Irish Citizenship By Descent – The Popular Application For Foreign Birth Registration

This year there has been a marked increase in demand for Irish passports from US applicants, supplementing the surge in applications from UK applicants following Brexit. This has been driven by shifting political landscapes, a connection to the island of Ireland and global mobility opportunities - the Irish passport is consistently ranked one of the best in the world allowing free movement within the UK and EU but also visa free travel to countries throughout the world.

For those seeking Irish citizenship based on ancestry, registration on the Foreign Births Register (FBR) remains the central gateway. In this article, we explore the growing popularity of this application, as well as the eligibility requirements and application process. Careful preparation is key!