Australian Embassy
Ireland

Citizenship for children of Australian citizens born in Ireland or elsewhere overseas

Citizenship for children of Australian citizens born in Ireland or elsewhere overseas


Children born of Australian citizens outside Australia, including Ireland, must acquire Australian citizenship before applying for a passport. This process is not a function of the Passports Office.

For further information, please contact the Department of Immigration and Border Protection (DIBP) at the Australian High Commission in London or visit www.homeaffairs.gov.au.