Passport Services
This section sets out the general requirements for Irish citizens who wish to obtain an Irish Passport.
Please note that the information below is intended as a guide only. For further information, please contact the Embassy. Please also ensure that you make your application for a passport with the Irish Embassy in your country of normal residence. Please refer to our full list of Irish Embassies.
Validity of Passports
- Infants (up to age 3) are issued with a 3 year passport.
- Children aged 3-17 are issued with a 5 year passport.
- Persons aged 18 and over are issued with a 10 year passport.
- In certain cases (e.g. where a previous passport has been lost or stolen), the Passport Office may restrict the validity of a replacement passport.