Apply for citizenship immediately or wait few weeks?

[johnpromise01]

A friend will complete her 5 years with stamp 4 January and want to know if she should wait for few weeks after the day she complete the 5 years or she can apply after two or three days? She has never traveled outside Ireland for more than 4 weeks, nor 6 weeks. What do you think?

[dudaflam]

Isn't the reckonable residence based off the stamp dates (i.e Stamp 4)?
I'm wondering why the travel dates are relevant? (Just wondering as I'm in a similar situation)

[Stanina]

More than 6weeks outside Ireland for previous years need to be subtracted from 5years, in last year prior to application you should not spend more than 6 wks outside Ireland

[alhakeem]

Your friend can apply directly when she fulfills the reconable dates.

[hdsgnr]

Have in mind that one of the main reasons for refusal is not enough reckonable residence. It's better to wait a few more extra months than risking to wait few more years in a limbo and THEN get refusal. I know someone that did and got exactly that.

I personally applied 7-8 months after I became eligible.

[johnpromise01]

Have in mind that one of the main reasons for refusal is not enough reckonable residence. It's better to wait a few more extra months than risking to wait few more years in a limbo and THEN get refusal. I know someone that did and got exactly that.

I personally applied 7-8 months after I became eligible.

She contacted her local GNIB office about this few days ago. They printed and gave her a letter TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN outlining her permissions and registrations records. The letter also stated exactly date she can apply which is the exactly day she will complete 5 years. The letter was signed and dated.

[hdsgnr]

Cool, but did the letter took into account the absences from the State?