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UPCOMING CITIZENSHIP CEREMONY

UPCOMING CITIZENSHIP CEREMONY – JUNE 2025

The Department of Justice has confirmed that the next citizenship ceremonies are taking place on Monday 23rd and Tuesday 24th of June 2025 at the INEC, Killarney, Co. Kerry.

The Immigration Service Delivery (ISD) webpage confirms that invitations to upcoming citizenship ceremonies will issue directly to eligible candidates via post and email.

The ISD webpage regarding Citizenship Ceremonies can be found here.

The ISD webpage confirms that invitees may bring one adult guest only to the ceremony. Children are not permitted to attend the ceremonies. Minor applicants whose applications for naturalisation are approved are not required to attend a citizenship ceremony and will receive their Certificate of Naturalisation by post.

When candidates arrive at the ceremony, they will first be required to check-in at the registration desk. Candidates are required to bring either their passport or driver’s licence as a form of photo ID with them to the ceremony. Candidates will then be given an information booklet and an Irish emblem. The ceremony will last approximately two hours and will be presided over by a judge.

At the ceremony, candidates take an oath of fidelity to the nation that states that they will respect the rights, freedoms and laws of Ireland. Candidates will be provided the words of the declaration on the day of the ceremony. Following the citizenship ceremony, a Certificate of Naturalisation will be posted to each eligible candidate by registered post.

Berkeley Solicitors wishes to congratulate our clients who have recently been approved their applications for a Certificate of Naturalisation, and all who will be attending these ceremonies.

Berkeley Solicitors is available to provide advice and support for anyone commencing the naturalisation application process or who is experiencing delay in their application over the average processing time.

If you have any queries relating to the naturalisation process, please contact Berkeley Solicitors to arrange a consultation with one of our experienced legal advisors.

This blog article has been prepared on the basis of current immigration law and policy, which is subject to change. Please keep an eye on our blog and Facebook page where articles relating to updates and changes in immigration law and policy are regularly posted.

 

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CITIZENSHIP CEREMONIES DECEMBER 2024

 

More than 6,000 people were granted Irish citizenship in Killarney, Co. Kerry on the 2nd and 3rd of December this year. Seven citizenship ceremonies were held at the INEC in Killarney over the two days, with applicants from over 140 different countries living across Ireland.

In 2024, over 30,000 people received decisions on naturalisation applications. This is the highest number reached in a single year since records began. Ceremonies to mark the occasion of citizenship being granted first began in 2011. In the 13 years since, 197 ceremonies have been held to celebrate the granting of citizenship to people from 180 different countries.

We would like to extend our congratulations to the new Irish citizens, particularly those who are clients of Berkeley Solicitors.

TRAVEL CONFIRMATION NOTICE

Due to backlogs in processing registrations, the ISD has confirmed that Non EEA Nationals in the State who plan to travel abroad over the Christmas period will be permitted to travel on recently expired IRP cards. To avail of this extension, the person must have applied to renew their permission in advance of the expiry date of their IRP card.

Travelling applicants should print this notice and carry it with them, along with their recently expired IRP card, and the email confirming that they have applied to renew their permission. These documents must be presented if requested by airlines and immigration authorities. Please note that this extension is valid from the 2nd of December 2024 to the 31st of January 2025 only.

Further details on this Travel Confirmation Notice can be found here.

EMPLOYMENT PERMITS ACT 2024 SIGNED INTO LAW

UPCOMING CITIZENSHIP CEREMONIES

The Department of Justice has announced that the next citizenship ceremonies will take place on Monday the 19th and Tuesday the 20th of June 2023. The ceremonies are being hosted at the Killarney Convention Centre in Killarney, Co. Kerry.

Invitations will issue in due course to eligible candidates. Candidates are required to produce identity documents, for example a valid passport, on the day of the ceremony for verification purposes. At the ceremony candidates take an oath of fidelity to the nation, receive their certificate of naturalisation and become Irish citizens.

Berkeley Solicitors wishes to congratulate our clients who have recently been approved their applications for a Certificate of Naturalisation, and all who will be attending these ceremonies.