First passport application

I am an Irish citizen. Can I apply for my first Irish passport online?

From 1 November 2019, Irish citizens (adults and children) living in the following countries can apply for their first Irish passport through the Passport Online service:

• Ireland and Northern Ireland

• Great Britain

• Any country in the European Union

• Iceland

• Liechtenstein

• Norway or Switzerland

If you have not been issued with a passport in the last 15 years, you are considered a first-time applicant.

If you live outside the countries listed above or do not want to use the online service you can still apply using a paper form.

When you apply online, you must generate and print an Identity Verification Form. If you are living in Ireland, this form must be signed by a member of An Garda Síochána who must be satisfied as to your identity. If you are applying from outside Ireland, you can find a list of or appropriate witnesses on the form.

If you are applying for a child’s first passport online, you need to confirm the child’s identity and guardians’ consent by sending your child’s Passport Identity and Consent Form to the Passport Service at the end of the online process. You may need to provide additional documentation, for example, a birth certificate, or documents relating to guardianship. When you have completed the online process, you will be told if you need to provide additional documents.

You also need a digital photograph, an email address and a credit or debit card.

The application process generally takes ten working days and is the fastest way to apply for or renew your passport.

Further information is available from the Citizens Information Centre below.