Irish Passport Renewal
Document requirements
Passport renewal:
- Passport application form APS2 completed and witnessed (can be obtained from nearest Irish Centre or ourselves)
- 4 passport photos, 2 of which must be witnessed (light grey/cream background, 35x45mm)
- Current/expired passport to be renewed
- Letter of authorisation to allow us to handle your passport application (download sample)
Under 18s:
- Long form birth certificate
If changing name due to marriage:
- Civil Marriage Certificate
Second passport:
- Passport application form APS2 completed and witnessed (can be obtained from nearest Irish Centre or ourselves)
- 4 passport photos, 2 of which must be witnessed (light grey/cream background, 35x45mm)
- Current/expired passport to be renewed
- Letter from employer confirming the reason for the second passport (original on the company's headed paper)
- Employer's company registration certificate (original)
- Letter of authorisation to allow us to handle your passport application (download sample)
Supporting information
Second passport - are granted to frequent business travellers only. The approval of the application lies solely with the Passport Office and, therefore, cannot be guaranteed.
Witnessing application materials - For instructions on witnessing your application form and photos please see Section 9 of the application form.
Processing time
Passport applications are processed within 6-8 weeks. Passports are printed in Dublin and returned back by the consulate direct to the applicant.
Cost
Standard passport: £70 passport fee; £85+VAT handling fee; Total £172
Large passport (66 pages): £96 passport fee; £85+VAT handling fee; Total £198
Next steps:
Please gather the above listed required documents and send them to us for processing.
Sending your documents
You can deliver your documents to our office:
- by AnyVisa courier (London; courier delivery fees); please let us know when your documents are ready for collection
- in person or by your courier service at any time between 9am and 6pm from Monday to Friday
- by post via Royal Mail Special Delivery for arrival before 1pm (do not post for Saturday delivery unless prearranged with one of our representative)