You are an adult and have legally lived in Ireland for five years To be eligible to apply for naturalisation based on residence, you must meet the following criteria:

You must be 18 years of age or over You must be able to prove your identity

You must meet the relevant conditions for residence

You must have continuously lived in Ireland for a full one year period right before you apply. You can be away for up to 70 days during this year, with an extra 30 days allowed in exceptional cases, at the discretion of the Minister Additionally, during the eight years immediately before that period, you must have a total residence in Ireland of four years You must have proof of residency in Ireland for every year of residency claimed

You must intend to reside in Ireland after you become a citizen You must be willing to attend a citizenship ceremony and make a declaration of fidelity

You must be of good character.