Irish Citizenship & Long-Term Residence Solicitors in Ireland
Helping people who have built their lives in Ireland take the final legal steps to secure their future here. Whether you are applying for citizenship by naturalisation, seeking Stamp 4 long-term residence, or registering Irish citizenship by descent, we manage the full process on your behalf.
Your consultation will answer:
- "I have lived in Ireland for many years — do I qualify for Irish citizenship and how do I apply?"
- "What is the difference between long-term residence and citizenship — and which should I apply for first?"
- "My citizenship application has been waiting for years — is there anything I can do to move it forward?"
- "I was born abroad to an Irish parent — am I already an Irish citizen and how do I register?"
Citizenship & Residence Services
A full range of advice across the citizenship and long-term residence pathways.
Citizenship by Naturalisation
Irish citizenship for those with qualifying legal residence in Ireland.
Long-Term Residence (Stamp 4)
Stamp 4 after five years of qualifying legal residence.
Citizenship by Descent
Citizenship through an Irish parent or grandparent.
Foreign Birth Registration
Registering citizenship acquired through Irish ancestry.
Delayed Application Queries
Progressing stalled or long-outstanding citizenship applications.
Refusal Appeals
Challenging refused naturalisation decisions, including judicial review where appropriate.
How a Citizenship Matter Works
A clear, structured approach from the first consultation to the conclusion of your matter.
1
Initial Assessment
We review your residence history, immigration stamps and current permission in Ireland.
2
Residence Review
We calculate qualifying residence carefully — including how absences affect eligibility.
3
Issue Resolution
We identify gaps, overstays or stamp issues and advise how to address them before applying.
4
Application Preparation
We prepare a complete application with all supporting documentation.
5
Submission & Follow-Up
We submit the application and manage all follow-up correspondence with the Department.
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Delay Pursuit
Where an application has waited unreasonably, we make formal representations and escalate where appropriate.
What Your Solicitor Helps to Protect Against
Citizenship applications are currently taking 18–24 months. An incomplete application adds months to an already long wait.
01
Incorrect Residence Calculation
Applying before you actually qualify — or missing the earliest date you became eligible.
02
Unresolved Record Issues
Gaps, overstays or incorrect stamps discovered only after submission.
03
Incomplete Documentation
Applications returned for missing residence evidence, vetting or tax certificates.
04
Passive Delay
Leaving a stalled application unchallenged for years without formal pursuit.
05
Wrong Pathway Choice
Applying for citizenship when Stamp 4 is the better interim step — or the reverse.
06
Uncoordinated Family Applications
Family members applying on conflicting timelines without a joined-up plan.
We prepare applications that are complete and correct from the outset — and pursue delayed applications formally where needed.
Why Wayfound?
What makes us different — and why it matters for your citizenship or residence matter.
Eligibility Assessed Precisely
We calculate your qualifying residence carefully before any application is prepared.
Complete Application Preparation
We prepare every document and resolve residence-record issues before submission.
Delayed Applications Pursued
Where your application has been waiting unreasonably, we take formal steps to move it forward.
Solicitor-Led Advice
Having a solicitor manage your application means privilege — and legal proceedings where needed.
Direct Solicitor Access
You deal with Tamoor directly throughout a process that can take two years or more.
Family Planning
We plan the citizenship pathway for the whole family where relevant.
Meet Your Solicitor
Tamoor Barlas
Solicitor
I am a solicitor based in Dublin 15. Alongside my commercial practice, I advise individuals, families and businesses on Irish immigration pathways — from employment permits and residency through to family reunification and citizenship.
Relocation is more than a visa application. The people I advise are often making one of the most significant legal and financial decisions of their lives. I combine immigration counsel with tax and corporate insight so your move to Ireland is planned as a whole, not in isolated filings.
Because I practise as both a solicitor and a tax, I can advise on immigration status and the tax consequences of becoming Irish-resident in one engagement — reducing duplication and closing the gap between legal permission and financial planning.
“My job is to take the immigration and tax complexity off your hands — so you can focus on building your life in Ireland.”
Frequently Asked Questions
Generally one year of continuous residence immediately before application plus four years in the previous eight — five years in total. Some categories qualify sooner. We calculate your position precisely.
Stamp 4 gives long-term residence and work rights but must be renewed and is not a passport. Citizenship is permanent and includes an Irish passport and voting rights.
Often yes via citizenship by descent and Foreign Birth Registration. We assist with tracing ancestry and registration.
Naturalisation applications are currently taking around 18–24 months for complete applications. Requests for further information add delay.
A refusal can be challenged by judicial review in appropriate cases. We review the refusal and advise on prospects.
Yes. Extended absences can affect continuous and total residence requirements. We assess the impact before you apply.
Feedback From Clients
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Ready to move forward? Contact us today and let’s take the next step.