🇮🇪 Getting my Irish Passport!! Foreign Birth Register Ireland, how to apply plus Irish themed Party!

[@aclaireytale]

UPDATE ‼On 10th January I got the email to say that I have beeb added to the Foreign Births Register and so can apply for my passport! The process took just under 10 months!!

[@bigmack11]

Congratulations.. did you have to wait for some sort of citizenship card in the mail? Or can you apply for passport immediately?

[@Noel50724]

I used my Irish passport for the first time to travel to Ireland, the passport officer in Dublin checked the passport and said "welcome home". Erin go bragh

[@aclaireytale]

Awww I love that!!! My Dad showed them both passports on our latest trip to Dublin and they were impressed that he was dual nationality haha

[@lisagilmore9401]

Really enjoyed learning about this process! I'll have to let my hubby know in case he wants his Irish passport, too! Alas, my Irish heritage is just too far removed, but still fun to learn about!

[@aclaireytale]

Aww thank you Lisa! Ooh yes definitely worth it!! Thanks for watching!

[@raphaeloregan7633]

Thank you so much for making this video! It was extremely helpful. Do you have any updates on if the application has been fully processed even after just 6 months now?

[@aclaireytale]

So glad you found it helpful! Exactly why I made it! No nothing yet!!!

[@raphaeloregan7633]

Thank you for replying, I'm applying soon and the guidelines say it should take around 9 months, hope it arrives quickly. All the best with your application!

[@komalsoomro4421]

Did you apply for forgain birth certificate online ?

[@aclaireytale]

Yes you do, I've put the link in the description

[@liamlawson3915]

So do you have to send off the original birth, marriage and death certificates or can it be copies verified by your witness?

[@aclaireytale]

They have to be certified copies of everything :)

[@chrisward8356]

100% Irish watching you from Dublin. Welcome to the greatest race on earth.

[@aclaireytale]

Haha thank you! And thank you for watching!

[@gunsharck]

Irish aren’t a race for the love of god!!!

[@ThatMicro43Guy]

I sent mine off last November and got my confirmation of receipt on 12th Dec. They are now quoting 9 months on the site so I’m hoping for either late August or early September for my notification. I cannot wait. My late Nana would have been so proud.

[@aclaireytale]

Ah that's great news!!! And yes she would have been! Happy for you!

[@BigD12396]

Hello, have you received it yet?

[@Malevich2024]

Brilliant video; I am in USA and just received my Irish citizenship last year through my grandfather and mI irish passport is now on the way; I will be in Dublin next month ! Slainte !

[@aclaireytale]

That's so exciting, congratulations!!!

[@lisak6279]

I haven’t watched the whole video yet, but my grandfather was born in Waterford, Ireland. I am seriously considering pursuing getting Irish citizenship by descent. My daughter wants to do this as well, and I’m thinking it’s a great way to pass on a part of our family heritage.

[@aclaireytale]

Aww definitely recommend! Look into it though as your daughter will not be eligible via foreign birth register!

[@bobdobb9017]

I had no idea. This is stunning. I’ve been following our Disney British Clairy from my (American) home and coincidentally I have been collecting my documents for my Irish citizenship, my grandfather having been born there. Smart move Clairy, I’ve dragged my feet but appreciate the instructions! Seems Clairy’s family is a little more adventurous than most. PS. I see another American commenter here with mixed heritage and my grandmother’s maiden name was (English) Milliman.

[@aclaireytale]

Aw thank you Bob for watching and for following along for a while, I really appreciate it! Ah that's amazing, best of luck with your application too I know it's not the quickest and easiest but hopefully worth it!

[@PBEATZZ-m5s]

I was born in sligo Ireland but now live in uk what do I need to get Irish passport I received my brp permit in last year im not had my nationalisation because it like £1.500

[@fionanoyce1676]

Hi Claire my mother's maiden name was Brennan so we have Irish heritage.

[@aclaireytale]

Ah amazing! Love that! Thank you for watching!

[@pockclash1276]

Want me to look into it for you Fiona?

[@juliadavison]

I got my Irish citizenship in 2016 before the referendum result in the U.K. and had applied for my Irish passport before the brexit referendum result was Announced in the U.K as had my citizenship approved in April 2016 my mum family are Irish ☘️ and are called the Keane family so we are part of the keane family my mum dad was irish ☘️ who is my grandfather are from country cork and carrick upon sur been to Ireland 3 times will go out next year as should of gone before covid my mum family still live in Ireland 🇮🇪 today and live in country cork hope to visit my Irish cousins next year, so I hold a Irish ☘️ passport already I had it for 8 years already as I am due for my Irish passport renewal soon I think it is less time for a renewal than first passport as will be my second irish passport in 2 years from now.

[@aclaireytale]

Aw amazing thank you so much for letting me know this info!!!

[@mr.pillowplays9635]

I submitted mine and my sister’s applications in march

[@aclaireytale]

Oh amazing!!! That's when mine went too! Hopefully we find out at similar times!

[@NinjaMonkeyguy]

Very useful information! .. I have all the documents but didnt realise I'd need my grandads Death certificate since he would be 108 years old if he was still alive!! Im guessing this is needed?

[@aclaireytale]

I had to provide a death certificate for my Nana, please do read exactly what is needed for you on the official documents.

[@NinjaMonkeyguy]

@@aclaireytale yep got it sorted thanks

[@bigmack11]

I sent mine off last week. I plan on having a big party as well. My grandmother would be proud. They are saying 6-9months after receiving all the required documents. What have you heard?

[@aclaireytale]

Oh wow that's much sooner than what I've heard, I heard it was 2 years. Fingers crossed then it's sooner! Aww yes she would, it's so exciting! Thank you for watching!

[@bigmack11]

@@aclaireytale yes the website has been updated. It now says 6-9 months.. instead of the two years.

[@aclaireytale]

I didn't realise!! Amazing thank you for letting me know, I'll have to track it!

[@bigmack11]

@@aclaireytaleDid you get it yet?

[@aclaireytale]

@@bigmack11 I got my email today saying to confirm my address as I will soon be successful! Yaaaay I'm so excited!

[@carolinemunro1557]

Lots of lovely food and the decorations looked great 👍 l love IRELAND had lots of great holidays there 😀 Thanks for the blog and Happy Easter 🐣

[@aclaireytale]

Aww thank you. Ah that's amazing! I'm looking forward to going back soon! Thanks for watching!

[@cindyandkurt]

Trying to get back to normal and catching up on your vlogs! So happy to see you again! Have a safe trip back and hurry back soon!!!!!!!

[@aclaireytale]

Aww thank you both, hope you are both well

[@Malevich2024]

Great video; I just received my confirmation email this morning that I was approved to be on the Foreign Birth register; I'm in US; good luck on your FBR and your passport; Slainte !

[@aclaireytale]

That's amazing!!! You're a step ahead of me haha, good luck!!!

[@Januaryschild]

Hi Brian. I just sent off my envelope on Saturday. How long did it take you to get your approval? I'm hearing anywhere between 9-24 months.

[@bigmack11]

How long did it take to get the EMAIL? Thanks in advance 👍🏻

[@HJB30]

23&Me says 26% Irish; I just know my maternal grandmother is the first born in the USA. I've lived in Belfast 3 years now

[@aclaireytale]

Amazing! Thank you for watching!

[@daveharrison4064]

Hi Claire, My great-grandparents are from Ireland. Both Cork and Galway. I'm also British. I have a lot more British than Irish. I also just found out my 8th cousin is Sir Winston Churchill. I hope to visit England in the next year.

[@aclaireytale]

NO WAY! haha that's amazing!! I hope you enjoy coming to England next year! Thank you for watching!

[@ashw6015]

Thanks so much for this! Did you order your certificates from the general register or local registers? I received some certificates from the GRO today and they say 'certified to be a true copy of an entry in the certified copy of a register... " Do you know if these are sufficient? Thanks!

[@aclaireytale]

You're welcome, I ordered my certified certificates from the general register. Always best to check the website. We read it all countless times to make sure!

[@TheNewGattgun]

Hello Claire, I have just received my foreign birth certificate and am beginning the process of applying for my first Irish passport. When it says "Applicant's passport from country of origin/previous nationality" as one of the required documents can I send them one of my older expired US passports or does it have to be one in date? It would be much more convenient for me to be able to keep my current passport as I have to travel soon and I will need my passport for that.

[@aclaireytale]

I doubt you would be allowed to send an old passport but do contact them directly to find out. Thank you for watching!

[@MrLZVlogs]

Love the video, why did you get your dad's marriage certificate? I thought this was only for name change?

[@aclaireytale]

I had to include that as he's an irish citizen parent. As I say please do check exactly what the website tells you that you need as every circumstance is different!

[@stevehen1000]

I am also applying through my Grandmother. I have all her certificates but my father passed away many years ago so I don't have any current documents for him ie Passport. I do however, have his birth certificate and marriage certificate. Do I need his death certificate?

[@aclaireytale]

Please do check with official guidance but I believe you will need the death certificate yes just as we needed it for my Nana.

[@tracyroberts7251]

Looks like a fun party! I had no idea the process was so long. I hope it all goes quickly! I am 50% Irish ☘️ but unfortunately my family has been in the US for a long time so I wouldn’t qualify. We are hoping to visit Ireland soon though!

[@aclaireytale]

Thank you Tracy! I actually got an email yesterday saying they have received my application! Aw amazing wow 50%! I hope you do get to go soon! You're already back in Europe??

[@dustsettles6099]

If you were 50% Irish it would mean one of your biological parents was an Irish citizen when you were born. So you would qualify. If your first grandparent was Irish you'd be less than a quarter Irish and STILL qualify through foreign births registry. After that, you do not qualify and you only have Irish heritage/DNA, certainly not "half Irish".

[@HolBryce2012]

thank you so much for this helpful video, I'm in the process of gathering certificates etc and it's super handy to hear your experience and tick off your checklist. Let's hope the luck of the Irish is on our side and it doesn't take forever! ☘

[@aclaireytale]

Aww amazing to hear!! Glad the video could help! Best of luck in your application! Yes fingers crossed it's not the longest wait!!

[@DKg2811]

Next step after you get FBR certificate number is to apply for an Irish Passport... But that shouldn't be as long as the FBR process itself. I'm sure its 12 months not 2 yrs. Still sucks it takes that long though.

[@aclaireytale]

Yeah as soon as I get it back I will apply for the passport itself :). My mum waited that long, hopefully it'll be less now that covid is over, will keep you posted!

[@alexcidjavillonar7973]

Wow 🤩 Lucky 🍀 Irish passport

[@aclaireytale]

Thank you!!

[@janroach1852]

Did you have someone look over the documents before you sent them off? Is it more helpful to send both Irish grandparent's documents or will that make it more problematic?

[@aclaireytale]

Do check the irish gov website it tells you everything you need to know but yes I got someone in the profession list they give you to sign and check over it all.

[@Curt_Smith]

I definitely heard you say it took 18 months for your mum. Why? Currently it's 9 months and 1 year ago it was 7. Why so long for your mum?

[@aclaireytale]

Covid :)

[@DannyDKNYC]

Hello. I’m in America and applied through my grandparent. They received and processed my payment 9/22/23 and sent me an email on 7/31/24 to confirm my address. I’m assuming I should hear back from the FBR soon to pay for my certificate? Am I correct when I say that will cost about 950 pounds or 1200 US ?

[@aclaireytale]

Ive put how much it cost me in my video, this may have changed since I applied. I can't answer your question on the payment sorry, you'll have to get in touch with them

[@DannyDKNYC]

@@aclaireytale Hello. I was mistaken. I was approved and should get the document any day. There was no cost for the document - only the initial application fee. I applied for citizenship by descent. It might be different through naturalization

[@carpetbaggerface]

Congratulations! A hearty looking feast there! Just got address check for FBR, nan was from Limerick, she moved to UK during WW2. Hopefully I will apply for passport before end of year. Thanks for the vid!

[@aclaireytale]

That's amazing news! Hope my video helps!!

[@shell022]

There not proper tayto though!! You need to come get one. I’m Irish. Born and living in dublin. Literally sitting here having a Fanta Lemon!!

[@aclaireytale]

Haha how come? I got them from an Irish import shop so I was hoping they were the same? Thank you so much for watching!

[@shell022]

Now It could be just the packaging!! But I always thought these ones that pop up in different countries arent the proper tayto!! I’m going to send you a picture on Instagram!!

[@aclaireytale]

Oh ok!! We don't get them in England so I was hoping they were the same especially when I got them from the Irish import shop. They definitely tasted the same! I'm going to Dublin this year so will try them again then haha

[@aintnoplum]

Drinking a Fanta lemon watching this aswel ffs lol

[@MotivationAdonis]

Why did you have to go through grandparents your dad is an Irish citizen?

[@aclaireytale]

You have to be born in Ireland, my grandmother was but my dad wasn’t. My dad’s not a resident of Ireland either. You have to be living there for 2 years to sponsor if you’re not born there.

[@alancampbell9568]

Our daughter has lived just outside Dublin for 15 years married and had two of our four grandchildren there. She is looking into getting an Irish passport but it’s not a cheap process applying there. Tayto cheese & onion crisps are the best. Your mum puts on a a great spread. I enjoyed two pints of Guinness at Raglan Road’s Hole in the Wall when we arrived in Orlando a week ago. Not quite celebrating St Patrick’s Day. Lol Is the passport application for easier travel around Europe as in our daughter’s case?

[@aclaireytale]

Thank you for watching! That's great that you must get to visit a lot too. Yes it hopefully will with being in the EU!

[@vinnylee878]

My mother was irish,how does that work? Will i be registered as foreign birth?

[@aclaireytale]

Only you can answer this unfortunately! I only showed what I had to do as my Nana who is Irish

[@suzanneoconnor9831]

Hi from a fellow Irish person. 🎉 hope your arrives soon .

[@aclaireytale]

Oh amazing! Thank you I will definitely keep you updated!

[@mattjames88]

Thanks for the video it's been really helpful. I'm just in the process of getting everything together. On the witness part, did you use a notary public? I have Nurse friends but they do not have an official stamp :(

[@aclaireytale]

Ah amazing. So there is a list of professionals you can use on the link I've put in this video. It says if there isn't an official stamp then you need to include a business card but do make sure to read all the info :)

[@jennh7040]

What a neat thing that you can do in the UK. It was so interesting in learning about this process. So did your dad’s mom eventually move to England and your dad was born in England? Can your brother do this for himself and his kids as well? We have a store here that is called the British Emporium where we get British foods. They have foods from all over the UK but after seeing some of the foods in the Irish store you went to I see we have Irish options as well at our store. Let us know when you receive your Irish passport.

[@aclaireytale]

Aw thank you for watching Jenn! Yes so Dad's mum came to Liverpool on her own to work as a nanny, minding children for a family she knew. Mary Poppins without the magic!!! Hahaha. Aw I definitely will. I actually just received an email saying they have received the application!

[@SpencerHurst-z2w]

Can you buy and own a house in ireland if you have a irish passport

[@aclaireytale]

Not sure sorry, you will have to check!

[@BigD12396]

Thanks for your video - My application was received in Ireland this morning - Hopefully it will be less than 9 months, and that I sent all the required information.

[@aclaireytale]

Amazing!! Glad it could help!!

[@BigD12396]

@@aclaireytale Hello its me again - I have a quick question if I may please - Were you assigned a case worker case worker once you sent your application or did you just have to sit and wait until you got your email confirmation - Thank you in advance

[@martinmcauley7592]

Do you have your passport yet ? How long did it take

[@aclaireytale]

I’m on the foreign births register! It took 10 months. Not applied for passport just yet as you send off the UK one and I need that for a couple of upcoming trips!

[@iamnaso668]

Why not black pudding lol🤣😂😂

[@aclaireytale]

Hahah something about the pig's blood puts me right off ha. Thank you for watching!

[@w33mdx58]

Hi can I ask who you got to witness your stuff there asking for a solicitor? On mine.

[@aclaireytale]

We asked a chartered accountant at my husband’s office :)

[@Hushwing11]

This is the part I'm stuck on - my application has been returned twice because they are unable to get in touch with the witness who, by Irish passport rules, has to be currently employed, not retired. Problem is that they are actually working and not taking calls from the passport office. Am going to have to give up trying, very sadly

[@leonhughes9651]

This is an excellent guide thankyou !

[@aclaireytale]

I'm so glad it was helpful! Thank you for watching

[@jordyeddytally]

Hey I've applied for mine a month ago. Just wondering did they contact you with receipt of receiving the documents? And when do they return them? Thanks!

[@aclaireytale]

Hi, no I didn't but I sent them recorded delivery so I was alerted by Royal Mail that they had received my documents. There is somewhere on the website that you can put your application number in and see where they are up to in processing it

[@jordyeddytally]

Me too, sent recorded delivery but had no confirmation they received their end. Really? I cant find anything on the website to search application process status??? @@aclaireytale

[@jordyeddytally]

Ok just got an email Application for Foreign Birth Registration *** Received email.

[@aclaireytale]

Ah great news! You can track when you’ve sent off for the passport but not where they are up to on the foreign birth registration unfortunately! We just have to wait haha

[@Curt_Smith]

AN post sent my stuff back. Apparently it needs a customs label... did you send one? I was completely unaware

[@aclaireytale]

Our post office would have put on the correct postage info needed to get to Ireland, yes

[@Curt_Smith]

@@aclaireytale ok, mine is being sent back based on insufficient documents. I can only assume its customs label is incorrect and or missing. Did they ask you to fill one out? Or ask you any questions and they filled it in? Sorry if that's a lot to ask I'm just trying to get to the bottom of mine. I really wasn't aware of a customs label needed

[@aclaireytale]

Yeah the post office asked what was inside and put documents on the label. if it says insufficient documents then maybe you have something missing? You'll have to check everything! I'm not official so please do check the official irish government website!

[@Curt_Smith]

@@aclaireytale insufficient meaning customs label ect. It's nothing to do with the application if that's what you mean. It hasn't made it to the FBR. Yes, my post office didn't ask me, they appear to have sent it with missing documents I,e customs ect. That why yours asked you as they filled it in for you it seems. Mine has not, hence the issue. I had no idea as nowhere said you'd need a customs sticker.

[@sienna2821]

oh god 2 years for the foreign birth registration????!!! what do i do in the meantime when i need my documents?

[@aclaireytale]

I know, it is a long wait!! Well they're all certified copies that you send or photocopies like I say in the video - you don't send the original anything.

[@nua1234]

The time is down to nine months now, according to the fda’s website

[@kevinsoltys129]

American here… Just sent for mine🇮🇪🔥

[@aclaireytale]

Ooh yay! Now the waiting game! Thanks for watching!

[@tariqkhader6196]

I'm surprised you just stamped it and posted it, I'd have sent it international tracked and/or signed for

[@aclaireytale]

No I got it tracked and signed for! I just posted it myself

[@tariqkhader6196]

@@aclaireytale you paid for Royal Mail Tracked and Signed For, and they let you take it to the post box? I used to be a PO Clerk, and I know that's against protocol.

[@aclaireytale]

I definitely got it tracked I actually still have the receipt somewhere if you want me to show you!

[@aclaireytale]

Oh I just checked that picture it’s not stamped haha I just posed in front of the post box with it before we went to the post office!!! Haha thanks for checking up though :)

[@vee121]

Thanks for the video! So you paid for and sent off the online application form, before printing off the physical application form and get everything witnessed. How long after you sent the online application off did you send off the physical application? Thanks!

[@aclaireytale]

Thank you for watching! We pretty much did it that same week.

[@johnmccaffrey5942]

Wish you well with your application. I’m applying to go on the Foreign Birth Registration through my Irish grandfather. He never changed his name but was married. Do you know if I need to send his marriage certificate.

[@aclaireytale]

Hi John, please do look at the list of required documents for this - it has everything you need to know on there. Thank you for watching!

[@toastiesvanbuild4644]

Great info, I’m about to apply, I wasn’t going to include my dads marriage certificate as is name like your dad didn’t change when he got married.. should I add that to my documentation?

[@aclaireytale]

Make sure to check all the documentation check list they give you. I included my dad's marriage certificate. Thank you for watching!

[@Marymm2262]

Hi Claire, did you have the original birth certificates of your grandparents or did you get official copies? :)

[@aclaireytale]

Hi Lorna! We got the certified copies of them all! This was around £12-20 per certificate

[@tonydoran101]

Best of luck to you from Wicklow 🍀 I hope you and your family enjoy the benefits of your Irish passports. Good on ya.

[@aclaireytale]

Judging by your surname we might be distant cousins hahaha. Thank you so much!!

[@CMilton-f5z]

hey , if my grandparent is irish , but my parent was born outside ireland, do i need to register my parent on FBR before i can apply for FBR myself... many thanks 🍀

[@pockclash1276]

No. Your mother or father is already an Irish citizen

[@aclaireytale]

That's right you will need to apply like I did

[@alexmeyers2274]

Vlog is pre record its April why this happened

[@aclaireytale]

They are all pre-recorded :) the cruise currently going up is Sept 2022 and this was March 2023. Thank you for watching!