My Irish passport arrived today, putting my journey at an end (of sorts)!

So, my date of application was 27th Sept 2018, I received my FBR certificate on the 15th of October, 2019 and today is 6th November, 2019. Feels good man!

Update!

Logged into the passport tracker on the 31st, it said my passport was being printed. Logged in early this morning, it's been dispatched! I only sent my application on October 15th so that is lighting fast processing time and well before their estimate of November 28th.

Very impressive!

Sent my passport form off today via Passport Express in Glasgow. Does anyone know how long it takes to start tracking online? Currently seeing this message when I try to track it: "The application number entered does not exist in our database. Please enter your passport application number again." I...

Jgclancy Thx. Yes, as I indicated I received the confirmation email from DFA on May 27,2019 indicating that they received all of my original documentation along with the 6 month processing time. I did review that other update that you mentioned. I’ll keep everyone updated on each phase and date lik...

The date of issue in my case was one week later than that specified in the tracker. From issuance I waited about another two weeks on physical receipt, but that was to China. Others like Michael got theirs far quicker through the US postal service. Thanks for your reply and Luke125SWalker's. I book...

How long did it take from taking the application to the embassy to it showing it showing on the tracker? Mine isn't showing yet I posted my application by express post to the Irish embassy in Canberra, Australia on the 15th of October and it was showing in the tracker by the 17th. It was possibly t...

I got my estimated passport issue date from the tracker and it's saying, 28/11/19. Can anyone who has received their passport let me know how long it took them to get it in hand after the date of issue? I know you're not meant to book your flight until you have it, but I was kind of hoping to book m...

Sulla wrote: ↑

Thu Oct 17, 2019 12:02 am

That's fantastic news. I am so happy for you. I hope that your status in France is more certain now that you have this in hand and the passport on the way.

Thank you! I can't believe you even remembered my situation. It's very flattering.

Just wanted to pop in an give an update. I received my FBR certificate in the mail on Tuesday (15/10/19). My date of entry is 19/09/19. I applied for my Irish passport the same day I received the certificate and I had an email from the Irish Embassy in Canberra, Australia the next day just requestin...

Hey all, just received "the" email asking to confirm my address. Finally, some light at the end of the tunnel!

Further to the post that Pumps100 (Ian) made above, can you please clear up your exact application date. Until now I have just been working with the content provided in your earliest post. As such, you are listed as a September 2018 applicant. However, there is another post mentioned by Ian that sa...

You can add me too if you like Sulla. Received by DFA and email sent to me to confirm receipt Sept 27th, 2018. Nothing since then.

I know at least for Australia we were directed to apply directly to the DFA in Ireland, which is guess is why I've been waiting 10+ months now...

What I find really strange is if I view this forum on my phone where I'm not logged into my account, I can see all the attachments and dates but when I'm logged into my account on my PC, I can't! :roll: You helped me, thanks, I logged out and saw the cert letter. Have you heard anything yet? You ar...

What I find really strange is if I view this forum on my phone where I'm not logged into my account, I can see all the attachments and dates but when I'm logged into my account on my PC, I can't!

Jaxx22 wrote: ↑

Thu Jun 13, 2019 9:00 am

Logically they shouldn't be requesting an original current passport for security purposes and also you may need said document for travelling in the meantime while waiting for the Irish one to be processed and sent.

Exactly! Which is why I won't be sending mine.

I see on the DFA site that for those that were born outside of Ireland, he should submit "Your original passport from another country" Which bit of the website is saying it needs to be the original? I think he's referring to the information on the actual passport application form, because I had the...

Michael123 wrote: ↑

Fri Jun 07, 2019 2:08 pm

Today is the day! Myself and my cousin both recieved this...

I don't think I've ever seen so happy for a complete stranger. CONGRATULATIONS!!

I just took receipt of a package containing my new Irish passport, FBR certificate and other supporting documents. It arrived at the embassy in Beijing on Tuesday June 4th and at my Chinese address on Wednesday June 5th . I got it sent on to Thailand by fast courier the same day. Congratulations Su...

I applied in August 2018 but didn’t get a confirmation of reciept email until January 2019 even though my postage tracker said it had been successfully signed for there. So I guess you get one once they’ve started to process your application, not when it’s delivered to the embassy. I got my email u...

amcbamcb wrote: ↑

Thu May 30, 2019 10:43 pm

Thank you! Date of Entry was May 17, 2019. Yes, they returned everything!

You have no idea how much I hold onto any piece of positive news, no matter how small. Thank you so much for posting about your experience!

Hi I'm posting to record my current timeline to help others gauge where they are in the FBR process. 25/8/2018 - Applied online & sent documents to Embassy of Ireland in London. 29/8/2018 - Acknowledgement by email "up to six months to process". Thanks Ian, Mine was received in Dublin 27/08/18. Wil...

Sulla wrote: ↑

Fri May 24, 2019 1:03 am

It seems my passport journey is coming to an end at last.

Good to hear Sulla! I for one will miss your expertise and insights on this message board.

Court2 wrote: ↑

Wed May 22, 2019 9:53 pm

I called at the end of last week on Thursday and was told my application has been sent to a manager for approval...

When did you apply Court?

Hi, I'm New Here I have been following this and the old thread. I received an email from the Irish Embassy in Pretoria today: "We are writing to you to notify you of a delay in the processing times of your FBR application. Due to organisational restructuring at HQ to bring the processing of FBRs un...