Obtain Dual Irish and US Citizenship
An Irish passport doesn’t only open the doors to a life in Ireland; but also allows those in possession of the document to travel and work freely throughout the 27 countries located in the European Union.
For those living in America, obtaining Irish citizenship can be an attractive prospect, opening doors to a life in Ireland as well as the rest of the European Union. For those living in the UK, an Irish passport will secure your ability to travel and work freely throughout the EU countries in light of the EU referendum result. Benefits include:
- pass on your Irish citizenship to your children
- travel without a visa to 170 countries
- live, work, or study in Ireland or the UK with no restrictions
- live, work, or study in any EU/EEA country with no restrictions
- get or retain citizenship of another country without losing Irish citizenship
- bring a spouse to the UK or other EEA country under the EEU regulations
An Irish passport is considered to be in the top 10 globally superior passports, along with the UK and Germany.
We have successfully acquired citizenship for individuals whose Great Grandparents were Irish!
How Gibson & Associates Can Help You
At Gibson and Associates, our team is highly experienced in dealing with immigration, visa and citizenship issues. We specialise in assisting residents of the United States of America and the UK, helping them through the Irish naturalisation process by organising and managing the entire process. This ensures all necessary bureaucracy is completed correctly and on time. We also help those with newly obtained citizenship obtain Irish passports.
How To Obtain Irish Citizenship
There are many ways that American and British nationals can obtain Irish citizenship. We’ve listed the citizenship application types that we help with below:
You have Irish Grandparents
If you have or have had an Irish-born grandparent, you may apply for Irish citizenship although the process can be slightly more complicated than the aforementioned process.
To apply for Irish citizenship this way, you need to have your birth registered in the foreign births register. After the 1st July 1986, anyone registered in the Foreign Births Entry Book is deemed to be an Irish citizen from the date their name is entered in the Register and not from the date of birth. This means that anyone born to that person before his/her date of entry in the Register is not entitled to citizenship.
You have Irish Great-Grandparents
We have obtained Irish citizenship for descendants of Irish Great-grandparents. This is achieved by demonstrating an association with Ireland, so citizenship rights can be wavered. Talk to our client care team today for more information.
You’ve lived in Ireland for an Extended Period of Time
If you have lived in Ireland for an extended period of time, you can become an Irish national by naturalisation.
In order to qualify, you much have spent 1 year continuously living in Ireland before the date of your application and have spent 4 of the previous 8 years before that living recognisably in Ireland. Altogether, you need to have spent 5 out of the last 9 years living in Ireland.
You must also be over 18 years old, intend to remain in Ireland after the naturalisation process and be of ‘good character’. The Garda Síochána will complete a background check at the point of your application and any criminal history will be taken into account when your application is received.
Other Means
There may be other circumstances where you or a family member can apply for Irish citizenship, but these cases will be assessed case by case. At Gibson & Associates, we can help you discover whether or not you can apply for naturalisation or citizenship.
If none of these options apply to you, don’t panic. There are many other ways you can live in Ireland without citizenship. Take a look at our Visa page. Our team can also help you to discover if these options are suitable for you or a family member.
Remember, our team can help you discover the best route for your situation.
About Dual Citizenship
If you are able to apply for Irish Citizenship, you can keep your American citizenship too. Ireland, the UK and the United States all recognise dual citizenships, meaning you don’t have to give up your rights in one of the countries to have the same rights in both. This means you can become an Irish citizen but remain living in the USA or UK, allowing you to travel throughout Ireland and the European Union
Renouncing your Irish Citizenship
There are situations where you might need to renounce your Irish citizenship, whether it’s dual or full, due to taking citizenship in another country that doesn’t support dual citizenship agreements. If you leave Ireland to live in another country where only one type of citizenship is recognised, we can help you with the renouncing of your Irish citizenship, and also the re-establishing of it if you choose to return.
Get in Touch with Gibson & Associates Today
At Gibson & Associates, we pride ourselves on our ability to help our clients obtain entry to Ireland. Our team is highly experienced and our approach to Irish visa and citizenship enquiries is unique. We aim to make the process as stress-free and as simple as possible.
Speak to our solicitors about your or a family member’s Irish citizenship or visa today. You can all us directly on +353 (0) 18723143 or email us at [email protected] Alternatively, you can complete our Online Enquiry Form, and we’ll get in touch right away.
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what our clients say…
Gibson & Associates assisted me with an application for Irish citizenship by association. While we will not know the results of my application for some time, I can attest that the assistance and advice I received from Kellie and the team at Gibson & Associates was extremely helpful, thorough, and professional. I am very satisfied with the support they gave me and would highly recommend them to anyone seeking advice on applying for Irish Citizenship.
I had a wonderful experience dealing with Gibson & Associates. I contacted them to assist with my efforts to become an Irish citizen through decent. I had obtained most of the required documentation necessary to proceed but I needed some professional assistance to review and complete the process. Kellie McLaughlin was very pleasant, efficient, helpful and professional in assisting with my case. I much appreciated all her help and I would definitely recommend Kellie and Gibson & Associates for all of their good work.
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Immigration case and won. The Company kept me up to date on proceedings throughout . The Company have a great team of lawyers who deal with various complex proceedings and i personally would never hesitate to use them .
My mother in law applied for a visa as a dependant family member of an eu national. She received a letter from the INIS to say that they wanted to reject her application. I made an appointment to see Sharon Shaw and she told me not to worry and that she would write a letter to the INIS to explain my mother in laws situation. She sent them ONE letter and within 4 weeks my mother in law received a letter to say her application had been successful! I would recommend Sharon to anyone who has an immigration issue. She is a real gem. Thank you so much.
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Gibson & Associates is one of Ireland’s leading law firms. No matter your situation, our team will use their experience to make sure that you benefit from the best possible outcome.
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We put our clients at the heart of everything we do and work tirelessly to get the best results.
We treat clients and each other the way we’d like to be treated and for us “good enough” just isn’t good enough!
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WE USE CLEAR, SIMPLE LANGUAGE
We don’t try to impress with “legalese” and jargon. We use clear, plain language.
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The person responsible for your case will never change. You’ll be assigned a dedicated point of contact who will take charge of your case from start to finish.
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At Gibson & Associates, we’re clear about our processes and transparent when it comes to costs. Before progressing any case, we offer a no-obligation consultation with our client care team and will provide you with practical options. Integrity and transparency are core to how we work with all of our clients and means we’ll always treat your case as if it was our own.
