First time adult passport applicants, new additional req.

With effect from 17 January 2011, adult applicants in these categories will be required to submit the following additional evidence in support of their passport application:

-additional form of photo-identification; e.g. drivers licence, work ID; student card; social club membership; passport from other country etc.;
-documentary evidence to show use of name, e.g. payslips; records of unemployment or disability payment; bank statement; college registration etc.;
-evidence of residency at the application address, e.g. utility bills; official correspondence from public or private sector etc.

In addition, applicants may also be required to provide further information and/or attend for interview at one of the Department’s offices.

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