Your journey to Irish citizenship, handled by an experienced solicitor

If your grandparent was born on the island of Ireland, you're entitled to an Irish passport.

Tell us what you know about your Irish grandparent — we'll assess your case free of charge. Our solicitor-led service handles complex cases, from start to finish.

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The Process

Your journey to securing an Irish passport, managed by an experienced solicitor.

Tell us about your family, and we will review your case free of charge. From there, you choose how much support you need — from a detailed, tailored guide to complete the application yourself or full management from start to finish. Fixed fees, no hourly billing.

1

Tell us about you and your Irish grandparent

Complete our online free case assessment form, with as much detail as possible.

2

Case review

We review your case free of charge and get back to you within 72 hours.

3

Choose your service

If you're likely to be eligible for Irish citizenship by descent, we'll advise you on how to proceed. We can trace your Irish grandparent and provide you with a step-by-step application guide and tailored instructions on the documentation you will need before submitting your case file to the Department of Foreign Affairs. Alternatively, we can handle the entire process on your behalf.

4

Approval and passport

It currently takes about 10 months for the Department of Foreign Affairs to determine your application. Once approved, you will be issued a Foreign Birth Registration certificate confirming your Irish citizenship. You can then use this certificate to obtain your Irish passport (a straightforward process).

Fixed Fees

Free no obligation case assessment.

Fixed fees — confirmed in advance — if you decide to proceed.

Grandparent route to Irish citizenship
Free Case Assessment
Free
No obligation. Solicitor-led assessment.
  • Fixed fees from £495 depending on complexity and service option
  • Choose: Irish grandparent tracing with a detailed self-application guide, or full case management from start to finish
  • Response within 72 hours
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Who We Are

Experts in Irish citizenship law.

Irish Citizenship Lawyers is a specialist practice focused exclusively on Irish citizenship through descent. Our founding solicitor is dual-qualified in Ireland and England & Wales, with a fifteen-year background in Irish citizenship law and a prior career in investigative journalism. That combination — legal expertise and records-based investigation — lets us handle complex ancestry tracing where family information is incomplete or evidence is thin.

We work on a fixed-fee basis, confirmed in advance. Every case is personally handled by our founding solicitor.

Questions

Irish Citizenship by Descent FAQs

How much will it cost me?
It depends on several factors, including the complexity of your case and the service option you choose. For example, after we trace your Irish grandparent, you may prefer to manage the application process yourself using a detailed, tailored guide we will provide you. Our fee for this service would typically be £495–£695. A complex case fully managed by us from start to finish costs around £1,195–£1,495 (excluding government fees). We will always give you options and confirm a fixed fee before starting any work.
I have an Irish grandparent. If I have children, will they be entitled to an Irish passport?
Yes, but only if your name is entered onto the Foreign Birth Register before they are born. If you are an expectant parent, please contact us immediately to discuss submitting an expedited application to ensure your child doesn't lose out on Irish citizenship.
Are your staff qualified to advise on Irish citizenship law?
Our founder is a practising solicitor in Ireland and England & Wales with fifteen years of experience in Irish citizenship law, who personally handles your case.
How long does the process take?
Current processing times for grandparent route applications are approximately 10 months, but this can vary based on the complexity of your application. The Irish Department of Foreign Affairs processes applications in chronological order.
What if I don't know my Irish grandparent's exact details?
Most clients come to us with only partial information — a name, a decade, a county. Tracing the records is part of what we do. We specialise in complex cases.
Do I need to order original certificates and send them to you?
No, if you choose our full case management service, we will source and order all relevant Irish and UK certificates based on the information you provide us. Alternatively, we can give you step-by-step instructions on how to do it yourself.
What if my application is refused?
In the unlikely event that your application is refused, we will advise you on the reasons and, where appropriate, can submit an appeal to the Foreign Birth Registration Appeals Officer on your behalf.
What happens after my Foreign Birth Registration certificate is issued?
You can obtain an Irish passport by completing a straightforward application. Details of this will be provided in our step-by-step guide.
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