Birth certificate translated and certified in birth country

[Wintersoldier]

Hi all. First time posting as I’m about to start my application.

I translated my birth certificate in my home country and had it certified, is it still valid for my application? Or does it have to be translated here in Ireland?

Many thanks in advance

[KyukChick]

See viewtopic.php?f=34&t=346521&sid=fa62197 ... 5eba81e3b7 for someone else asking about the birth certificate. Per the latest list of requirements published in April 2024, there is no mention of the need to provide the document. The topic has a link to the pdf with all current requirements.

[Wintersoldier]

Thanks very much for your reply. I saw that thread and I was confused ..

I’m a non EU national so I just tried it on the Ask Tara help option on the Irishimmigration com and this is what it tells me:

IDENTIFICATION
• Certified colour copy of the biometric page of your current in-date Passport
• Certified copy of your original civil Birth Certificate
• Certified translation of your original civil Birth Certificate, if it is not in English or Irish
• 2 colour passport photographs taken within 30 days of the date of application
• Photographs must be signed and dated on the back by the witness who signs the statutory declaration
• Non-UK/EU/EEA: Copy of your current Irish Residence Permit (GNIB/IRP card)

[shpirtshqipe]

From my experience a translated and certified copy in my home country was accepted over here

[KyukChick]

Thanks very much for your reply. I saw that thread and I was confused ..

I’m a non EU national so I just tried it on the Ask Tara help option on the Irishimmigration com and this is what it tells me:

IDENTIFICATION
• Certified colour copy of the biometric page of your current in-date Passport
• Certified copy of your original civil Birth Certificate
• Certified translation of your original civil Birth Certificate, if it is not in English or Irish
• 2 colour passport photographs taken within 30 days of the date of application
• Photographs must be signed and dated on the back by the witness who signs the statutory declaration
• Non-UK/EU/EEA: Copy of your current Irish Residence Permit (GNIB/IRP card)

I know it can be overwhelming, but it makes it easier to simply follow the Irish Immigration Government guidelines. The topic has a link to the 2024 guidelines, and these are standard for all applications: the EU applicant's sometimes experience shorter processing periods, but at the end of the day, each and every individual has to meet the same requirements. Click on that link with the 2024 requirements and you will see there is no mention of the country of origin for the applicant.