Up until recently Irish citizenship laws changed due to overpopulation of illegal immigrants who were claiming citizenship in order to claim welfare, mainly from deprived nations. Before this the law allowed anyone born in Ireland to be a citizen, now this does NOT grant you citizenship. For more information:
http://www.citizensinformation.ie/categories/moving-country/irish-citizenship
People in Northern Ireland can have British or Irish citizenship.
Yes, a U.S. citizen can hold dual citizenship with Ireland. Ireland allows dual citizenship, meaning individuals can retain their U.S. citizenship while also acquiring Irish citizenship, typically through descent or residency. However, it's essential for individuals to understand both countries' laws regarding dual citizenship and ensure they comply with any requirements.
Yes, both countries allow dual citizenship. However, if you live more than ten years outside Ireland, you will lose your Irish citizenship.
You can't claim citizenship by a ancestor. My family came from Londonderry Ireland in the 1600's to the Virginia colonies, but I can't get Irish citizenship from Ireland because they were Irish. You have to be born in a country to claim citizenship or have a parent from a country to claim duel citizenship.
No. You can only gain Irish citizenship from descent if your grandparents were born in Ireland. Unfortunately you seem to have missed by a generation. You could still gain citizenship by actually residing in Ireland.
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Yes. My sister moved to Canada and now has duel citizenship. Many Americans with strong ties to places like Israel and Ireland have duel citizenship. Each country has their own laws. If you had a grandparent who was born in Ireland, then you are eligible for Irish citizenship.
Athletes from Northern Ireland who also hold Irish citizenship may represent Ireland at the Olympics. Otherwise, athletes from Northern Ireland are part of the team from Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
By law, the Irish government can recommend honorary Irish citizenship for someone who has signalled honour or rendered distinguished service to the nation. The President of Ireland can then officially grant the person honorary Irish citizenship.
It depends on where you are coming from As Northern Ireland is part of the UK you will need the same Visa that you would need to enter any other part of the UK. If you are a UK citizen you do not need one
You would be Scottish and could be entitled to Irish citizenship.
Not that I'm aware of, although he can claim Irish dual-citizenship as his grandparents were both Irish.