I’m an EU citizen applying for Irish citizenship in early 2026. The requirement is 5 years of residence within the last 9 years, including 1 continuous year before application.
My residence history:
2019-2022: Lived in Ireland (4 years)
2023-2024: Outside Ireland
2025: Full year in Ireland
This technically meets the 5-year requirement, but I’m wondering if having a 2-year gap before the final year causes issues in practice. Has anyone successfully applied with a similar residence pattern?
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