Former US President Barack Obama and his wife Michelle are to be granted the Freedom of the City of Dublin.
Dublin City councillors voted to award the honour in recognition of Mr Obama's "moderating and progressive" influence on the world stage.
They also acknowledged Mrs Obama's work for the education of girls around the world and on behalf of refugees.
Lord Mayor Cllr Brendan Carr confirmed the couple had indicated through contacts their happiness to accept.
A meeting will be held with US Embassy officials within days and a visit could be organised by the end of the year, he added.
He also said the couple saw it as an opportunity for another visit. President Obama and his wife visited the Republic of Ireland in 2011 as part of a tour of Europe.