Your child needs an individual passport. We talk you through the application process in the tabs below.
We no longer include children on their parents’ passports. This is intended to make international travel more secure for children and reduce the risk of kidnapping and child trafficking.
Find out more about your child travelling if they are included on your current passport.
You will need to include:
Further documents for first and/or lost passport applications
Please select the option(s) below for information:
If the certificates are not in English, you must submit a certified English version of the original, translated by a registered translator.
If the birth certificate is not in English, you must also submit certified English versions of the originals, translated by a registered translator.
We may also ask you to have your original certificates authenticated by an Embassy or Consulate of the country which issues them.
If the birth certificate is not in English, you must also submit certified English versions of the originals, translated by a registered translator.
We may also ask you to have your original certificates authenticated by an Embassy or Consulate of the country who issued them.
Your child's original long-form birth certificate.
If your child has a parent who is an Irish citizen or is entitled to be an Irish citizen, include these documents with their passport application:
Your child’s long-form birth certificate.
The long-form birth certificate or Irish passport of that parent, issued before the child’s birth.
If your child has a parent who is a British citizen, include these documents with their passport application:
Your child’s original long-form birth certificate.
The British passport of that parent.
If your child has a parent who was born within the EU, the EEA or Switzerland, include these documents with their passport application:
You may also submit other original documents to fill any gaps in periods of residency. These could include pay slips, utility bills, an official rent/lease agreement, a rent book or bank statements showing local transactions.
If your child has a parent who was not born within the EU, EEA or Switzerland, include these documents with their passport application:
If the current passport doesn't show sufficient residency, you may have to submit a previous passport.
Your child may not qualify for an Irish passport if your residency was granted for:
If the stamps don't reflect the full period of residency, you should contact the Garda National Immigration Bureau (GNIB) on + 353 1 6669100 or email gnib@iol.ie before you submit the passport application. They can give you a letter on their official stationery outlining their record of the stamps.
If your child has a parent who was declared a refugee before his/her birth, include these documents with their passport application:
Please see the detailed Photo Guidelines page on the main Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade website.
The consent of all guardians is required for all children under 18 years of age, unless the child is married. Guardianship should not be confused with custody which involves the day to day caring of the child.
This is an additional requirement for children. Everyone under the age of 18 must have the consent of their parents/guardians to get a passport and this consent must be witnessed.
Consent of one parent is not available:
If one parent is unwilling or unavailable to give their consent for their child's passport to be issued, please check the following options:
Please contact us if your circumstances are not listed.
Parents are married or were married
Both parents may fill in and sign the relevant part of Section 7 in the presence of a suitable witness.
If one parent is unwilling or unavailable to give their consent for their child's passport to be issued, a court order dispensing with that parent’s consent will be required to proceed with the child's application. This Court Order should direct the Passport Service to dispense with the consent of the unwilling/unavailable parent and allow the Passport Service to issue a passport to your child.
Parents were married but one parent is deceased
The living parent may fill in and sign the relevant part of Section 7 in the presence of a suitable witness.
The original death certificate of the deceased parent together with a Sole Guardian Affidavit form (AFF1) must be submitted. This affidavit should be completed in the presence of a solicitor/commissioner for oaths confirming that the living parent is the sole legal guardian of the child. Print an Print an AFF1 form.
Only mother named on child's birth certificate
The mother of the child must fill in and sign the relevant part of Section 7 of the passport application form in the presence of a suitable witness.
She must also complete a sworn affidavit form (AFF1) in the presence of a solicitor/commissioner for oaths, confirming her as the sole legal guardian. Print an AFF1 form.
Parents not married but both named on child’s birth certificate
Child born in Ireland:
Both parents may fill in and sign the relevant part of Section 7 in the presence of a suitable witness.
If the mother is the sole legal guardian of the child, she must complete a sworn affidavit form (AFF1) in the presence of a solicitor/commissioner for oaths. Print an AFF1 form.
If the child's father has been granted guardianship rights from the courts, or both parents have completed a Statutory Declaration stating that the father has become a joint-guardian, then the consent of the father is required.
For more information on a Statutory Declaration, contact a solicitor or commissioner for oaths.
Child born in Northern Ireland or Great Britain:
If the child's father is named on the birth certificate and the birth was jointly registered by both parents, the father is deemed to have parental responsibility (guardianship) of his child, irrespective of the marital status of the parents.
This was passed into law on the following dates:
Before this legislation, only the mother was considered an automatic guardian.
Born before legislation
If the child was born before the above dates and the mother is the sole legal guardian of the child, she must complete a sworn affidavit form (AFF1) in the presence of a solicitor/commissioner for oaths. Print an AFF1 form.
Born after legislation
If the child was born in one of these countries after the above dates, both parents must fill in and sign the relevant part of Section 7 in the presence of a suitable witness.
Specific Issues Order
If one parent is unwilling or unavailable to give their consent for their child's passport to be issued, a Specific Issues Order, which dispenses with that parent's consent, must be obtained from the relevant court before we can proceed with the child's application.
A member of one of the professions listed below can witness your child's passport application form as long as they are satisfied as to your identify and that the four photos are a true likeness of your child.
Make sure you bring photo identification with you and be aware that the witness may ask you for more proof of identification - this is at their discretion.
Your application form is only valid for six months from the date your witness signs Section 9.
If your passport has been lost, stolen or damaged, you must:
If you lose two or more passports, it may restrict the period of validity for your next passport and it may not be possible to receive your passport in less than 10 working days.
Do not, under any circumstances, try to travel on a passport that has been reported as lost or stolen.
Fees
The fee depends on the type of passport you apply for:
Postal applications
Emergency Passports
An emergency temporary passport can only be issued on the day in the case of an emergency situation (such as the death or serious illness of a family member).
Urgent Counter applications*
*Counter applications can be accepted by appointment for urgent travel. We will endeavour to process the passport in time for travel but require a minimum of 5 working days
We do not accept cash or debit cards. Cheques and Postal Orders should be made payable to the "Embassy of Ireland" for the valid sterling amount.
If paying by Credit card payment will be taken in Euros. Please ensure that the cardholder has signed Section 1 of the application and entered the expiry date of the card.
Application Forms
APS2 forms are available:
Where to apply
The Embassy of Ireland Passport Office London, is located at:
114a Cromwell Road, London, SW7 4ES Tel: 0207 - 373 4339 Fax: 0207 373 4589
The Passport Office is open to the public from 09.30 - 16.30 Monday to Friday. The customer service telephone line is operated between 09.30 - 16.00. Please dial 020 7373 4339 and select the passport option.
If you choose to post your application, we strongly recommend that you use registered mail or a reputable courier service. The Embassy cannot be held responsible for applications or documents lost in transit.
Read all sections of the passport application form to make sure you've filled it out correctly, including photo requirements and how to get it witnessed properly.
