2 years

Hi there. There is also another way if you are prepared to change your current work. This is simply to work north of the border (Northern Ireland). After acquiring National Insurance number, a NI address, and regular job there, you then can arrange for a TOURIST (General Visitor) UK visa for your mu...

AShawna wrote:I heard someone was refused naturalisation based on being convicted and fined for not having a TV licence? Can this be true? Is it criminal??

Yes this is an offence and it may affect the naturalisation application as in this case

Don't worry about that zafarzafar. I got the citizenship with 4 points on my licence. Penalty points and fines do not affect citizenship applications.

Good luck

In my case it took 4 weeks. From others posts the average is 4 to 6 weeks

This is absolutely new news for me. As I have said I did ask about this an immigration officer and the answer was no Irish visa for an Irish citizen. Hence, I personally did not attempt to get one. But good luck to you if you are getting a re-entry visa and please let us know of the result

This is exactly the same situation as in my case. I have asked about this and it seems that the Without Condition stamp is enough, i.e. no re-entry visa would be given as we are now Irish nationals. I therefore thought that the stamp would be enough to convince our own original countries authorities...

This may be a silly question but on the approval letter it asks for the 950 euro fee, passport photos, GNIB card and original travel document (if applicable) can someone tell me what the original travel document is? Is this a passport or what am I supposed to send? Thanks! Hi This is the travel doc...

You were ordinarily resident outside Ireland (other than in public service) for a continuous period of 7 years and, without a reasonable excuse, did not register your name and a declaration of your intention to retain Irish citizenship with an Irish diplomatic mission or consular office or with the...

hi Nehro, does 7 years condition also apply if you move to any other european country i.e. England or you are exempt from it if you move with in EU states? Unfortunately the rule applies even if you move to another EU country. I wonder, however, if this could be challenged at european level. This r...

I have 2 questions hopefully someone here know the answers. 1- I was made redundant and now I am seeing more options for work outside Ireland and mostly in the middle east, would this affect my newly Irish citizenship ? 2- If you get your baby while you are abroad, would the kids be automatically I...

A question for the folks who received their approval letter. Is there a time limit from when you receive your approval form until you return the approval form back to the INIS?..I'm a bit worried that I could be on holidays for 3 weeks and if my an approval letter ever arrives I could be in trouble ...

I only brought my ID, the approval letter, and declaration Form. However, nobody has asked me for my ID when I went to court. Hope this helps.

to nehro are you not supposed to be living in eire for at least year after acquiring citizenship??coz this is the reason why im holdin on to this high collectin tax country before working somewhere. I have not heard of this before. The only requirement as far as I know is not to live more than 7 co...

Folks, I was told on 19/05 that my file was being prepared to be sent to the minister. Then on the 16/06 INIS informed me that file was sent to the Minister the previous week. 07/07 - waiting for minister's approval. How long does this process take pls? cheers, NI It will take roughly between 4 to ...

I have been living in the UK for the last few months now, so yes the Irish citizenship has arrived while I were in the UK and made a difference in saving me further UK residency paperwork.

@Nehro - 1 question for you. When your wife changed her name after getting her first Irish passport I presume she had to go to the court and execute a deed poll and only then applied for the second Irish passport with the changed name? Can you confirm the procedure please. Thanks in advance. Hi Str...

Folks, Just wondering if someone can advise on the following. My wife is applying for naturalisation after 5 years of living/working here. She hasn't changed her maiden name yet after marriage but wants to change it now. This will mean that my first name would be her middle name and surname will be...

Does anyone know timelines for processing applications of spouses of Irish citizens including naturalised irish citizens? Are these applications processed in a different queue and processed faster than other applications? My wife is eligible thru myself as a naturalised citizen and also on 5 years ...

Just thought I'd post an update on this one. I called the INIS Citizenship phoneline today (20 min wait to get through despite calling at exactly 10:00 just as the phonelines opened) I asked if you had to personally know the solicitor who was certifying your application form. The woman said that "n...

Hi 9jeirean This is frustrating but I don't trust the accuracy of her reply to you... you can send a registered letter to INIS officially requesting the status of your application - They will be obliged to respond to you at least with more accurate info. Hope you will hear better news by then. LuasP...

Hi All Nehro Member Joined: 10 Feb 2009 Posts: 54 Posted: Wed Apr 08, 2009 2:07 pm Post subject: Hi All Got my approval letter today. Very delighted. Wish all of you the best of luck in your applications. Nehro When did your apply? Hi EBS I applied in June 2007, and received approval on 8/4/09. Had...

Hi folks I have received my naturalisation certificate today. It took 6 weeks to be issued and to arrive to me by registered post. All print is in Irish. All the best of luck to everybody waiting for his approval and certificate. Congratulations Nehro! Did you know you can write to INIS and request...

Hi folks
I have received my naturalisation certificate today. It took 6 weeks to be issued and to arrive to me by registered post. All print is in Irish. All the best of luck to everybody waiting for his approval and certificate.

folks, thanks for your reply, but - India do not allow dual citizenship although Ireland does - so when I get my naturalisation cert, my indian passport and indeed my ireland visa on that passport may get cancelled, although i have my indian passport in hand. that is why i asked the question. Besid...