First time passport application

FlyingMum wrote: ↑

Thu May 13, 2021 9:27 pm

I applied online on 23/12 and send supporting documentation and the end of March. My progress bar is a tiny fraction from the end (if that makes sense?! ) and I have an estimated due date of 18/5.

I’m hoping that as I haven’t heard anything by now, all paperwork is in order and I’m nearing the end of a looonnng wait!

phoenix49 wrote: ↑

Thu May 13, 2021 10:04 pm

FlyingMum wrote: ↑

Thu May 13, 2021 9:27 pm

I applied online on 23/12 and send supporting documentation and the end of March. My progress bar is a tiny fraction from the end (if that makes sense?! ) and I have an estimated due date of 18/5.

I’m hoping that as I haven’t heard anything by now, all paperwork is in order and I’m nearing the end of a looonnng wait!

Hopefully your wait is going to be over soon! . Does it still say "processing application" or is something more like "printing the passport book"? Could you please post here once you get your passport, it'll greatly help with the estimation .

Winchester wrote: ↑

Thu May 13, 2021 3:10 pm

I applied on 06/05 and sent the documentation next day. My application change status to processing 2 days ago with due date to be on 02/06 I hope the tracking is right

ct101 wrote: ↑

Sat May 15, 2021 12:15 pm

Winchester wrote: ↑

Thu May 13, 2021 3:10 pm

I applied on 06/05 and sent the documentation next day. My application change status to processing 2 days ago with due date to be on 02/06 I hope the tracking is right

Hello! Is your application a renewal or a first time application? I applied via paper application from Canada in March but online applications have now opened to Canadians. I’m conflicted over whether or not I should cancel my paper application and apply online as who knows when paper applications will be processed again!

If anyone could please provide some info on timelines if they’ve applied for a first- time passport that would be greatly appreciated. I really need this passport (like many others!) and just want to pick the quickest option!! Thanks so much everyone.

FlyingMum wrote: ↑

Sat May 15, 2021 3:53 pm

ct101 wrote: ↑

Sat May 15, 2021 12:15 pm

Winchester wrote: ↑

Thu May 13, 2021 3:10 pm

I applied on 06/05 and sent the documentation next day. My application change status to processing 2 days ago with due date to be on 02/06 I hope the tracking is right

Hello! Is your application a renewal or a first time application? I applied via paper application from Canada in March but online applications have now opened to Canadians. I’m conflicted over whether or not I should cancel my paper application and apply online as who knows when paper applications will be processed again!

If anyone could please provide some info on timelines if they’ve applied for a first- time passport that would be greatly appreciated. I really need this passport (like many others!) and just want to pick the quickest option!! Thanks so much everyone.

My son originally sent in a paper application (first time one) with supporting documents in January from the U.K. Everything was sent back in March informing him that Ireland now only accepts online applications and to reapply as a brand new applicant. I suspect you may well find yours is returned too having seen this message on the DofFA site:

“Passport Online is open to all applicants, including children, renewing their passports and those applying for their first passport who are resident in Ireland, Northern Ireland, Great Britain, Europe, Australia, Canada, New Zealand and the USA. If you are resident in a country where Passport Online is not available, please contact your local Irish Embassy or Consulate.”

Hope that helps?

FlyingMum wrote: ↑

Thu May 13, 2021 11:08 pm

phoenix49 wrote: ↑

Thu May 13, 2021 10:04 pm

FlyingMum wrote: ↑

Thu May 13, 2021 9:27 pm

I applied online on 23/12 and send supporting documentation and the end of March. My progress bar is a tiny fraction from the end (if that makes sense?! ) and I have an estimated due date of 18/5.

I’m hoping that as I haven’t heard anything by now, all paperwork is in order and I’m nearing the end of a looonnng wait!

Hopefully your wait is going to be over soon! . Does it still say "processing application" or is something more like "printing the passport book"? Could you please post here once you get your passport, it'll greatly help with the estimation .

I certainly will!
It still says ‘processing application’ which it has done for 4 weeks - although the bar has been moving steadily every few days. If it changes to another action, I’ll post back on here too.

My son did his application online in March and submitted his documentation the same day as me and his progress bar is about 2/3 along with an estimated due date of 19/5. So it’ll be interesting to see how realistic the estimated issue times actually are.

Taki wrote: ↑

Tue May 18, 2021 4:49 pm

FlyingMum wrote: ↑

Thu May 13, 2021 11:08 pm

phoenix49 wrote: ↑

Thu May 13, 2021 10:04 pm

FlyingMum wrote: ↑

Thu May 13, 2021 9:27 pm

I applied online on 23/12 and send supporting documentation and the end of March. My progress bar is a tiny fraction from the end (if that makes sense?! ) and I have an estimated due date of 18/5.

I’m hoping that as I haven’t heard anything by now, all paperwork is in order and I’m nearing the end of a looonnng wait!

Hopefully your wait is going to be over soon! . Does it still say "processing application" or is something more like "printing the passport book"? Could you please post here once you get your passport, it'll greatly help with the estimation .

I certainly will!
It still says ‘processing application’ which it has done for 4 weeks - although the bar has been moving steadily every few days. If it changes to another action, I’ll post back on here too.

My son did his application online in March and submitted his documentation the same day as me and his progress bar is about 2/3 along with an estimated due date of 19/5. So it’ll be interesting to see how realistic the estimated issue times actually are.

Hi FlyingMum,
Have you received your passport? or would you like to share here any update in this regard?

FlyingMum wrote: ↑

Wed May 19, 2021 8:44 am

Just checked this morning.

Yesterday my status was still saying “processing application” but the progress bar was completely full - so I was feeling pretty optimistic.

This morning, the bar has gone BACK to around 3/4 full! No indication of why.

Estimated issue date was 18/5, and although I’m aware that’s only an approximation, it’s a bit of a frustration to apparently be set back.

phoenix49 wrote: ↑

Wed May 19, 2021 12:06 pm

FlyingMum wrote: ↑

Wed May 19, 2021 8:44 am

Just checked this morning.

Yesterday my status was still saying “processing application” but the progress bar was completely full - so I was feeling pretty optimistic.

This morning, the bar has gone BACK to around 3/4 full! No indication of why.

Estimated issue date was 18/5, and although I’m aware that’s only an approximation, it’s a bit of a frustration to apparently be set back.

I read on some other forums, people were receiving their passports around 15 days past the original estimate dates.

Does it still say 18/5 and "Processing application"?

FlyingMum wrote: ↑

Wed May 19, 2021 1:13 pm

phoenix49 wrote: ↑

Wed May 19, 2021 12:06 pm

FlyingMum wrote: ↑

Wed May 19, 2021 8:44 am

Just checked this morning.

Yesterday my status was still saying “processing application” but the progress bar was completely full - so I was feeling pretty optimistic.

This morning, the bar has gone BACK to around 3/4 full! No indication of why.

Estimated issue date was 18/5, and although I’m aware that’s only an approximation, it’s a bit of a frustration to apparently be set back.

I read on some other forums, people were receiving their passports around 15 days past the original estimate dates.

Does it still say 18/5 and "Processing application"?

Yes, it still says processing and estimated issue 18/5 . I was hoping it might have moved onto printing or checking - but not yet.

Taki wrote: ↑

Wed May 19, 2021 2:01 pm

FlyingMum wrote: ↑

Wed May 19, 2021 1:13 pm

phoenix49 wrote: ↑

Wed May 19, 2021 12:06 pm

FlyingMum wrote: ↑

Wed May 19, 2021 8:44 am

Just checked this morning.

Yesterday my status was still saying “processing application” but the progress bar was completely full - so I was feeling pretty optimistic.

This morning, the bar has gone BACK to around 3/4 full! No indication of why.

Estimated issue date was 18/5, and although I’m aware that’s only an approximation, it’s a bit of a frustration to apparently be set back.

I read on some other forums, people were receiving their passports around 15 days past the original estimate dates.

Does it still say 18/5 and "Processing application"?

Yes, it still says processing and estimated issue 18/5 . I was hoping it might have moved onto printing or checking - but not yet.

Thanks for update, fingered for everyone.

Taki wrote: ↑

Mon May 24, 2021 6:13 pm

Taki wrote: ↑

Wed May 19, 2021 2:01 pm

FlyingMum wrote: ↑

Wed May 19, 2021 1:13 pm

phoenix49 wrote: ↑

Wed May 19, 2021 12:06 pm

FlyingMum wrote: ↑

Wed May 19, 2021 8:44 am

Just checked this morning.

Yesterday my status was still saying “processing application” but the progress bar was completely full - so I was feeling pretty optimistic.

This morning, the bar has gone BACK to around 3/4 full! No indication of why.

Estimated issue date was 18/5, and although I’m aware that’s only an approximation, it’s a bit of a frustration to apparently be set back.

I read on some other forums, people were receiving their passports around 15 days past the original estimate dates.

Does it still say 18/5 and "Processing application"?

Yes, it still says processing and estimated issue 18/5 . I was hoping it might have moved onto printing or checking - but not yet.

Thanks for update, fingered for everyone.

Any update?

littlerr wrote: ↑

Mon May 24, 2021 11:01 pm

Like I said, just ignore the progress bar. It never ever worked for one day since the introduction of the online application... You can always track the actual progress by chatting to the passport staff during work hours on DFA website.

phoenix49 wrote: ↑

Tue May 25, 2021 8:31 am

I will need a passport (either new or existing) by early July and for some reason I think I may not get it by that time. My estimated date shows 31st of May, I think I'll try to contact them via chat in the first week of June to see if there's any progress or if they somehow could "scan" my existing passport into system and return it.

I've read the whole thread here, which has a lot of valuable info regarding the process.

I wish they could give finer details regarding the backlog of applications, would be nice to know our "number" in the queue to be processed, if there's any!

Taki wrote: ↑

Wed May 26, 2021 2:39 pm

If anyone knows are we still @ level 5 lockdown here in Ireland ? Some one told me the passport office will process 1st time passport application when lockdown will be at level 4 and in his opinion we are still in level 5 lockdown, a little confusion on this issue.

phoenix49 wrote: ↑

Tue May 25, 2021 8:31 am

I will need a passport (either new or existing) by early July and for some reason I think I may not get it by that time. My estimated date shows 31st of May, I think I'll try to contact them via chat in the first week of June to see if there's any progress or if they somehow could "scan" my existing passport into system and return it.

I've read the whole thread here, which has a lot of valuable info regarding the process.

I wish they could give finer details regarding the backlog of applications, would be nice to know our "number" in the queue to be processed, if there's any!

Taki wrote: ↑

Tue Jun 01, 2021 11:56 am

Has any one 1st time applicant got their passport recently applied in the start of May?
Or any update from passport office.

phoenix49 wrote: ↑

Thu Jun 03, 2021 9:13 am

Not sure how are they planning on "clearing the backlog" by the end of June (6-8 weeks) if no passports (seemingly) were issued for first time applicants since reopening. I'd expect them to at least process some of the applications and print some of the passports, unless they are "processing" all of them and then send to printing, which is very unlikely.

Checked in with chat reps just now - documents still not scanned