1. What Is Irish Naturalisation Residency?

Irish naturalisation residency refers to the time you must legally reside in Ireland before being eligible to apply for Irish citizenship through naturalisation. The standard requirement is 5 years (1,825 days) of reckonable residence out of the last 9 years.

2. How Residency Is Calculated

Residency is calculated as:

Where:

• Days Present - Days physically present in Ireland
• Days Absent - Days absent from Ireland (limited to 70 days per year)
• Continuous Residence - At least 1 year of uninterrupted residence before application

3. Importance of Residency Calculation

Details: Accurate residency calculation is crucial for determining eligibility for Irish citizenship. The Minister for Justice examines reckonable residence carefully when processing applications.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter your total days present in Ireland, days absent, years of residence, and whether you have continuous residence. The calculator will determine your reckonable days and preliminary eligibility.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: What counts as reckonable residence?
A: Time spent in Ireland on valid immigration permissions (stamps 1-5), excluding time as a student or asylum seeker in most cases.

Q2: How many days can I be absent?
A: Normally no more than 70 days per year in the year before application, and 6 weeks annually in other years.

Q3: Does time as a student count?
A: Only 50% of student time (Stamp 2) counts, up to a maximum of 2 years (365 days).

Q4: What about time on working holiday visas?
A: Time on Working Holiday Authorisation (Stamp 1) counts fully toward reckonable residence.

Q5: Can I include time with pending applications?
A: Only time with valid permission counts. Periods with expired stamps or pending applications don't count.