Hello So we just got confirmation of FBR registration. We were wondering if we can travel in Ireland or the UK and then apply for the passport from Ireland or the UK? South Africans can travel to Ireland 30 days visa free. We do have current visitors visas for the UK. I hope that makes sense You ca...

Hello So we just got confirmation of FBR registration. We were wondering if we can travel in Ireland or the UK and then apply for the passport from Ireland or the UK? South Africans can travel to Ireland 30 days visa free. We do have current visitors visas for the UK. I hope that makes sense You ca...

griffith2 wrote: ↑

Wed Jul 05, 2023 10:49 pm

All my utility bills, revenue and bank statements are online.
Do they accept printouts or not ?
I am confused .

Yes.

I submitted my passport application online last week and I’ve got my passport form signed & witnessed along with all of the other documents gathered, but frustratingly I’m waiting on paper copies of my bank statement and phone bill to be sent, it’s been a pain trying to get them and I had to pay fo...

I am applying for my FBR, but I wanted to make sure that I am applying the correct way. My Nan was born in Castlebar, Ireland My father was born in Liverpool, England My father just received his Irish passport and obviously, he did not have to get an FBR, but I want to know for sure that the way I ...

I wanted to clarify the confusion : because proofs of address are in my partners name in Mexico , all my banking and stuff are in Europe. I wanted to know if i still need to provide proof of address in my name: to create some accounts there. Yes proof of address for the minor AND proof of address f...

I am bit confused with proof of address requirement details Anyone knows better please? The applicant : My baby is 2 months old. Documents relating to the applicant (unless stated, originals must be submitted) [ ] 2 separate original proofs of address I am not sure i understand this . On the webpag...

Tickets wrote: ↑

Fri Jun 02, 2023 8:51 am

Hi can someone tell me if I will need to sign for my documents ?

In the UK, probably not. I havent had to sign for mail in a few years now. Including all FBR stuff & passport/passport documents.

I'm currently in the process of sending away for my Irish passport as a first-time applicant through FBR, so thanks for posting this info! I note that this statement says that FBR applicants no longer need to provide their original passport. However, my application cover page says that while I can ...

hummingbear wrote: ↑

Wed May 10, 2023 8:43 am

How long after the passport arriving do they send your original documents back? I sent my actual US Passport so I'm anxious to get that back.

I got my original documents back after 3 weeks

hummingbear wrote: ↑

Mon May 08, 2023 5:46 pm

Where/when should I see this tracking number? I don't have it anywhere on my tracking page even though they show my passport as dispatched.

It will show on your tracking page eventually when they update it.

lrcie wrote: ↑

Tue Apr 18, 2023 1:17 pm

Hello,

Does anyone know if my FBR certificate will have my birth name on it or my current name?

Best,

Larcie

Your original name exactly as it appears on your birth certificate.

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 all. I just mailed the first passport application supporting documentation to Balbriggan from US. Does anyone know if the barcode that the passport office included with the address label is an AnPost or passport office tracking? That is, once it arrives in Ireland, I expect AnPost will scan it, ...

Mr Knight is right. Make a Stautory Declaration and get all marriage certs. Just post them (with application number). Assuming your claim is valid what do you have to loose? Did not want to lose nearly 300 euros if it is a big no without the parent ID. I will look at the statutory declaration that ...

Good day all, I have read a few people in a similar situation and was looking for some advice. Claiming via Irish Grandparent (My mothers father). Obtained the death certificate and birth cert for grandparent and birth cert for my mother. (Not sure if I need marriage certificates as names follow th...

My passport was printed and dispatched on April 6th. Last update was April 6th where it said "leaving Dublin mail centre" Hasn't updated since. I assume the Easter bank holiday is the reason? On royal mail it also still says "leaving overseas" My passport book was dispatched a day before my passpor...

Online application: 01/02/2023 Documents received: 27/02/2023 Status changed to processing: 14/03/2023 Status changed to printing (book): 29/03/2023 Status changed to dispatched (book): 30/03/2023 Status changed to printing (card): 30/03/2023 Status changed to dispatched (card): 31/03/2023 Estimated...

HI Everyone, Entirely new here! I tried to get an answer from the FBR office but they referred me to their webpage which is what I had the question about! My grandfather was an Irish citizen born and raised, however my mother was born in the UK. So while she is entitled to Irish citizenship she doe...

I keep seeing everyones timelines stating 'documents received' Is this the date provided by the postal tracking or should I have received confirmation from the FBR office? Thanks In advance 🙂 Most people receive a 'no reply' email from the FBR stating their documents have been received. Unfortunate...

Hi guys. For the passport application in the UK can I use a solicitor to certify a photocopy of my driving license? I don't want to send my original passport as seen people losing it in royal mai. Also are there any other decent postal services to get it to Ireland? I was thinking of RM tracked and...

Hi everyone, It's been a month and I'm still waiting to see if I'm added to the FBR register. I wondered if the email will from the person who contacted you regarding the address confirmation. Or is it just an auto-generated / templated email? Mine was a templated email from noreply@dfat.ie stating...

Callanish wrote: ↑

Fri Mar 17, 2023 7:58 am

I was just wondering if this was pretty normal or should i try and contact them?

Yes it is normal unfortunately. When they need something from you they will let you know. Some of them are instructed not to engage in any back and forth with us.

TrishMc wrote: ↑

Wed Mar 15, 2023 7:04 pm

Mr. Knight,
Just curious - what is the difference between messages 1 and 2? Thanks!

No idea. 1 & 2 are versions of the same thing. Just like 3 & 4. It could be a mind trick to make things seem like they are moving forward.

Hoping someone can help! My first time passport app was just received today. The passport tracker says I need to submit supporting documents. I closely followed the documentation guidelines so the application should be complete. I’m wondering if maybe Im getting that message because the package has...