Do Your Children Need Irish Passports to Enter the UK?
If you're an Irish citizen, your children may be automatically Irish citizens too - and may need Irish passports to enter the UK from February 25, 2026.
Find out if your children are affected in 30 seconds.
It takes less than a minute
Your details are private and only used to provide your eligibility result
We’ve answered the most common ones below.
It gives you a quick indication of whether you may qualify for an Irish Passport or Foreign Birth Registration (FBR) based on your answers.Your full eligibility will be confirmed once our team reviews your application.
No. The eligibility check is completely free. You only pay if you choose to continue with an Irish Passport or FBR application.
Yes. Your personalised result is shown instantly after submitting the form, and we also email it to you for your records.
You’ll be given the option to contact our team for a manual review. In many cases, we can still advise on alternative routes to Irish citizenship.
Disclaimer: ÉirePassports is an independent, private service provider that assists individuals worldwide with Irish passport applications. We are not affiliated with the Irish Government or the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA). You can apply directly via dfa.ie, but our service exists to help reduce delays, prevent costly mistakes, and guide you through the process with expert support. We do not issue passports; we provide assistance to help you complete your application successfully.
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ÉirePassports is an independent consultancy providing guidance on Irish citizenship and Irish passport processes. We are not affiliated with the Irish Government or the Department of Foreign Affairs. We do not issue passports; we provide expert support to help you understand the process and avoid common mistakes
Important: Do not make any travel arrangements until you have received your new passport. We can’t accept responsibility for any paid travel arrangements.
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