Hello again all, my timeline so far: Monday 14/1/2019 : Application in transit, via Royal Mail Special Delivery. Tuesday 15/1/2019 : The tracked mail arrived at Irish Embassy in London, signed for at reception. Monday 21/1/2019 : I sent an email to London DFA seeking confirmation of receipt of my F...

I recently submitted my Foreign Birth Registration application, from the USA, to Balbriggan. The Irish government’s website regarding the application process notes that if you’re an expectant parent, you should note that with your application. I am an expectant parent and so noted such with my appl...

First time poster, but long time reader. Applied 5th September 2018 through London. Received confirmation of receipt email 6th September 2018 from London. Then I received an email out of the blue during the first week of December to say my application was at an 'advanced stage' and sent to Dublin. ...

Hi all, I sent an online query yesterday asking for a status update on my application sent in early September 2018, and to check they didn't need further documentation. I recieved the following: "We are receiving a high volume of applications, unfortunately these are taking a minimum of 6 months at ...

Hi all, I'm in the process of applying for FBR but have one stumbling block. The whole witness thing? I don't know anyone in those professions personally. Am I right in assuming you can't ask your doctor or a lawyer to sign it unless they know you personally or know someone who does know you person...

Hi all, I've been watching for a few months and thought it was time to chime in with my dates to compare with others. Michael123, I've been watching with interest as you are about 3 weeks ahead of me based on email acknowledging reciept of documents after completing application. I think you're close...