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Embassy of Ireland, Cyprus

Embassy of Ireland, Cyprus

Born outside Ireland

If you were born outside Ireland, you must meet certain criteria to claim Irish citizenship

Naturalisation

You can become an Irish citizen through naturalisation if you meet certain criteria

Reclaim your citizenship

You can reclaim your Irish citizenship by making a declaration of citizenship

Renounce your citizenship

You can renounce your Irish citizenship by making a declaration of alienage