalisation
Become an Irish citizen by naturalisation — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Minimum monthly income | €200 |
| Minimum annual salary | €950 |
| Work experience | 3+ years |
| Language level | B1 |
| Age range | 18–100 |
Costs
| Application / consular fee | €175 |
Duration & renewal
Citizenship possible after 5 years.
Documents
- Certified birth certificate
- Certified copy of the biometric page of passport or travel document
- Proof of residency (per year)
- Identity documents to reach 150 points (see identity scorecard)
- Irish Residence Permit (if applicable)
- Legal/statutory declarations where required
- Certification forms for documents
- For spouses/civil partners: spousal or civil partner declaration form
- For minors: school letters, court appointment documents (if guardian)
- Translations if documents not in English or Irish
- Proof of address for both applicant and partner (where required)
How to apply
- Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
- Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://www.irishimmigration.ie/how-to-become-an-irish-citizen/become-an-irish-citizen-by-naturalisation/.
- Typical processing: ~12 days.
Frequently asked
How much income do I need?
You must show €200.
Sources & verification
Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.
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Informational only, not legal or immigration advice. Requirements change — always confirm on the official government source linked above before applying. Last verified 2026-06-09.