Service	Fee
Abbey Blue Legal Fee	€1000
VAT (23%)	€230
Total	€1229

Foreign Birth Registration – Irish Citizenship by Descent

Abbey Blue Legal assists individuals of Irish ancestry in registering on the Foreign Births Register — a direct route to Irish citizenship and eligibility for an Irish passport.

€1,230.00

How we work

Consultation: Assess your family history and confirm eligibility for Irish citizenship through descent.
Document Review: Identify and verify required birth, marriage, and citizenship certificates linking your Irish ancestry.
Application Preparation: Complete and assemble the Foreign Birth Registration (FBR) application for submission to the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA).
Submission: Lodge your full application and certified documentation with the appropriate DFA office.
Follow-Up: Track your application status and provide updates until registration is approved and certificate issued.

Scope of Work

Eligibility assessment for citizenship by descent.
Collection and verification of supporting documents from Ireland and abroad.
Completion of the Foreign Birth Registration application forms.
Submission to the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA).
Guidance on next steps, including applying for an Irish passport once registered.

Eligibility

At least one parent or grandparent born on the island of Ireland.
Documentary evidence linking you to your Irish-born ancestor.
Full birth, marriage, and identity certificates for each generation connecting you to your Irish relative.
Applicants must be over 18 or have parental consent for minors.
All documents must be original or officially certified copies.

Abbey Blue Legal helps individuals with Irish heritage obtain citizenship through the Foreign Births Register (FBR) — an official process managed by the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA).
This registration grants full Irish citizenship by descent, allowing applicants to apply for an Irish passport and enjoy all rights of Irish nationals, including EU mobility and residency privileges.

Our team ensures that your lineage documentation, legal proofs, and application form meet all DFA requirements, preventing delays or rejections. We provide full support from verification to registration and follow-up for passport eligibility.