Irish Citizenship By Descent

Phase 1: Eligibility Assessment (Mandatory)

€250,00

Genealogical Research Package

Professional genealogical research to support Irish citizenship claims through descent, including Foreign Births Register (FBR) applications.

Who this package is for

Individuals with an Irish-born parent or grandparent
Individuals with an Irish-born great-grandparent (Foreign Births Register route)
Members of the Irish diaspora who are unsure whether they qualify

This service focuses on genealogical evidence and documentation. It does not provide legal advice.

Phase 1: Eligibility Assessment (Mandatory) - £250

Purpose:
To confirm whether you are likely eligible for Irish citizenship before committing to full genealogical research.

What’s included

Review of your known family information
Lineage assessment (parent, grandparent, or great-grandparent)
Preliminary record checks, including:
- Birth locations
- Key dates
- Registration and record availability
Identification of the most likely eligibility route:
- Automatic Irish citizenship
- Foreign Births Register (FBR)
- Not currently eligible

What you receive

Written eligibility summary
Clear explanation of next steps
Estimated timeframes and costs
Personalised document checklist

Phase 2: Citizenship Research & Documentation Package - £500

(Only undertaken if Phase 1 confirms likely eligibility)

What this package includes

1. Genealogical Research

Tracing the qualifying Irish ancestor
Establishing an unbroken line of descent to the applicant
Verification using authoritative sources, including:
- Irish civil registration records
- Parish registers
- Census returns (1901 & 1911)
- General Register Office (GRO) indexes
Resolution of discrepancies in names, dates, or locations

2. Document Identification & Retrieval

Identification of all required certificates, which may include:
- Irish birth certificates
- Marriage records
- Death records (where required)
Guidance on:
- Certified copies
- Apostilles
- Acceptable document formats for submission

The quoted price covers the cost of obtaining all necessary Irish civil records for one qualifying ancestor, so there are no hidden document fees. If you choose to support your application using more than one Irish ancestor, we’ll clearly outline any additional costs in advance.