

Post Passport (paper) applications Paper-based applications will take significantly longer than Passport Online. We normally do not require any supporting documents for these applications. This is where you are an adult who needs to renew your Irish passport. Postage will be longer for applicants outside of Ireland. Postage time is not included in the average turnaround time. This is because the consent of all guardians has to be verified. For example, this could be changing your name or notifying us about a lost or stolen passport.Īll applications for children are considered complex renewals. This is when you are renewing a passport and you are required to submit extra documentation or you are changing information on your passport. You need to submit extra documentation and for children, the consent of all guardians has to be verified. You should not book any travel until you have received a passport as these applications cannot be expedited. Any documents submitted will be returned separately.įirst time applications are the most complex as all documents need to be verified. We have received your supporting documents. You must submit your supporting documents to proceed with the application. If supporting documents are required, we cannot process the application until you send us the required supporting documents by post. We have received your Passport Online application.

Most applications have 5 steps as outlined below. Once we receive your documents, you can use our Passport Tracker to get updates on your application’s current status. When you use Passport Online, you submit an online application and then send any required supporting documents to us by post. Passport Online remains our priority service as it facilitates us to process your passport application more efficiently. Nearly all Irish citizens across the world can apply for first time passports and renewals online. Passport Online Passport Online is the quickest way to get an Irish passport.
