Preparing to Apply for an Irish Passport

What you need to apply for an Irish passport depends on whether you are applying to renew an Irish passport or if you are applying for an Irish passport for the fist time.

If you are renewing an Irish passport that was issued more than 15 years ago your application will be treated like a first-time application, and you will need to submit additional documentation.

All supporting documents must be original. To be considered original, a document must be issued directly by a department of government. It does not need to be the document that was issued at the time of the life event (birth or marriage).  Photocopies, scans or laminated copies are not accepted.

First time applicants and those renewing a passport issued more than 15 years ago must send supporting documentation to the passport office in Dublin, Ireland.

If you are required to submit physical photos standard American size passport photos are acceptable.

It is advised that you collect all supporting documents before you submit the online application.

Passport Renewals

For passport renewals, you’ll need: 

• Your most recent Irish passport 

• A digital color photo that you upload while completing the online application (this can be taken on a cell phone)

• A credit or debit card to pay the fee 

First Time Applications

For first-time Irish Passport applications, and renewing passports issued more than 15 years ago, you’ll need:

For Adults (18+) 

Proof of Irish Citizenship

• Your original Irish Birth Certificate (if born in Ireland)

 OR

• Your non-Irish birth certificate and your parents Irish birth Certificate (if you were born outside Ireland to an Irish Born Citizen)

OR

• Your Foreign Birth Registration certificate (if born outside Ireland and have joined the Foreign Births Register).

Color copy of government-issued ID notarized by an appropriate witness 
- Valid government-issued photo ID (e.g. Passport, U.S. driver's license or state ID) 

Proof of address and proof of usage of name 
- 2 Recent utility bills, bank statements, lease, or official correspondence (dated within 6 months) 

A digital color photo 
- This will be uploaded while completing the online application and can be taken with a cell phone

Completed Identity Verification Form (APS2E) 
– This form is generated by the website once the application has been submitted  
– You must print this form and sign it in front of an approved witness. This form will be mailed to the passport office in Dublin, Ireland along with any required supporting documentation 

Other supporting documents (if applicable) 
You may be asked to provide additional supporting documentation depending on your situation e.g. a Marriage Certificate demonstrating a name change. Carefully read the list of documents requested in the print out generated once the application has been submitted online.

A credit or debit card to pay the application fee
 

For Children (Under 18) 

Child’s original Birth Certificate 
– Showing parents’ names 

Proof of Irish citizenship of parent(s) 
– e.g., Irish birth certificate, Irish passport, or Foreign Birth Registration 

Parental identification 
– Color Copy of Valid government-issued ID of both parents/guardians 

Proof of address 
– Document in child’s name or parent’s name showing proof address (e.g. insurance letter, school letter, utility bill) 

Completed Identity Verification Form (APS2E) 
– This form is generated by the website once the application has been submitted  
– This form must be printed signed in front of an approved witness. This form will be mailed to the passport office in Dublin, Ireland along with any required supporting documentation (see FAQ section) 

Two physical passport style photos of the Child 
– One signed and stamped by an approved witness 

A credit or debit card to pay the application fee