Ireland Citizenship by Descent (Foreign Births Register)

Ireland · Europe – EU

Citizenship by DescentCitizenship (passport)OpenAncestry / descentEU accessStrong passport

Min investment: On request
Time to status: 9-18 months
Path to citizenship: Direct (by descent)
Residency requirement: None
Visa-free destinations: 191
Dual citizenship allowed: Yes

Notes for Chinese applicants

Eligible if you have an Irish-born grandparent (register before having children to pass it on). EU + strong passport. No investment or residence. Stops at grandchildren.

About Ireland

Healthcare: ★★★★★
Safety: ★★★★★
Cost of living: High
Climate: Temperate
China relations: Cordial / neutral

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