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Real Ireland timelines & costs applicants report
The Foreign Births Register runs faster than its official estimate; the clock starts when physical documents reach Dublin.
Timelines by stage
| Stage | Reported | Official | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| FBR: documents received → approval | 8–10 months | ~12 months | r/IrishCitizenship, 2025 |
| First passport after FBR | ~2–3 months | 20 working days | r/IrishCitizenship, 2025 |
| NYC vital records | up to 1 year | — | r/IrishCitizenship, 2025 |
| Irish county records (e.g. Cavan) | ~10 days | — | r/IrishCitizenship, 2025 |
Reported costs
| Item | Reported | Source |
|---|---|---|
| FBR application (adult) | ~€278 | Citizens Information, 2026 |
| Apostilles | not required for FBR | r/IrishCitizenship, 2025 |
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