Not for me, OH already has one. His nephew who was born in UK has the idea that he could get one based on his mother's place of birth. He thinks it will make it easier to go and live abroad. does anyone know anything about this?
https://www.dfa.ie/passports/how-to-apply-for-a-passport/ireland/not-yet-an-irish-citizen/
Official website - seems you need just one Irish grandparent.
Yeah I'll be Ok when Wales gets independence (sure to follow after Scotland does Indyref2 and Ireland breaks away) - I have Welsh grandparents. A European passport already makes travel substantially easier all over the world.
They dont expect copies of birth certificates but Im not 100% sure how it's done - I believe a lot of it comes from electoral registers etc - I'm sure your birth certificate isnt the only copy of your birth certificate - I'm guessing theres a government record.
The UK is still to agree full reciprocal healthcare and consulate protection etc with many countries - by 2025 and "rollover" periods expire this will become increasingly relevant. Its better to be European if you are a traveller.
From my understanding, they must be original documents. My husband is eligible, but the various bits of paper have got held up somewhere in the wider family. Grrrrr!
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I am assuming that getting an Irish passport gives you dual nationality and doesn’t affect your rights as a British citizen. I was born in Northern Ireland so could easily get an Irish passport but I live and work in England and was worried that it might affect my life here. For example, I had to prove my British nationality for my current job.
I don’t expect the process will be straightforward for the Irish passport, but worth persevering if it’s what’s wanted.
A friend had a Scottish mum & a Polish dad (many Polish army units were here). After he died, she changed her surname to one in her mum’s family tree, as no one could spell it or pronounce it. But she also learned Polish, visits relatives over there & got a Polish passport after Brexit.
Doing some family history research to open doors in Ireland would make the effort very worthwhile.
Quote: Originally posted by Pixie_Hez on 21/10/2022
I am assuming that getting an Irish passport gives you dual nationality and doesn’t affect your rights as a British citizen. I was born in Northern Ireland so could easily get an Irish passport but I live and work in England and was worried that it might affect my life here. For example, I had to prove my British nationality for my current job.
It will not affect your British nationality. You have every right as a British citizen while in UK or travelling under a British passport.
If you are born in NI, it is a no brainer. Nip down the post office and get your passport application. The GFA guarantees your rights.
I get it through residence as I have lived in Ireland for 15 years. All the rigmarole costs me well ove 1000 euros but you will only need to pay for the passport and the EU is yours.
I am also eligible for Lithuanian citizenship through marriage but that involves moving back and being resident there and I would technically have to renounce UK citizenship.
Quote: Originally posted by Mitchamitri on 20/10/2022
Yeah I'll be Ok when Wales gets independence (sure to follow after Scotland does Indyref2 and Ireland breaks away) - I have Welsh grandparents. A European passport already makes travel substantially easier all over the world.
I hope Wales never go down that route, I couldn't imagine Duckfoot in total charge. The man is a dipstick.
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I miss out on an Irish passport by one generation. Otherwise I would have applied. Ah well, never mind.
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