Citizenship visa

Ireland Citizenship by Descent

Citizenship eligibility pathway through parents, grandparents, or ancestral family connections.

Quick facts

We handle this route

Processing time

8–27 months

Processing time

8–27 months

Visa duration

Permanent citizenship

Visa duration

Permanent citizenship

Leads to settlement

Yes

Leads to settlement

Yes

Dependants allowed

Varies

Dependants allowed

Varies

Success rate

99%

Success rate

99%

Fee from

$1,500

Overview

What this visa gives you.

Citizenship by Descent allows individuals to claim nationality through eligible family lineage or ancestry connections. Depending on the country, applicants may qualify through parents, grandparents, or earlier generations.

Successful applicants receive full citizenship rights including passports and residency privileges.

Requirements

What you need to qualify.

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Eligible ancestry connection

Applicants must prove qualifying family lineage.

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Birth & legal certificates

Official records confirming ancestry are required.

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Identity verification

Valid passports and civil documents must be submitted.

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Immigration compliance

Background checks may apply during processing.

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Country-specific requirements

Eligibility rules vary depending on citizenship laws.

How we handle it

From first call to visa in hand.

01

Lineage assessment

We review ancestry eligibility and documentation.

1–2 weeks

02

Record collection

Birth certificates and legal records are organized.

1–2 weeks

03

Citizenship submission

Applications and supporting evidence are filed carefully.

6–24 months

04

Approval & passport guidance

Support with citizenship registration and passport applications.

2–4 weeks

Client story

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    Aisha Yilmaz

    Data Analyst

  • They boosted my CRS score by 18 points using qualifications I didn’t know counted. Received my ITA within three draws.
    Lena Popova

    Accountant

  • From first call to arriving in Lisbon was four months. Zero stress. Worth every penny.
    Marcus Thompson

    Freelance Designer

Your new chapter starts with a free call.

30 minutes. No sales pressure. Honest guidance from a certified advisor on your best path forward.

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Your new chapter starts with a free call.

30 minutes. No sales pressure. Honest guidance from a certified advisor on your best path forward.

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No obligation

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Your new chapter starts with a free call.

30 minutes. No sales pressure. Honest guidance from a certified advisor on your best path forward.

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No obligation

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OISC Regulated

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Fully confidential

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