Actually, she was away with kids for 6 months at a stretch. There was no other travel out of the state. So, a total 5 years of residence, one time out of the state for 6 months at a stretch. thank you This is quite a huge absence. What stamp is your wife on? I am assuming that the renewal dates for...

Hi, I'm sorry if this question is off-topic but the last forum on references was already locked and I couldn't find any other open topic on references. I know applicants are required to provide 3 Irish citizens as references. I wonder if those references should be Irish citizens by birth or can you...

Thnk you both. I have one more question please. In terms of Stamps, my wife has 1832 days which is about 6 days more than the required ones. But during this 5 year period, she was away to my home country for 6 months for medical reasons. Do you guys think she should spend 6 more months and then app...

A letter of remorse? For an overspeeding ticket? That didn't lead to court? I mean I get the whole being legal thing, and the filling of the form, and the proof of payment..but this seems a tad over the top to even mention for this context.

Thank You. Yes, it was a fixed penalty notice which I paid. No court etc. It was a file that came to my house and I paid in the post office and got the receipt. I did not mention it anywhere, I am wondering if it must be mentioned? Thanks a lot in advance. As said above, you should mention it. It w...

I actually think that your situation sounds complicated and you would be a lot better off seeking a solicitor who specialises in these matters, along with family law. There are many little details that could go awry and the last thing you want is to mess up years of work and patience. I do not think...

I understand that you had enough of waiting for the EU3 and you would like to go around it if possible. What I would be worried about is leaving the country (in theory the job), and then coming back to the same employer for a different status/ visa/stamp, without actually the job (role, wages, benef...

Not sure what’s the big fuss about it, every calendar year between 1st of January till 31st of December you are allowed to leave İreland for up to 6 weeks. More than that, you need to explain why you are absent. Simple as that. So if you will be away more than 6 weeks just send them an email, simpl...

Hi I applied my irish citizenship by 5 years residency, sent my application forms on 02/11/2021, received my passport back 1 month later. I was told via phone call that I should get a reference number later, unfortunately there is nothing received since then. Is it normal? do I need to email them? ...

Does your wife have a bank account? If yes, then she can use this instead of the governmental employment letter etc. In fact, this is what a non working spouse has - the Notice of assessments and other governmental paperwork, that says 'spouse' on it. Under these circumstances, unless otherwise sta...

Thank you so much. One more question, please. I had an overspeeding ticket couple of years ago and I paid for the ticket and got the confirmation. Would I need to say yes to this question? Is an overspeeding ticket a conviction? 11.3 Do you have any convictions in the State or any other country (in...

I don't know what others will tell you, but I personally find it ridiculous for you to suffer without HAP. At the end of the day, you applied in Dec '20 ,heard nothing - you have every right to get on with your life as you see fit in order to survive. I am also renting, and I know it's a very, very ...

Does your wife have a bank account? If yes, then she can use this instead of the governmental employment letter etc. In fact, this is what a non working spouse has - the Notice of assessments and other governmental paperwork, that says 'spouse' on it. Under these circumstances, unless otherwise stat...

Hi all,

just wanted to ask if the acknowledgement letter and receipt (I am assuming they are both in the same letter) are delivered with registered post?

Thank you.

If you use a separate sheet, I would also compile a list of documents that you are putting in your application in order to formally record its existence. I would also date it, name it, and sign it (the separate sheet)

You have received your Irish citizenship, and your passport, correct? This is now giving you a separate status, which is one of an Irish citizen. Why would separating or divorcing your partner have an effect on that? So, everyone and anyone who became an Irish citizen via marriage to an Irish spouse...

I have to say that on some level, I am becoming increasingly worried and also uncomfortable when hearing stories of applications that have nothing missing, no level of complication, no issues with police clearance(s) either in the Republic of Ireland or abroad, full communication(s) with the departm...

I assume then that the appeal letter focused on the reasons that were on the original letter. Is there a way that you can do an FOI request in order to perhaps begin to clarify the actual processing of the visa application? (I mean the original application, not the appeal one). It is there that perh...

What were the reasons for refusal in the refusal letter?

Well I tossed and turned regarding getting a solicitor for the application, even booked an appointment, but then I changed my mind. Got the signatures needed only and compiled it and sent it off myself. Sometimes I still wonder about the potential use of a solicitor in that regard, and so I am inter...

Mentalmind, I really do wish you the best with your application - however, there is a chance, as your solicitor should have already mentioned, that INIS can ask for whatever extra documents they want. Ideally, one should then feel comfortable to send everything and anything they can in order to defe...

Yes, That's my understanding as well regarding the Welfare statements. A statement showing no payments is still a statement. But one question that the Citizenship info helpline didn't answer is "If we generate the welfare statements for a particular period, it shows the current address and not...

I'm confused about your solicitor having an issue with official GP letters that stated your previous address. Were you needing to use these for the purpose of covering the 5 years in the citizenship application? What would be the issue with that? You would have a rental agreement, or mortgage statem...

Don’t underestimate INIS :D They were asking non-EU people to send their passport by post EVERY YEAR to get entry visa to Ireland FOR residence permit holders. So even thou you had valid residency, you couldn’t enter to Ireland without the visa. Which costs another 100 euro of course :lol: I don't ...

I had recently applied for citizenship and my passport will expire before they review my application based on processing times. So, I had emailed citizenship desk with below questions - In case of delays in processing, is it acceptable to renew the passport before expiry date? Will I have to submit...