In This Section
Introduction
On this page you can find information on Citizenship legislation, policy and guidance. Read the Nationality and Citizenship Acts below to check your entitlement to Irish citizenship.
Legislation and statutory instruments
The law governing citizenship in Ireland is set out in the Irish Nationality and Citizenship Act 1956 as amended and other relevant Regulations which you can read below.
Public notice
A notice will be published in the official journal Iris Óifigiúil stating that you have been granted a Certificate of Naturalisation. This notice will include your:
These notices are required to be published by law and are mandatory. There are no exemptions.
Data Privacy Notice
The EU General Data Protection Regulation entered into effect on 25 May 2018. The purpose for which Citizenship Division uses personal data provided to it by applicants, and the rights of applicants with regard to that data, are explained in the Privacy Notice which can be viewed by clicking on the button below.
If you have questions, please contact the Citizenship team.