Irish Passport Application

Please note: The Irish Passport system has now switched to online applications, so the IWHC no longer stocks paper Passport application forms.

Irish Citizens aged over 18, who have held an Irish Passport before can now renew their Irish passports online.

If you lose your Irish passport, if it’s stolen or damaged, you can use Passport Online to report it lost and apply for a renewal.

For more information visit the DFA website

Documentation required for Irish Citizen Passport renewals:

• Original long form Birth Certificate
• Original Civil Marriage Certificate
• Current Photo Identification (e.g. passport or driving licence
• Proof of name (e.g. utility bill)
• Proof of address (e.g. recent bank statement)
• Witness of Section 9​

Those born abroad to an Irish parent also need to include:

• Irish born Parent’s original long form Birth Certificate
• Irish born Parent’s original Civil Marriage Certificate (if applicable)

If you are based in Manchester and are unable to complete your application online, you can contact Irish Community Care for support. You can reach them on 0161 205 9105.

​Cost​

All online applications require payments to be made by credit/ debit card.

• Standard 10-year passport: €75
• Large 66 page 10-year passport: €105
• Standard 5-year passport for those under 18 years: €20​

Current Processing Time

Visit the DFA website to view the current processing time of Irish Passport Applications.

Tracking Your Irish Passport Application

Once you’ve completed your online passport application, you will receive an 11 digit application number (Passport Application ID). If you enter that here, you’ll see how far along your application is.

Help 

Please note: The Irish World Heritage Centre cannot help with applications. This DFA FAQ’s page may prove useful.

If you’re really struggling, Irish Community Care Manchester may be able to help. They offer a drop-in service within the IWHC Manchester on Wednesdays from 12pm to 2pm. Contact them to find out what documents you’ll need to bring.