Applying for Irish passport online

Irish citizens enjoy the possibility to renew their passports online from anywhere in the world. You can apply online for your first Irish passport as well, but this option is available only for Irish citizens who are currently in Ireland, Northern Ireland, Great Britain, the EU and Switzerland. Still convenient and time-saving, isn't it?

Let's check the main steps of the process!

What kind of documents do I need to renew my Irish passport?

If your current passport is going to expire, you can apply for a new one from anywhere online. You don't have to undergo a long verification process. All you need is your current passport, a digital passport photograph, an email address and a credit/debit card.

What kind of documents do I need for the first Irish passport?

This process is a little bit more complicated than the one mentioned above. When you apply for the first time, you must also submit:

• Full civil birth certificate (the version that includes the name(s) of the parent(s).
• Civil marriage certificate if you changed your name after marriage.
• Proof of address and proof of name. Both can be original utility bills, bank statements, government correspondence. All printouts must be stamped by the issuing authority.

More documents can be required for naturalized Irish citizens, persons born abroad, or adopted persons.

What are Irish passport photo requirements?

That should be a digital coloured photograph in JPEG format, not less than 715 pixels wide and 951 pixels in height. It must be sharp and clear, and taken against an even white or light grey background.

You can easily get an appropriate Irish passport photo at Visafoto.com from your selfie. Visafoto simplifies the process of taking passport photos. Just upload your full face photograph and get your Irish passport photo done in a few seconds.

How to submit it?

Head to the Dfa.ie service and click the "Apply" button. You don't need to verify your identity in advance! Just proceed to the submission after answering a few questions.

Carefully fill in the form, upload a photograph and document scans (if needed) and pay a fee.

How much does the Irish passport cost?

There are several kinds of passports. The fee for a standard 10-year passport is €75. If you travel a lot and need an additional space for visas and stamps, you can choose the large 66-page 10-year passport (€105). The Irish Passport Card that allows traveling within the European Union and the European Economic Area costs €35. If you order both a standard passport and passport card, you can pay only €100 for both. Large passport plus Passport Card bundle cost €130.

Child passports for those under 18 years are valid for 5 years. The standard child passport fee is €20. A large 66-page 5-year passport costs €50.

Standard 5-year child passport plus Passport Card bundle is €45. Large 66-page 5-year passport plus Passport Card bundle for those under 18 years is €75.

If you are out of Ireland, you should also pay a €15 postal fee.

How can I get my Irish passport?

If you are in Ireland, you will simply get your passport delivered by Express post.

If you reside outside of the country, your passport will be sent by registered post and will need to be signed for at delivery. If your daytime address is different from your home address, you should provide it along with your submission. In some countries passports may be sent to the nearest Irish Embassy. In that case you will be contacted to arrange collection or delivery.

To track the process, use an 11-digit application number at DFA passport tracking service.