🇮🇪 Ireland · Naturalisation
Irish Citizenship by Naturalisation (5 of 9 years reckonable residence) — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Minimum annual salary | €175 |
| Criminal record | Clean record / police clearance |
| Age range | 18–None |
Costs
| Application / consular fee | €1,125 |
Duration & renewal
Citizenship possible after 5 years.
Who can apply
Open to all nationalities.
How to apply
- Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
- Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://www.irishimmigration.ie/how-to-become-a-citizen/become-an-irish-citizen-by-naturalisation/.
- Typical processing: ~365 days.
Sources & verification
Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.
Minimum annual salary
Criminal record
“Each application is considered carefully and individually, based on all available information, including a police report.”
Age range
Application fee
Years to citizenship
Open to all nationalities
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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.