Irish citizen

[mkdr]

Hi, I'm irish citizen and lived in the UK for 5 years. I also got settled status under EU settlement scheme. Can I apply for British citizenship now as I'm here for 5 years or do I need wait another year? I think, there are different rules if you are an Irish. Please advise. Thanks

[alterhase58]

As an Irish citizen you can apply immediately as you are free from immigration time restrictions due to the CTA. refer to page 13 of the guidance: https://assets.publishing.service.gov.u ... pdf#page14
I don’t think you needed EUSS, just need to satisfy all other naturalisation requirements.

[secret.simon]

Crucially, have you resided in the UK as an Irish citizen for the past five years? That is to say, have you been an Irish citizen for the past five years?

[mkdr]

I arrived in the UK and within 6 months became Irish citizen. In total, I have been resident in the UK for 5 years.