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Passport Online

Once you have your photo, it only takes ten minutes!

Passport Online

Renew your passport online from anywhere in the world. Apply online for a first time passport if you are in:

  • Ireland,
  • Northern Ireland,
  • Great Britain,
  • the European Union,
  • the European Economic Area,
  • Switzerland.

Find out more information

Across the world, renew online

Across the world, all Irish citizens can use Passport Online to

  • renew their passport book,
  • renew their Passport Card,
  • apply for their first Passport Card

This fast, secure and convenient service is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.

The application takes five to ten working days to process plus postage.

Passport Online is the fastest way to apply for or renew your passport.

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Passport Online Service

Check if you are eligible to use the Passport Online Service.

How to Apply

Our How to Apply for a Passport guide offers step by step guidance for paper applications, including a list of supporting documents you will need to submit.

Terms and Conditions

See our terms and conditions for the Passport Online Service.

Children's Passports

Helpful information on applying for your child's passport.

Track your Passport

You can now track the progress of your passport application online. Simply enter your 11 digit application number.

Current Turnaround Times

Get up-to-date information about our application processing times.

Photos

See our easy to follow photo guidelines. Did you know, you can now take a photo at home for your online application?

Help with your application

We answer questions about your passport application.

Citizenship

To apply for an Irish passport you must be an Irish citizen. See our helpful guides to citizenship.