Citizenship

eTax Clearance

November 2nd, 2020|

As and from the 23rd November 2020 all adult applicants for a certificate of naturalisation are required to have an up to date tax clearance certificate. For applicants resident in the State a Tax Clearance Certificate (TCC) is a written confirmation from Revenue that a person's tax affairs are in order at the date of issue [...]

Applications Approved and Citizenship Ceremony

November 2nd, 2020|

COVID-19 has unfortunately prevented the holding of our large scale citizenship ceremonies which is impacting the processing of applications. As a solution on an interim basis for applicants whose applications are approved, Minister McEntee was pleased to recently approve the priority drafting of a Statutory Instrument, whereby naturalisation certificates may issue on receipt of a statutory [...]

Citizenship Ceremonies Update

September 9th, 2020|

The pilot virtual Citizenship Ceremony that took place on 10 July 2020, involved 21 applicants. A review of the pilot is underway and consideration of that review is now in its final stages. A critical consideration is the protection of the welfare and safety of the participants and the general public. It is also essential [...]

Minister McEntee hosts Virtual Citizenship Ceremony

July 15th, 2020|

On Friday 10th July, 2020, the Minister for Justice & Equality, Helen McEntee TD, hosted one of the world’s first virtual citizenship ceremonies. This pilot event was attended by 21 applicants who had opted not to attend the ceremonies that took place on the 2nd and 3rd of March in the INEC in Killarney Co. [...]

Citizenship Ceremony Update – COVID-19

May 22nd, 2020|

The Department of Justice and Equality wishes to advise that due to the current Covid-19 Pandemic the citizenship ceremonies scheduled for Friday 3rd July 2020 at the Killarney Convention Centre in Killarney, Co. Kerry are postponed. ISD officials are currently exploring alternative options that protect public health, comply with current restrictions and guidelines and ensure [...]

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