Here is my timeline. Dates in US format. Applied Date: 09/13/2022 Supporting Documents Received Date: 9/21/2022 Additional Supporting Evidence Requested Date: 10/4/2022 Additional Supporting Evidence Received Date: 10/18/2022 Passport Book Printing: 10/21/2022 Passport Book Dispatched: 10/22/2022 Pa...
I contacted web chat and had what I can only describe as a "who's on first" discussion about the meaning of the terms "original" and "endorsed by relevant authority". When I asked why the same exact utility bills (aside from the date) were accepted for my FBR application but not for my passport appl...
Has anyone had trouble with rejected documents for proof of name and address? I received an email stating the following: Internet printouts of the following are only accepted if endorsed by the relevant authority. We cannot accept the photocopies previously submitted. Proof of Name Please submit pro...
Now that we're approaching early March 2020 dates for documents received, I am curious how the FBR office will handle the order in which applications are processed. Early March was when worldwide COVID shutdowns started and things were a bit chaotic. Hopefully the FBR offices were organized and docu...
Are all parts of Ireland's government as inefficient and non-communicative as DFA, or is DFA unique in that regard? I ask as an American who already has very low expectations of government bureaucracies (USPS, RMV, IRS, etc.). But even I am shocked at how disorganized and unprofessional FBR has been...
I noticed the expected processing time on the FBR website has updated to 2 years. I’m approaching the 2 year mark since I sent in my application (February 2020), so hopefully I receive it soon. “Applications that have been sent to the FBR team have been securely held and will now be processed in str...
I mailed my application in late February and the documents arrived in early March according to USPS. I have not received an email acknowledging their receipt. However, the FAQs on the website indicate that no email will be sent for receipt of documents. So perhaps the policy has recently changed? I...
Has anyone who sent their application in the last few months received the email acknowledging receipt of documents yet? After a torturous MONTH in the post, mine arrived on Monday. I mailed my application in late February and the documents arrived in early March according to USPS. I have not receiv...
I saw this question under the FAQ section of the FBR site: Have you received my application and documentation? We advise you to send your application by recorded post so that you can track its delivery, as we do not acknowledge receipt of post. I was a bit worried, as I mailed in application via USP...
Does anyone know what happens to an existing application when one of the people whose documents you used dies? I am applying through my Irish grandfather, who unfortunately will likely pass away within the next month or so. Does this mean I will also need to submit a death certificate, since his dri...
I received the following email this morning, so work has restarted on FBRs. If you are waiting check your junk email in case you have a similar request. “ I am currently processing your application for entry on to the Foreign Births Register. Unfortunately I cannot proceed with your application wit...
I received the following email this morning, so work has restarted on FBRs. If you are waiting check your junk email in case you have a similar request. “ I am currently processing your application for entry on to the Foreign Births Register. Unfortunately I cannot proceed with your application wit...
