And This morning my status changed to printing... So only 2 days after the estimated date. Just thought I would report back in case anyone in the future reading finds themselves in a similar situation.

I'm 2-days away from the estimated date here myself...and I think the keyword here is *estimated*. They also add this at the bottom: "*Please note the estimated issue date is an estimate based on current averages – it is not a service delivery guarantee." I'm sure you and I will get an update soon ...

mentalmind wrote: ↑

Mon Apr 24, 2023 11:03 am

According to live chat, they usually return the original documents 15 days after printing of the passport. Just sharing in case it's useful info for someone

I got my docs back last week, but no passport sadly

I think I used to reply to everyone that asks about the estimated date - it almost always goes past the estimated date. One or two weeks are a norm. Don’t worry about it. Ahhh cheers. They have already stung me rejecting my photos, despite me getting them checked that they were suitable for Ireland...

Hi folks Has anyone else gone over their estimated issue date? I have and when I contacted them on Webcheck they said there were no issues. I asked for a revised date but they said they couldn't give me one. Just wondered if there was a backlog build up and if anyone else is having the same issue. C...

Has anyone had their docs back from the passport office before getting their passport and card? My docs have been sent back and my application is still processing status. I had a temporary delay due to them rejecting my photos and my estimated issue date is 24th April. I just find it a bit odd that ...

Hi folks, just to let anyone know who is reading this worrying about Royal Mail. I braved it and went with the Royal Mail, and it took 11 days to get there which wasn't too bad. Am now waiting for the inevitable problems as my witness did my forms in her married name but goes by her maiden name at w...

littlerr wrote: ↑

Sat Feb 18, 2023 1:18 pm

Certified copy of passport is fine.

And yes I would not use Royal Mail. The likes of UPS and DHL Express are way better.

Yeah I haven't sent it yet and think I might go DHL or UPS rather than Royal Mail. What a nightmare postage is atm.

Hey folks I am about to make my first application for an Irish passport. I have my FBR certificate and am based in England if that has any bearing on the answer. Am I ok to submit a certified copy of my passport? I don't fancy sending my actual passport in case the Royal Mail go rogue. Also does any...

Thanks so much CR!

Folks would anyone be kind enough to drop a link to the Irish passport application thread from this forum? I need to find out what docs I need to send and certify but the online application doesn't let you move on from the photo and I don't want to have to make two trips out if I can help it. Cheers

Morning folks, finally got my certificate through the post. Postman didn't ask for a signature and just dropped it through my letter box. Thanks to everyone who answered my queries and put up with me moaning about the wait. It will feel odd not checking this sub every few days as has become a habit ...

Makes me wonder if they hold off on the congrats email until the Certificate is actually printed? Someone else had posted something about this theory but it does seem that those who have got the address check but are still waiting and have emailed them about it seem to get the congrats email pretty...

Just got my Congratulations email through!!

Good luck for the folks still waiting. I am off to stalk the postman.

Some of you might have noticed that the DFA webpages state "Due to the current Royal Mail industrial action, we have temporarily suspended posting passports and documentation to Great Britain and Northern Ireland with effect from December 12th. We will keep this under review." I contacted the DFA t...

An update Just received my confirmation of address email. No indication of success yet though. Getting really nervous now. Estranged from mother so couldn't provide her state ID. Fingers crossed. Yay Valo!!! Bet your chuffed! Hopefully not too much longer now... I'm still waiting for a congrats/com...

Congrats Martini on becoming an Irish citizen! Any plans for your new found citizenship? Apple10, None really .... as I have been Irish since birth in London! Parents born in Ireland with Irish passports. Moved to Ireland when 8 years old so got an Irish passport during Uni. After Uni lived mostly ...

Update from yesterday - got a congrats email within 24 hrs! Was informed of an envelope tracking number which I guess will be from An Post to send back our supporting documents. Or do they send the FBR Certificates with the application supporting docs? All the Best, Martini My Application date 02-D...

As someone who had the documents received email in late Dec-2021, I've been watching this thread and my emails like a hawk this past few weeks - finally got my address check email this morning and have updated the sheet. Docs received: 23-Dec-2021 Address check: 6-Jan-2023 Woohoo! Bet your happy!

I am sure it will be fine Valo, but I understand your nervousness. My Irish grandad died before I was born and I am like "what if I have got the wrong blokes birth certifcate"?! Sorry to hear about your estrangement. I also have a complicated family situation so I know how difficult it is. I am goin...

HNY folks! I'm just hovering about the forum waiting for the trickle of Congrats emails to come in for the last few folks who had their address checks pre-Xmas. As you can tell, I'm pretty patient and chilled about it all :lol: I'm hoping to hear back about my application this month. Last address c...

HNY folks! I'm just hovering about the forum waiting for the trickle of Congrats emails to come in for the last few folks who had their address checks pre-Xmas. As you can tell, I'm pretty patient and chilled about it all :lol: I'm hoping to hear back about my application this month. Last address c...

HNY folks!

I'm just hovering about the forum waiting for the trickle of Congrats emails to come in for the last few folks who had their address checks pre-Xmas.

As you can tell, I'm pretty patient and chilled about it all

Folks I got my address check email!!!! Docs received on 13th Dec 2021. Woooooo Hoooooo! Congratulations! My docs are a week behind yours and this has me excited!! Awesome! Hopefully they get to yours before Christmas otherwise I doubt it will be long after. I really hope they don't reject me for so...

Properly flying through them now. I was really surprised tbh. I nearly fell off my chair.