Irish citizenship by descent (Foreign Births Register)
Irish citizenship by descent (Foreign Births Register) is a residence route in Ireland (Ascendenza). Registration in Foreign Births Register (fee ~€278 adult, €153 minor); gives Irish/EU citizenship and full EU free movement. Children of the registered person can then also register.
Requirements at a glance
There is no minimum stay to keep the permit. Permanent residence: after subito years. Citizenship can be possible after about 0 years.
How holders are taxed
Citizenship alone creates no Irish tax; residence-based taxation
Next steps
Check the official page for the current rules and fees, compare this route with the other programmes on the interactive map, and talk to a licensed immigration lawyer or authorised agent before applying.
| Categoria | Ascendenza |
|---|---|
| Investimento | — |
| Tasse (famiglia) | CHF 410 |
| Reddito / anno | — |
| Patrimonio | — |
| Soggiorno min. | 0 |
| Residenza perm. | subito |
| Cittadinanza | subito |
| Lavoro | yes |
| Ammessi | persons with an Irish-born grandparent (or Irish-citizen parent registered/born before their birth) |
| Imposte | Citizenship alone creates no Irish tax; residence-based taxation |
| Stato al | 2026-10 |
Solo informazione generale – non è consulenza fiscale, legale, migratoria, d'investimento o finanziaria, né un rapporto con il cliente. Dati semplificati, indicativi e forse non aggiornati. Verificate sempre con l'autorità ufficiale e un professionista abilitato del paese prima di agire. Eventuali link partner sono indicati e possono generarci un compenso.