Application Forms

YOU MUST USE THE CURRENT VERSION OF THE FORM TO MAKE AN APPLICATION.

Applications received on old versions of the form will be returned.

The current versions of the application forms for a certificate of naturalisation can be found below.

These include an application guide and a checklist to assist you in completing your application. Please read all guidance carefully before filling out and submitting your application. Invalid applications are returned in their entirety for further attention.

 

New Address for Citizenship Applications

Please note: 

For LODGING NEW APPLICATIONS ONLY the address is:

Citizenship Applications
Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service
PO Box 73
Tipperary Town

 

For ALL OTHER CITIZENSHIP CORRESPONDENCE the address is:

Citizenship Division
Department of Justice and Equality Office
Rosanna Road
Tipperary Town

 

Naturalisation Forms

There are four different naturalisation application forms:

• Form 8 Ver (Size 323KB)  should be completed by all applicants aged 18 or over.
• Form 9 (Size 78KB)  should be completed by a naturalised parent on behalf of their minor child.
• Form 10 (Size 1058KB)  should be completed by the parent/guardian on behalf of their minor child who has an Irish Association. This is an eForm, which must be completed electronically.
• Form 10 guidance note (Size 47KB) 
• Form 11 (Size 1083KB)  should be completed by a parent/guardian on behalf of a minor born in the state for naturalisation as an Irish Citizen. You must have 5 years reckonable residence since the birth of your child i.e. your child should be at least 5 years of age when you make this application. This is an eForm, which must be completed electronically.
• Form 11 guidance note (Size 50KB)    

 

Supplementary Forms

• Marriage Affidavit (Size 15KB)  
• Birth Affidavit (Size 18KB) 

 

Other Citizenship Forms

• Form C (Size 39KB)  Declaration under section 28A of the Act of 1956, by a parent, with periods of residence in Northern Ireland, of a person not of full age in respect of whom a certificate of nationality is being sought under section 28 of that Act.
• Form 1 (Size 40KB)  Declaration of citizenship by a person of full age, born in the Island of Ireland, its islands or seas, who has lodged a declaration of alienage under Section 21 of the 1956 Act.
• Form 5 (Size 119KB)  Annual registration and declaration of intention to retain Irish citizenship by a naturalised Irish citizen residing outside Ireland.
• Form 13 (Size 63KB)  Declaration of alienage by a person of full age.