Covid-19 Update January 14, 2022
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14 January 2022
Updated Information on Travel to Ireland
Update for traveling to Ireland - From Sunday 6 March 2022, visitors are no longer required to show proof of vaccination, proof of recovery or a negative PCR test result upon arrival. There are also no post-arrival testing or quarantine requirements. Any individual that develops COVID-19 symptoms while in Ireland should follow the HSE guidance in relation to isolation and undertaking antigen or PCR testing as appropriate. The Passenger Locator Form is no longer required. If you are traveling to Northern Ireland, via Ireland ports or airports you still need to comply with UK travel requirements. This includes completing a UK Passenger Locator Form. Full details here: gov.ie - Current rules for travelling to Ireland (www.gov.ie)
The Government has added a service to enable all Irish passport-holders who were vaccinated outside of the EU to apply for an EU Digital COVID Certificate.
Applications will be accepted from individuals 18 years of age and older who hold a valid Irish passport and a vaccination certificate for a vaccine type currently authorised for use for international travel into Ireland, The EU Covid Certificate Portal is accessible here.
All vaccinated non-Irish passport holders should ensure they bring their original CDC card for proof of vaccination in Ireland should it be required for health care settings.
gov.ie - Public health advice in place right now (www.gov.ie)
PASSPORTS - IMPORTANT NEW INFORMATION ABOUT ONLINE PROCESSING:
The Consulate is no longer mailing or accepting passport application forms. The Passport Service is now directing all Irish citizens to use the online system to complete their passport application.
As of April 29th, the Passport Service has expanded services offered through the online passport application system and is operational for all applicant types in the United States.
The expanded online service will now include:
First time applicants - Adults, minors, and renewals/replacements over 5 years outdated
The online system already offers services for:
Renewing a passport that expired within the last 5 years
Renewing a passport to change your name
Replacing a passport that is lost/stolen/damaged/visa pages are full
To access the online system, please visit: www.dfa.ie/passportonline
VISAS
All visa processing has resumed as of September 10, 2021. If you are unsure as to whether you require a Visa or Preclearance to enter Ireland please check here by entering your nationality.
WORKING HOLIDAY AUTHORISATION
The processing of Working Holiday Authorisation has resumed as of November 1st 2021.
FOREIGN BIRTH REGISTRATIONS / CITIZENSHIP
Processing of Foreign Birth registration has resumed 15 November 2021.
Applications that have been sent to the FBR team have been securely held and will now be processed in strict date order. At present, due to the complex nature of the Foreign Birth Registration and the pause in service due to Covid-19 restrictions, please allow approximately 2 years for processing of Foreign Birth Registration applications at this time.
Please note that the Consulate has no role in the processing of FBR applications. As such, we are unable to advise on the eligibility of an applicant, on the content of applications or the status of existing applications. https://www.dfa.ie/citizenship/born-abroad/registering-a-foreign-birth/
