5-year residents
Adults with 5 years' reckonable residence in Ireland, including 1 continuous year before applying
What you get
- An eligibility review of your residence, absences and character
- A document plan for 150 points of identity and 150 points of residence for each year
- Preparation and submission of your online application
About this service
Naturalisation Application
Naturalisation is the main route to Irish citizenship for adults who have lived in Ireland for at least 5 years. The online application asks for detailed proof of identity and of your residence in every year you're claiming, and missing information can delay your case or cost you your place in the queue. We prepare a complete, accurate application and support you right through to your citizenship ceremony.
€1229
Fixed fee
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Areas we cover
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Documents to prepare
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Simple steps
Who it's for
Who this is for
Whether you're moving, hiring, staying or starting over, this is the place to begin.
Permit and Stamp 4 holders
Employment permit holders, Stamp 4 holders and other long-term residents
At a glance
Eligibility
01
Age and character
You're 18 or over and of good character
02
Reckonable residence
You have 5 years' reckonable residence in the last 9 years, including 1 year of continuous residence immediately before applying
03
Final-year absences
In that final year, you were outside Ireland for no more than 70 days (up to 30 more in exceptional circumstances), with no gaps in your permission
04
Intention to reside
You intend to keep living in Ireland after naturalisation
05
Declaration
You'll make a declaration of fidelity to the nation and loyalty to the State at a citizenship ceremony
Our promise
What's included
Naturalisation Application
€1229
Before you start
Documents you'll need
Tick each item as you gather it. Bring whichever apply to you.
Your preparation checklist
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5-step journey
How it works
- 1Step 1
We confirm your eligibility and the date you can apply.
- 2Step 2
We help you gather and certify your documents.
- 3Step 3
We prepare and submit your online application, and you pay the €175 fee.
- 4Step 4
We support you through Garda e-vetting and any requests.
- Step 5
Once approved, you pay the certification fee, attend a ceremony and receive your certificate.
Good to know
Our fee
€1,229 VAT included. Government fees are separate.
Government fees
€175 application fee (non-refundable) and €950 certification fee if approved (€200 for widows and widowers of Irish citizens).
Processing time
There's no statutory time limit. The median was 8 months in 2024, but by August 2026 more than 13,000 applicants had been waiting over a year.
After your ceremony
Your certificate arrives by registered post within 4 to 6 weeks, and you can then apply for an Irish passport.
Keep your permission valid
Keep your immigration permission valid until the day you become a citizen at your ceremony.
Answers
Frequently asked questions
Naturalisation is the process by which a non-Irish adult who has lived in Ireland for several years becomes an Irish citizen. It's decided by the Minister for Justice, through Immigration Service Delivery, under the Irish Nationality and Citizenship Act 1956, and it ends with a citizenship ceremony at which new citizens make a declaration of fidelity to the nation and loyalty to the State. The standard requirements are 5 years' reckonable residence in the last 9 years, including 1 year of continuous residence immediately before applying, with no more than 70 days abroad in that final year (up to 30 more in exceptional circumstances). Applicants must be 18 or over, of good character and intend to continue living in Ireland. Applications are made online, with proof of identity and of residence for each year claimed, followed by Garda vetting. There's no statutory processing time: the median was 8 months in 2024, but by August 2026 more than 13,000 applicants had been waiting over a year. The certificate arrives by post within 4 to 6 weeks of the ceremony, and the new citizen can then apply for an Irish passport. Ireland allows dual citizenship. A draft Irish Nationality and Citizenship (Amendment) Bill 2026 proposes longer residence periods and language and civics tests, but it isn't law. Naturalisation routes and government fees (2026): • Standard: 5 years' reckonable residence in the last 9, including the final year. €175 application + €950 certificate. • Spouse or civil partner of an Irish citizen: 3 years in the last 5, after at least 3 years of marriage or civil partnership. €175 + €950. • Refugees: 5 years, for applications made from 8 December 2025. €175 only. • Stateless persons: conditions can be waived by the Minister. €175 only. • Irish descent or associations: conditions can be waived by the Minister. €175 + €950. • Children under 18: depends on the route, for example 3 years for children born in Ireland. €175 + €200. Widows and widowers of Irish citizens also pay a reduced certification fee of €200.
Not under Irish law. Check whether your other country allows dual citizenship.
Not at present. A draft 2026 bill proposes language and civics tests and longer residence, but it isn't law yet.
Yes, but keep your permission valid and keep a record of trips. Long absences could affect your application.
There's no appeal. You can reapply once the reasons have been addressed, and we'll review the refusal with you.
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€1229
€1229
Naturalisation Application