Irish citizenship by descent (Foreign Births Register)
Irish citizenship by descent (Foreign Births Register) is a residence route in Ireland (Härkomst). 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 nu 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.
| Kategori | Härkomst |
|---|---|
| Investering | — |
| Avgifter (familj) | CHF 410 |
| Inkomst / år | — |
| Tillgångar | — |
| Min. vistelse | 0 |
| PUT | nu |
| Medborgarskap | nu |
| Arbete | yes |
| Behörig | persons with an Irish-born grandparent (or Irish-citizen parent registered/born before their birth) |
| Skatt | Citizenship alone creates no Irish tax; residence-based taxation |
| Per | 2026-10 |
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