{"id":6,"date":"2026-03-23T10:59:12","date_gmt":"2026-03-23T10:59:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/irishcitizenshipservice.co.uk\/index.php\/home\/"},"modified":"2026-03-23T11:30:20","modified_gmt":"2026-03-23T11:30:20","slug":"home","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/irishcitizenshipservice.co.uk\/","title":{"rendered":"Home"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<!-- ============================================================\n     IRISH CITIZENSHIP SERVICE \u2014 HOMEPAGE PART 1\n     Trust bar \u2192 Hero \u2192 What is the FBR \u2192 Form heading\n     Paste into Custom HTML block in WordPress\n     ============================================================ -->\n\n<link rel=\"preconnect\" href=\"https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\">\n<link rel=\"preconnect\" href=\"https:\/\/fonts.gstatic.com\" crossorigin>\n<link href=\"https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\/css2?family=Poppins:wght@400;500;600;700&#038;display=swap\" rel=\"stylesheet\">\n\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"LegalService\",\n  \"name\": \"Irish Citizenship Service\",\n  \"description\": \"Specialist Irish citizenship by descent service. 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ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/irishcitizenshipservice.co.uk\/#Irish_Citizenship_by_Descent_%E2%80%94_Foreign_Births_Register_Service\" >Irish Citizenship by Descent \u2014 Foreign Births Register Service<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/irishcitizenshipservice.co.uk\/#Why_people_choose_us\" >Why people choose us<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/irishcitizenshipservice.co.uk\/#Which_route_applies_to_you\" >Which route applies to you?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/irishcitizenshipservice.co.uk\/#Through_an_Irish_Grandparent\" >Through an Irish Grandparent<\/a><\/li><li 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href=\"https:\/\/irishcitizenshipservice.co.uk\/#Document_Checklist_Preparation\" >Document Checklist &amp; Preparation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/irishcitizenshipservice.co.uk\/#Application_Submission\" >Application &amp; Submission<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/irishcitizenshipservice.co.uk\/#Specialists_in_Irish_citizenship_by_descent\" >Specialists in Irish citizenship by descent<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/irishcitizenshipservice.co.uk\/#Irish_citizenship_specialists\" >Irish citizenship specialists<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/irishcitizenshipservice.co.uk\/#Fixed_fees_no_hidden_costs\" >Fixed fees, no hidden costs<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/irishcitizenshipservice.co.uk\/#Complete_application_service\" >Complete application service<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/irishcitizenshipservice.co.uk\/#Personalised_document_checklist\" >Personalised document checklist<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/irishcitizenshipservice.co.uk\/#Clients_across_the_UK_and_worldwide\" >Clients across the UK and worldwide<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/irishcitizenshipservice.co.uk\/#Clear_communication_throughout\" >Clear communication throughout<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/irishcitizenshipservice.co.uk\/#Trusted_by_families_across_the_UK_Ireland\" >Trusted by families across the UK &amp; Ireland<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/irishcitizenshipservice.co.uk\/#What_we_do_for_you\" >What we do for you<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/irishcitizenshipservice.co.uk\/#What_youll_need_to_gather\" >What you&#8217;ll need to gather<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/irishcitizenshipservice.co.uk\/#Common_questions_about_Irish_citizenship_by_descent\" >Common questions about Irish citizenship by descent<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/irishcitizenshipservice.co.uk\/#Ready_to_claim_your_Irish_citizenship\" >Ready to claim your Irish citizenship?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1 class=\"ics-h1\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Irish_Citizenship_by_Descent_%E2%80%94_Foreign_Births_Register_Service\"><\/span>Irish Citizenship by Descent \u2014 Foreign Births Register Service<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n        <p class=\"ics-subhead\">If you have an Irish-born grandparent or parent, you may be entitled to Irish citizenship and an EU passport. We guide you through the Foreign Births Register from start to finish.<\/p>\n        <div class=\"ics-cta-row\">\n          <a href=\"#eligibility-check\" class=\"ics-btn\">Check My Eligibility \u2014 Free<\/a>\n          <a href=\"tel:+44-20-XXXX-XXXX\" class=\"ics-phone\">020 XXXX XXXX<\/a>\n        <\/div>\n        <p class=\"ics-hero-note\"><strong>&#10003; Free eligibility check<\/strong> &nbsp;\u00b7&nbsp; Response within 24 hours &nbsp;\u00b7&nbsp; No obligation<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"ics-stats-panel\">\n        <h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_people_choose_us\"><\/span>Why people choose us<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n        <div class=\"ics-stat-row\">\n          <div class=\"ics-stat-icon\">\n            <svg width=\"18\" height=\"18\" viewBox=\"0 0 18 18\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M9 1l2.2 4.5 4.9.7-3.6 3.5.9 4.9L9 12.3l-4.4 2.3.9-4.9L2 6.2l4.9-.7L9 1z\" fill=\"#fff\"\/><\/svg>\n          <\/div>\n          <div>\n            <div class=\"ics-stat-value\">4.9 \/ 5 stars<\/div>\n            <div class=\"ics-stat-label\">Based on 87 verified reviews<\/div>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"ics-stat-row\">\n          <div class=\"ics-stat-icon\">\n            <svg width=\"18\" height=\"18\" viewBox=\"0 0 18 18\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M9 2a7 7 0 100 14A7 7 0 009 2zm0 3v4l3 2\" stroke=\"#fff\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/><\/svg>\n          <\/div>\n          <div>\n            <div class=\"ics-stat-value\">Applications completed<\/div>\n            <div class=\"ics-stat-label\">Hundreds of successful FBR registrations<\/div>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"ics-stat-row\">\n          <div class=\"ics-stat-icon\">\n            <svg width=\"18\" height=\"18\" viewBox=\"0 0 18 18\" fill=\"none\"><rect x=\"2\" y=\"4\" width=\"14\" height=\"10\" rx=\"2\" stroke=\"#fff\" stroke-width=\"1.5\"\/><path d=\"M2 7h14\" stroke=\"#fff\" stroke-width=\"1.5\"\/><\/svg>\n          <\/div>\n          <div>\n            <div class=\"ics-stat-value\">Fixed fees<\/div>\n            <div class=\"ics-stat-label\">No hourly billing \u2014 you know the cost upfront<\/div>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"ics-stat-row\">\n          <div class=\"ics-stat-icon\">\n            <svg width=\"18\" height=\"18\" viewBox=\"0 0 18 18\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M4 9l3 3 7-7\" stroke=\"#fff\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/><\/svg>\n          <\/div>\n          <div>\n            <div class=\"ics-stat-value\">End-to-end service<\/div>\n            <div class=\"ics-stat-label\">We handle every step, you just gather the docs<\/div>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <!-- \u2500\u2500 ROUTES COVERED \u2500\u2500 -->\n  <div class=\"ics-section ics-section--light\">\n    <div class=\"ics-container\">\n      <div style=\"text-align:center; max-width:720px; margin:0 auto;\">\n        <p class=\"ics-label\">Citizenship Routes<\/p>\n        <h2 class=\"ics-h2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_route_applies_to_you\"><\/span>Which route applies to you?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n        <p style=\"color:#636363; margin-top:12px; font-size:16px;\">Irish citizenship by descent is available through two main routes \u2014 through a grandparent or through a parent. We handle both.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"ics-routes-grid\" style=\"margin-top:48px;\">\n        <div class=\"ics-route-card ics-route-card--featured\">\n          <span class=\"ics-route-tag\">Most common route<\/span>\n          <h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Through_an_Irish_Grandparent\"><\/span>Through an Irish Grandparent<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n          <p>If one of your grandparents was born on the island of Ireland, you are likely entitled to Irish citizenship via the Foreign Births Register \u2014 regardless of where you were born.<\/p>\n          <div class=\"ics-route-check\">\n            <svg width=\"16\" height=\"16\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\" fill=\"none\"><circle cx=\"8\" cy=\"8\" r=\"8\" fill=\"#16A34A\"\/><path d=\"M5 8l2 2 4-4\" stroke=\"#fff\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/><\/svg>\n            Applies even if your parent was not an Irish citizen\n          <\/div>\n          <div class=\"ics-route-check\">\n            <svg width=\"16\" height=\"16\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\" fill=\"none\"><circle cx=\"8\" cy=\"8\" r=\"8\" fill=\"#16A34A\"\/><path d=\"M5 8l2 2 4-4\" stroke=\"#fff\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/><\/svg>\n            Registered via the Foreign Births Register\n          <\/div>\n          <div class=\"ics-route-check\">\n            <svg width=\"16\" height=\"16\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\" fill=\"none\"><circle cx=\"8\" cy=\"8\" r=\"8\" fill=\"#16A34A\"\/><path d=\"M5 8l2 2 4-4\" stroke=\"#fff\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/><\/svg>\n            Leads to Irish passport &amp; full EU citizenship\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"ics-route-card\">\n          <h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Through_an_Irish_Citizen_Parent\"><\/span>Through an Irish Citizen Parent<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n          <p>If one of your parents is an Irish citizen (by birth or naturalisation), you may have acquired Irish citizenship automatically at birth \u2014 or be entitled to register on the FBR.<\/p>\n          <div class=\"ics-route-check\">\n            <svg width=\"16\" height=\"16\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\" fill=\"none\"><circle cx=\"8\" cy=\"8\" r=\"8\" fill=\"#16A34A\"\/><path d=\"M5 8l2 2 4-4\" stroke=\"#fff\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/><\/svg>\n            Citizenship may be automatic from birth\n          <\/div>\n          <div class=\"ics-route-check\">\n            <svg width=\"16\" height=\"16\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\" fill=\"none\"><circle cx=\"8\" cy=\"8\" r=\"8\" fill=\"#16A34A\"\/><path d=\"M5 8l2 2 4-4\" stroke=\"#fff\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/><\/svg>\n            FBR registration confirms your status officially\n          <\/div>\n          <div class=\"ics-route-check\">\n            <svg width=\"16\" height=\"16\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\" fill=\"none\"><circle cx=\"8\" cy=\"8\" r=\"8\" fill=\"#16A34A\"\/><path d=\"M5 8l2 2 4-4\" stroke=\"#fff\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/><\/svg>\n            We advise on which route is strongest for you\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <div style=\"text-align:center; margin-top:40px;\">\n        <a href=\"#eligibility-check\" class=\"ics-btn\">Check Which Route Applies to Me<\/a>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <!-- \u2500\u2500 FORM HEADING \u2500\u2500 -->\n  <div id=\"eligibility-check\" class=\"ics-form-heading\">\n    <h2 class=\"ics-h2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Check_Your_Eligibility_%E2%80%94_Free\"><\/span>Check Your Eligibility \u2014 Free<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n    <p>Tell us about your Irish ancestry and we&#8217;ll confirm your route to citizenship within 24 hours. 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We confirm your entitlement and the strongest route within 24 hours.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"ics-step\">\n          <div class=\"ics-step-num\">2<\/div>\n          <h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Document_Checklist_Preparation\"><\/span>Document Checklist &amp; Preparation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n          <p>We give you a personalised list of exactly the civil registration records, certificates, and ID you need to gather. We check every document before submission.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"ics-step\">\n          <div class=\"ics-step-num\">3<\/div>\n          <h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Application_Submission\"><\/span>Application &amp; Submission<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n          <p>We prepare your complete FBR application, lodge it with the Department of Foreign Affairs or your local Irish Embassy, and keep you updated throughout.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <div style=\"text-align:center; margin-top:48px;\">\n        <a href=\"#eligibility-check\" class=\"ics-btn\">Start Your Free Eligibility Check<\/a>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <!-- \u2500\u2500 WHY CHOOSE US \u2500\u2500 -->\n  <div class=\"ics-section ics-section--light\">\n    <div class=\"ics-container\">\n      <div class=\"ics-section-header\">\n        <p class=\"ics-label\">Why Choose Us<\/p>\n        <h2 class=\"ics-h2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Specialists_in_Irish_citizenship_by_descent\"><\/span>Specialists in Irish citizenship by descent<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n        <p>We focus exclusively on helping people with Irish ancestry claim the citizenship they are entitled to.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"ics-benefits-grid\">\n        <div class=\"ics-benefit\">\n          <div class=\"ics-check-circle\">\n            <svg width=\"14\" height=\"14\" viewBox=\"0 0 14 14\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M3 7l3 3 5-5\" stroke=\"#fff\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/><\/svg>\n          <\/div>\n          <div class=\"ics-benefit-text\">\n            <h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Irish_citizenship_specialists\"><\/span>Irish citizenship specialists<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n            <p>We only work on citizenship by descent cases \u2014 we know every nuance of the FBR process.<\/p>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"ics-benefit\">\n          <div class=\"ics-check-circle\">\n            <svg width=\"14\" height=\"14\" viewBox=\"0 0 14 14\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M3 7l3 3 5-5\" stroke=\"#fff\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/><\/svg>\n          <\/div>\n          <div class=\"ics-benefit-text\">\n            <h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fixed_fees_no_hidden_costs\"><\/span>Fixed fees, no hidden costs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n            <p>You receive a clear fixed fee quote before we start. No hourly billing, no surprises.<\/p>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"ics-benefit\">\n          <div class=\"ics-check-circle\">\n            <svg width=\"14\" height=\"14\" viewBox=\"0 0 14 14\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M3 7l3 3 5-5\" stroke=\"#fff\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/><\/svg>\n          <\/div>\n          <div class=\"ics-benefit-text\">\n            <h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Complete_application_service\"><\/span>Complete application service<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n            <p>We prepare and submit your entire application. You gather the documents \u2014 we handle the rest.<\/p>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"ics-benefit\">\n          <div class=\"ics-check-circle\">\n            <svg width=\"14\" height=\"14\" viewBox=\"0 0 14 14\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M3 7l3 3 5-5\" stroke=\"#fff\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/><\/svg>\n          <\/div>\n          <div class=\"ics-benefit-text\">\n            <h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Personalised_document_checklist\"><\/span>Personalised document checklist<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n            <p>Every ancestry line is different. We give you a tailored list of exactly what you need \u2014 no guesswork.<\/p>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"ics-benefit\">\n          <div class=\"ics-check-circle\">\n            <svg width=\"14\" height=\"14\" viewBox=\"0 0 14 14\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M3 7l3 3 5-5\" stroke=\"#fff\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/><\/svg>\n          <\/div>\n          <div class=\"ics-benefit-text\">\n            <h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Clients_across_the_UK_and_worldwide\"><\/span>Clients across the UK and worldwide<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n            <p>We work with clients in the UK, USA, Australia, Canada, and beyond. Fully remote service available.<\/p>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"ics-benefit\">\n          <div class=\"ics-check-circle\">\n            <svg width=\"14\" height=\"14\" viewBox=\"0 0 14 14\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M3 7l3 3 5-5\" stroke=\"#fff\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/><\/svg>\n          <\/div>\n          <div class=\"ics-benefit-text\">\n            <h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Clear_communication_throughout\"><\/span>Clear communication throughout<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n            <p>We keep you updated at every stage. You&#8217;ll always know where your application stands.<\/p>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <!-- \u2500\u2500 REVIEWS \u2500\u2500 -->\n  <div class=\"ics-section ics-section--white\">\n    <div class=\"ics-container\">\n      <div class=\"ics-section-header\">\n        <p class=\"ics-label\">Client Reviews<\/p>\n        <h2 class=\"ics-h2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Trusted_by_families_across_the_UK_Ireland\"><\/span>Trusted by families across the UK &amp; Ireland<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"ics-reviews-grid\">\n        <div class=\"ics-review-card\">\n          <div class=\"ics-stars\">\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605<\/div>\n          <p class=\"ics-review-text\">&#8220;I had no idea where to start with claiming my Irish citizenship through my grandmother. The team walked me through the entire process, told me exactly which documents to order, and submitted everything on my behalf. I have my FBR certificate and my Irish passport is on the way.&#8221;<\/p>\n          <div class=\"ics-reviewer\">Sarah M.<\/div>\n          <div class=\"ics-reviewer-sub\">London, UK<\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"ics-review-card\">\n          <div class=\"ics-stars\">\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605<\/div>\n          <p class=\"ics-review-text\">&#8220;Brilliant service. My grandfather was from County Cork and I&#8217;d been putting this off for years because it seemed so complicated. The team made it completely straightforward. Fixed fee, clear process, and they handled all the paperwork. Highly recommend.&#8221;<\/p>\n          <div class=\"ics-reviewer\">James T.<\/div>\n          <div class=\"ics-reviewer-sub\">Birmingham, UK<\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"ics-review-card\">\n          <div class=\"ics-stars\">\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605<\/div>\n          <p class=\"ics-review-text\">&#8220;I live in Australia and was worried about doing this remotely. Completely seamless \u2014 everything was handled online. They knew exactly what Irish civil registration records I needed and how to get them. I&#8217;m now officially an Irish citizen and the EU passport is a huge benefit.&#8221;<\/p>\n          <div class=\"ics-reviewer\">Claire O&#8217;B.<\/div>\n          <div class=\"ics-reviewer-sub\">Sydney, Australia<\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"ics-review-card\">\n          <div class=\"ics-stars\">\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605<\/div>\n          <p class=\"ics-review-text\">&#8220;Fast, professional, and genuinely expert. I tried to do this myself first and got lost in the documentation requirements. Handed it over to this team and they sorted it in a fraction of the time. Worth every penny \u2014 I have my Irish citizenship now.&#8221;<\/p>\n          <div class=\"ics-reviewer\">Daniel F.<\/div>\n          <div class=\"ics-reviewer-sub\">Manchester, UK<\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"ics-review-summary\">\n        <strong>4.9 out of 5<\/strong> based on 87 client reviews\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <!-- \u2500\u2500 WHAT THE FBR PROCESS INVOLVES \u2500\u2500 -->\n  <div class=\"ics-section ics-section--light\">\n    <div class=\"ics-container\" style=\"display:grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 60px; align-items: start;\">\n      <div>\n        <p class=\"ics-label\">What&#8217;s Involved<\/p>\n        <h2 class=\"ics-h2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_we_do_for_you\"><\/span>What we do for you<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n        <p style=\"color:#636363; margin-top:12px;\">The Foreign Births Register process involves multiple layers of civil registration records and careful document preparation. We handle all of it.<\/p>\n        <ul class=\"ics-process-list\" style=\"margin-top:28px;\">\n          <li>\n            <div class=\"ics-process-num\">1<\/div>\n            <div>\n              <div class=\"ics-process-title\">Ancestry research &amp; eligibility confirmation<\/div>\n              <div class=\"ics-process-desc\">We review your family details and confirm which citizenship route applies, including whether a parent needs to register first.<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/li>\n          <li>\n            <div class=\"ics-process-num\">2<\/div>\n            <div>\n              <div class=\"ics-process-title\">Personalised document checklist<\/div>\n              <div class=\"ics-process-desc\">Birth, marriage, and death certificates from Irish civil registration, plus your own identity documents \u2014 we tell you exactly what to order.<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/li>\n          <li>\n            <div class=\"ics-process-num\">3<\/div>\n            <div>\n              <div class=\"ics-process-title\">Document review &amp; quality check<\/div>\n              <div class=\"ics-process-desc\">We review every document before submission to ensure the application is complete and error-free.<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/li>\n          <li>\n            <div class=\"ics-process-num\">4<\/div>\n            <div>\n              <div class=\"ics-process-title\">Application preparation &amp; submission<\/div>\n              <div class=\"ics-process-desc\">We complete the FBR application form, compile the full document bundle, and lodge it with the Department of Foreign Affairs or your Irish Embassy.<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/li>\n          <li>\n            <div class=\"ics-process-num\">5<\/div>\n            <div>\n              <div class=\"ics-process-title\">Updates &amp; aftercare<\/div>\n              <div class=\"ics-process-desc\">We keep you informed throughout the processing period and advise on your Irish passport application once registration is confirmed.<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/li>\n        <\/ul>\n      <\/div>\n      <div style=\"background:#FFFFFF; border-radius:16px; padding:36px; border:1px solid #E5E7EB;\">\n        <p class=\"ics-label\">Documents typically required<\/p>\n        <h3 class=\"ics-h3\" style=\"margin-bottom:20px;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_youll_need_to_gather\"><\/span>What you&#8217;ll need to gather<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n        <p style=\"font-size:14px; color:#636363; margin-bottom:20px;\">The exact list depends on your ancestry line. After your free eligibility check, we give you a personalised checklist. Common documents include:<\/p>\n        <div style=\"display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:10px;\">\n          <div style=\"display:flex; align-items:center; gap:8px; font-size:14px; color:#333333;\">\n            <svg width=\"16\" height=\"16\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\" fill=\"none\"><circle cx=\"8\" cy=\"8\" r=\"8\" fill=\"#0D7377\"\/><path d=\"M5 8l2 2 4-4\" stroke=\"#fff\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/><\/svg>\n            Your birth certificate\n          <\/div>\n          <div style=\"display:flex; align-items:center; gap:8px; font-size:14px; color:#333333;\">\n            <svg width=\"16\" height=\"16\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\" fill=\"none\"><circle cx=\"8\" cy=\"8\" r=\"8\" fill=\"#0D7377\"\/><path d=\"M5 8l2 2 4-4\" stroke=\"#fff\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/><\/svg>\n            Grandparent&#8217;s birth certificate\n          <\/div>\n          <div style=\"display:flex; align-items:center; gap:8px; font-size:14px; color:#333333;\">\n            <svg width=\"16\" height=\"16\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\" fill=\"none\"><circle cx=\"8\" cy=\"8\" r=\"8\" fill=\"#0D7377\"\/><path d=\"M5 8l2 2 4-4\" stroke=\"#fff\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/><\/svg>\n            Parent&#8217;s birth certificate\n          <\/div>\n          <div style=\"display:flex; align-items:center; gap:8px; font-size:14px; color:#333333;\">\n            <svg width=\"16\" height=\"16\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\" fill=\"none\"><circle cx=\"8\" cy=\"8\" r=\"8\" fill=\"#0D7377\"\/><path d=\"M5 8l2 2 4-4\" stroke=\"#fff\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/><\/svg>\n            Marriage certificates (linking ancestry)\n          <\/div>\n          <div style=\"display:flex; align-items:center; gap:8px; font-size:14px; color:#333333;\">\n            <svg width=\"16\" height=\"16\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\" fill=\"none\"><circle cx=\"8\" cy=\"8\" r=\"8\" fill=\"#0D7377\"\/><path d=\"M5 8l2 2 4-4\" stroke=\"#fff\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/><\/svg>\n            Current valid passport\n          <\/div>\n          <div style=\"display:flex; align-items:center; gap:8px; font-size:14px; color:#333333;\">\n            <svg width=\"16\" height=\"16\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\" fill=\"none\"><circle cx=\"8\" cy=\"8\" r=\"8\" fill=\"#0D7377\"\/><path d=\"M5 8l2 2 4-4\" stroke=\"#fff\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/><\/svg>\n            Proof of name change (if applicable)\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <p style=\"font-size:13px; color:#636363; margin-top:20px; padding-top:16px; border-top:1px solid #E5E7EB;\">We guide you through obtaining Irish civil registration records and any additional documents specific to your family history.<\/p>\n        <div style=\"margin-top:24px;\">\n          <a href=\"#eligibility-check\" class=\"ics-btn\" style=\"display:block; text-align:center;\">Get My Personalised Checklist<\/a>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <style>\n      @media (max-width: 768px) {\n        .ics-section--light .ics-container[style*=\"grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr\"] {\n          grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;\n        }\n      }\n    <\/style>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <!-- \u2500\u2500 FAQ \u2500\u2500 -->\n  <div class=\"ics-section ics-section--white\">\n    <div class=\"ics-container\">\n      <div class=\"ics-section-header\">\n        <p class=\"ics-label\">FAQ<\/p>\n        <h2 class=\"ics-h2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Common_questions_about_Irish_citizenship_by_descent\"><\/span>Common questions about Irish citizenship by descent<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"ics-faq-grid\">\n        <details class=\"ics-faq-item\">\n          <summary>What is the Foreign Births Register?<\/summary>\n          <div class=\"ics-faq-body\">The Foreign Births Register (FBR) is an official Irish government register maintained by the Department of Foreign Affairs. If you were born outside Ireland but have an Irish-born grandparent, you can register to formally establish your Irish citizenship. Once registered, you are entitled to an Irish passport and all the rights of EU citizenship.<\/div>\n        <\/details>\n        <details class=\"ics-faq-item\">\n          <summary>Who is eligible for Irish citizenship by descent?<\/summary>\n          <div class=\"ics-faq-body\">You may be eligible if you have at least one Irish-born grandparent, or if at least one of your parents is an Irish citizen. The rules differ slightly depending on your ancestry line. Our free eligibility check confirms your route quickly \u2014 just tell us a few details about your family history.<\/div>\n        <\/details>\n        <details class=\"ics-faq-item\">\n          <summary>How long does the Foreign Births Register take?<\/summary>\n          <div class=\"ics-faq-body\">Current processing times at the Department of Foreign Affairs are approximately 12\u201324 months from submission. We help you submit a complete, correctly prepared application so there are no delays caused by missing or incorrect documents.<\/div>\n        <\/details>\n        <details class=\"ics-faq-item\">\n          <summary>Can I get an Irish passport once registered?<\/summary>\n          <div class=\"ics-faq-body\">Yes. Once you are registered on the Foreign Births Register, you are an Irish citizen and are entitled to apply for an Irish passport. This gives you full EU citizenship rights, including freedom of movement, work, and residence across all EU member states.<\/div>\n        <\/details>\n        <details class=\"ics-faq-item\">\n          <summary>What documents do I need?<\/summary>\n          <div class=\"ics-faq-body\">The exact documents depend on your ancestry line, but typically include your own birth certificate, your parent&#8217;s birth certificate, your grandparent&#8217;s Irish birth certificate, relevant marriage certificates, and your current passport. After your eligibility check, we provide a personalised document checklist.<\/div>\n        <\/details>\n        <details class=\"ics-faq-item\">\n          <summary>Do I need to travel to Ireland?<\/summary>\n          <div class=\"ics-faq-body\">No. Applications can be submitted through the Irish Embassy or Consulate in your country of residence, or by post to the Department of Foreign Affairs in Dublin. We manage the entire process remotely and have clients across the UK, Europe, USA, Australia, and Canada.<\/div>\n        <\/details>\n        <details class=\"ics-faq-item\">\n          <summary>What if my parent needs to register first?<\/summary>\n          <div class=\"ics-faq-body\">In some cases \u2014 particularly where citizenship runs through a grandparent \u2014 your parent may need to register on the FBR before you can. We identify this early in your eligibility check and advise on the most efficient way to handle both applications.<\/div>\n        <\/details>\n        <details class=\"ics-faq-item\">\n          <summary>How much does the service cost?<\/summary>\n          <div class=\"ics-faq-body\">We charge fixed fees \u2014 you receive a clear quote before we begin. Please complete the free eligibility check or call us to get a quote specific to your situation. Irish government fees are payable separately and we will advise you of these at the outset.<\/div>\n        <\/details>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <!-- \u2500\u2500 FINAL CTA BANNER \u2500\u2500 -->\n  <div class=\"ics-cta-banner\">\n    <div class=\"ics-container\">\n      <h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ready_to_claim_your_Irish_citizenship\"><\/span>Ready to claim your Irish citizenship?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n      <p>Start with a free eligibility check. 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