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3 Golden Rules

Passports

3 Golden Rules

1. Check that your and your family's passports are in date before you book a holiday

2. Apply at least 6 weeks before travelling. First-time applications take at least 4 weeks. You can use Passport Express if you are travelling in 3 weeks or more. A counter appointment service is available for those travelling in less than 3 weeks

3. Renewing a passport? Save time, renew online. It takes just 2 weeks plus postage

Apply now

Irish citizens can now renew their passport book, renew their Passport Card, or apply for their first Passport Card online using our Online Passport Renewal Service. 

This fast, secure and convenient service can be used by Irish citizens living anywhere in the world and is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.

Please note that you cannot apply online if you have already submitted a paper application.

Track an existing passport application 

Online Passport Renewal Service

Renew your passport online. Renewing online is the cheapest and most convenient way to renew a passport. Click here to get started.

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.

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.