Can you claim Irish citizenship through marriage?

To claim citizenship by marriage, you must meet the following conditions: you must be married to an Irish citizen for at least three years; you must have had one year of “continuous residence” on the island of Ireland immediately before the date of your application; and finally, you must have been living on the island …

Can you have dual Irish and American citizenship?

Yes, owning two passports is legal in most countries, including Ireland & the United States. However it depends on the country. Dual citizenship has always been a dream of mine, mainly because it opens up your options.

How do I know if I’m an Irish citizen?

If you were born in Ireland before 1 January 2005, you are an Irish citizen by birth. If you were born in Northern Ireland before 1 January 2005, you are entitled to claim Irish citizenship. This means that you can choose to be an Irish citizen and apply for an Irish passport if you want to.

Can a spouse of an Irish citizen live in the US?

I am an Irish citizen and my husband is a US citizen (we have been living in the US since we got married). We will be going through this very process in mid-June, so I can let you know for certain then how it went. In the meantime, I would advise you not to worry too much.

Do you need a visa to stay in Ireland after marriage?

After you marry. If you marry an Irish citizen living in Ireland. If your joint plan is to live in Ireland long term, you must leave Ireland after you marry and then apply for a long stay Join Family Visa to re-enter the country.

How long do you have to be married to an Irish Citizen?

You must be married to or in a recognised civil partnership* with the Irish citizen for at least 3 years

Where can I find information on getting married in Ireland?

You can find useful information regarding getting married in Ireland from the appropriate Irish government authorities on the following websites: Citizens Information: http://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/birth_family_relationships/getting_married/getting_married.html

Can a married Irish Citizen apply for citizenship?

You can prove this with permission stamps issued by Irish immigration officials. If you’re married to (or in a civil partnership with) an Irish citizen, the process doesn’t take as long. You can apply for citizenship through naturalization if you are married to an Irish citizen for three years.

How to become the spouse of an Irish national?

He should inform the officer that he is relocating to reside here on a full time basis with you his Irish spouse. Both of you as the spouse of an Irish National. You take both your passports, marriage purposes. If you intend residing in your family home in your home town bring evidence with you to your local garda station.

How can I bring my non Irish partner to live in Ireland?

Your partner will then need to apply based on being the spouse of an Irish citizen. If you get married before coming back to Ireland, then the process is a little different. Make sure you bring your marriage certificate with you when you go through the airport. Once again, you’ll both need to go through the non-EEA channel at the airport.

How to get a freedom to marry certificate in Ireland?

You may be able to obtain a Freedom to Marry certificate from your local county in the United States but you should check with the Irish authority who will be marrying you whether this will be acceptable. Alternatively, the Irish Commissioner of Oaths could notarize a statement which states that you are free to marry.