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Non-EEA nationals with enough reckonable residence can apply to the Minister for Justice for naturalisation, generally under the '5 in 9' rule: five years of reckonable residence in the last nine, including one year continuous immediately before applying. Ireland permits dual citizenship.
Long-term legal residents of Ireland seeking Irish (and EU) citizenship.
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Yes. Spouses and civil partners of Irish citizens can apply under a shorter, dedicated route rather than the standard residence rule, provided they meet the relationship and residence conditions.
Approved applicants complete the process at a citizenship ceremony, where they make a declaration of fidelity to the nation and loyalty to the State before formally becoming Irish citizens.
You generally need a period of reckonable residence in Ireland, which usually means around five years of lawful residence, including a continuous period immediately before you apply.
Children do not become Irish automatically when a parent naturalises, but a naturalised citizen can pass citizenship to children and minor children can have their own applications made on their behalf.
Ireland permits dual citizenship, so naturalising as an Irish citizen does not require you to renounce your existing nationality under Irish law.
Naturalisation is generally available under the '5 in 9' rule: five years of reckonable residence in the last nine, including one continuous year immediately before applying, plus good character. Ireland permits dual citizenship.
You must satisfy a good character assessment that looks at your conduct and any criminal or enforcement history; even minor matters can be considered, though they are weighed in context.
