SGS GUIDE · IRISH CITIZENSHIP
Identity and certification
Learn how to prove your identity, reach the required score and correctly certify your passport copy.
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HOW TO USE THIS GUIDE
Practical SGS guidance based on official sources
This page is not a translation or reproduction of the immigration website. SGS has organised the Department’s published rules into a practical guide with examples and a clear preparation sequence.
This educational content does not confirm eligibility, replace official guidance or guarantee a decision. Rules, forms and practice may change; always check the links alongside before applying.
Sources checked by SGS on 25 September 2026.Identity evidence
A certified colour copy of a valid passport is worth 150 points. Other combinations may include an expired passport, certified IRP, national ID, Public Services Card, PPS letter or driving licence.
Passport certification
Bring the original passport, a colour copy of the biometric page and the official Citz-011/2026 form to an authorised certifier.
Educational content based on official guidance available in September 2026. Rules may change and decisions are made by the Department of Justice, Home Affairs and Migration. General information does not replace an individual assessment.