How to Apply for a Passport
Apply Online
Irish citizens who have previously held an Irish Passport must renew their Passport Book or Passport Card using Passport Online.
First Time Applicants must apply using a paper application form through their local Irish Embassy or Consulate General.
Apply Offline
Passport Online is not yet available in your region for first time applicants. You must apply using a paper application form.
If you are resident outside of Ireland, you need to use an APS2 application form. They are available in Irish (APS2G) and in English (APS2E).
APS2 forms are available:
Please see the detailed Documentary Requirements for Passport Applications page from the Passport Service.
Please see the detailed Photo Guidelines page from the Passport Service.
Please see the detailed How to get your application witnessed page from the Passport Service.
Please see the detailed Consent for Children page from the Passport Service.
Please see the detailed Passport Fees page on the main Department of Foreign Affairs website.
Please note that Malawi kwacha fees for passports are regulary updated to keep in line with the Euro fees charged by the Passport Office in Ireland.
The fee depends on the type of passport you apply for. Please see here for up to date prices. Payment must be made in cash at the time of application.
Where to apply
The Embassy is located at:
Arwa House (3rd Floor)
13/14 City Centre
Lilongwe
Consular Services Hours:
Monday-Friday: 08:00 - 11:00
The Embassy's postal address is:
Embassy of Ireland
13/14 Arwa House
P/Bag B490
Capital City
Lilongwe 3
For further details, see Contact Us