Check with the office. The official pages for this service leave out some details, or are older than a year. Use this page as a starting point and confirm fees and documents before you apply.
People born abroad with an Irish-born grandparent or parent apply to be entered on the Foreign Births Register. In Australia the Embassy and Consulates do not process these; they are handled in Dublin.
Where to apply in Australia
Not handled by posts in Australia; the application goes to the Department of Foreign Affairs in Dublin.
Contact details for every office are on the page of the embassy and consulates of Ireland.
How to apply
Apply to the Department in Dublin with original state-issued documents covering three generations; a fee is paid at application
Documents you need
- Original state-issued birth, marriage and death certificates across three generations
Fees and processing time
- Official fee: fee due at application, amount not shown
Processing time: About 12 months after all documents arrive.
Good to know
Postal route inferred from the page saying all applications from Australia go to Dublin; fee amount and exact mode not shown. No date shown.
Official sources
Check before you apply
This page summarises information published by Ireland's official channels, last checked on 24 octubre 2026. Fees and requirements can change at short notice, so confirm with the office that will handle your case.
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