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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

Applying for a passport

If you are an Irish citizen, follow our step-by-step guide to applying for a passport.