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littlerr wrote: ↑Wed May 12, 2021 3:27 pmLots of people send in certified copies. Yes you need them to be certified by a solicitor/notary public.
Once the backlog is cleared, it should just take 3-4 weeks or so to process a first time application. You can save the money as long as you don't have travel plans for that period of time.
Documents required are available when you create your application online. It will tell you exactly what you need, but in a nutshell you need:
- Original birth certificate
- Original/certified foreign passport if you were not born Irish
- Proof of entitlement (original FBR/naturalisation certificate) if you were not born Irish
- Recent proof of address (Government correspondences, utility bills, bank statements etc)
- Proof of name (same as above - just need a different one)
- Copy of Public Service Card
- Get a Gardai to witness your application if you live in Republic of Ireland
littlerr wrote: ↑Wed May 12, 2021 4:10 pm1. Affidavit - if you used an affidavit for your naturalisation application, you should be able to do the same. I think you are required to explain why you are not able to get an original birth certificate.
4. Proof of address - e-statements are fine. Last 3 months. No need to get verified.
6. No. PSC is a physical card that has your name and PPS number on it. You should already have it before you can apply for naturalisation.
7. No. Just walk into your local Garda station.
Will they return all the originals to us at the end with the passport, or they will return all after they have checked everything?littlerr wrote: ↑Thu May 13, 2021 6:56 pmAll of your questions have already been answered previously.
You must provide the original birth certificate.
You must provide the original naturalisation certificate.
You must provide your passport. Either the original one or a certified copy, unless there are exceptional circumstances (e.g. you are suffering from political repression and do not have a way of obtaining a passport).
The wording is clear. COPY of public service card.
I applied online on 23/12 and send supporting documentation and the end of March. My progress bar is a tiny fraction from the end (if that makes sense?! ) and I have an estimated due date of 18/5.Winchester wrote: ↑Thu May 13, 2021 3:10 pmI applied on 06/05 and sent the documentation next day. My application change status to processing 2 days ago with due date to be on 02/06 I hope the tracking is right
Hopefully your wait is going to be over soon! . Does it still say "processing application" or is something more like "printing the passport book"? Could you please post here once you get your passport, it'll greatly help with the estimation .FlyingMum wrote: ↑Thu May 13, 2021 9:27 pmI applied online on 23/12 and send supporting documentation and the end of March. My progress bar is a tiny fraction from the end (if that makes sense?! ) and I have an estimated due date of 18/5.
I’m hoping that as I haven’t heard anything by now, all paperwork is in order and I’m nearing the end of a looonnng wait!
I certainly will!phoenix49 wrote: ↑Thu May 13, 2021 10:04 pmHopefully your wait is going to be over soon! . Does it still say "processing application" or is something more like "printing the passport book"? Could you please post here once you get your passport, it'll greatly help with the estimation .FlyingMum wrote: ↑Thu May 13, 2021 9:27 pmI applied online on 23/12 and send supporting documentation and the end of March. My progress bar is a tiny fraction from the end (if that makes sense?! ) and I have an estimated due date of 18/5.
I’m hoping that as I haven’t heard anything by now, all paperwork is in order and I’m nearing the end of a looonnng wait!
Hello! Is your application a renewal or a first time application? I applied via paper application from Canada in March but online applications have now opened to Canadians. I’m conflicted over whether or not I should cancel my paper application and apply online as who knows when paper applications will be processed again!Winchester wrote: ↑Thu May 13, 2021 3:10 pmI applied on 06/05 and sent the documentation next day. My application change status to processing 2 days ago with due date to be on 02/06 I hope the tracking is right
ct101 wrote: ↑Sat May 15, 2021 12:15 pmHello! Is your application a renewal or a first time application? I applied via paper application from Canada in March but online applications have now opened to Canadians. I’m conflicted over whether or not I should cancel my paper application and apply online as who knows when paper applications will be processed again!Winchester wrote: ↑Thu May 13, 2021 3:10 pmI applied on 06/05 and sent the documentation next day. My application change status to processing 2 days ago with due date to be on 02/06 I hope the tracking is right
If anyone could please provide some info on timelines if they’ve applied for a first- time passport that would be greatly appreciated. I really need this passport (like many others!) and just want to pick the quickest option!! Thanks so much everyone.
Thanks so much for the info! Canada isn't accepting paper applications submitted after May 5 but the Irish embassy here has told me to keep my paper application in the queue as I'm in the final stage. It's just frustrating not knowing how long that final stage could be as it could be months and months!FlyingMum wrote: ↑Sat May 15, 2021 3:53 pmct101 wrote: ↑Sat May 15, 2021 12:15 pmHello! Is your application a renewal or a first time application? I applied via paper application from Canada in March but online applications have now opened to Canadians. I’m conflicted over whether or not I should cancel my paper application and apply online as who knows when paper applications will be processed again!Winchester wrote: ↑Thu May 13, 2021 3:10 pmI applied on 06/05 and sent the documentation next day. My application change status to processing 2 days ago with due date to be on 02/06 I hope the tracking is right
If anyone could please provide some info on timelines if they’ve applied for a first- time passport that would be greatly appreciated. I really need this passport (like many others!) and just want to pick the quickest option!! Thanks so much everyone.
My son originally sent in a paper application (first time one) with supporting documents in January from the U.K. Everything was sent back in March informing him that Ireland now only accepts online applications and to reapply as a brand new applicant. I suspect you may well find yours is returned too having seen this message on the DofFA site:
“Passport Online is open to all applicants, including children, renewing their passports and those applying for their first passport who are resident in Ireland, Northern Ireland, Great Britain, Europe, Australia, Canada, New Zealand and the USA. If you are resident in a country where Passport Online is not available, please contact your local Irish Embassy or Consulate.”
Hope that helps?
Hi FlyingMum,FlyingMum wrote: ↑Thu May 13, 2021 11:08 pmI certainly will!phoenix49 wrote: ↑Thu May 13, 2021 10:04 pmHopefully your wait is going to be over soon! . Does it still say "processing application" or is something more like "printing the passport book"? Could you please post here once you get your passport, it'll greatly help with the estimation .FlyingMum wrote: ↑Thu May 13, 2021 9:27 pmI applied online on 23/12 and send supporting documentation and the end of March. My progress bar is a tiny fraction from the end (if that makes sense?! ) and I have an estimated due date of 18/5.
I’m hoping that as I haven’t heard anything by now, all paperwork is in order and I’m nearing the end of a looonnng wait!
It still says ‘processing application’ which it has done for 4 weeks - although the bar has been moving steadily every few days. If it changes to another action, I’ll post back on here too.
My son did his application online in March and submitted his documentation the same day as me and his progress bar is about 2/3 along with an estimated due date of 19/5. So it’ll be interesting to see how realistic the estimated issue times actually are.
Taki wrote: ↑Tue May 18, 2021 4:49 pmHi FlyingMum,FlyingMum wrote: ↑Thu May 13, 2021 11:08 pmI certainly will!phoenix49 wrote: ↑Thu May 13, 2021 10:04 pmHopefully your wait is going to be over soon! . Does it still say "processing application" or is something more like "printing the passport book"? Could you please post here once you get your passport, it'll greatly help with the estimation .FlyingMum wrote: ↑Thu May 13, 2021 9:27 pmI applied online on 23/12 and send supporting documentation and the end of March. My progress bar is a tiny fraction from the end (if that makes sense?! ) and I have an estimated due date of 18/5.
I’m hoping that as I haven’t heard anything by now, all paperwork is in order and I’m nearing the end of a looonnng wait!
It still says ‘processing application’ which it has done for 4 weeks - although the bar has been moving steadily every few days. If it changes to another action, I’ll post back on here too.
My son did his application online in March and submitted his documentation the same day as me and his progress bar is about 2/3 along with an estimated due date of 19/5. So it’ll be interesting to see how realistic the estimated issue times actually are.
Have you received your passport? or would you like to share here any update in this regard?
I read on some other forums, people were receiving their passports around 15 days past the original estimate dates.FlyingMum wrote: ↑Wed May 19, 2021 8:44 amJust checked this morning.
Yesterday my status was still saying “processing application” but the progress bar was completely full - so I was feeling pretty optimistic.
This morning, the bar has gone BACK to around 3/4 full! No indication of why.
Estimated issue date was 18/5, and although I’m aware that’s only an approximation, it’s a bit of a frustration to apparently be set back.
Yes, it still says processing and estimated issue 18/5 . I was hoping it might have moved onto printing or checking - but not yet.phoenix49 wrote: ↑Wed May 19, 2021 12:06 pmI read on some other forums, people were receiving their passports around 15 days past the original estimate dates.FlyingMum wrote: ↑Wed May 19, 2021 8:44 amJust checked this morning.
Yesterday my status was still saying “processing application” but the progress bar was completely full - so I was feeling pretty optimistic.
This morning, the bar has gone BACK to around 3/4 full! No indication of why.
Estimated issue date was 18/5, and although I’m aware that’s only an approximation, it’s a bit of a frustration to apparently be set back.
Does it still say 18/5 and "Processing application"?