Can you get an emergency Irish passport?

We can issue a temporary passport for Irish citizens in cases of urgent travel for an emergency situation (such as the death or serious illness of a family member). To receive a temporary passport, a full application must be submitted to our office with the previous passport.

How long does it take to get an emergency Irish passport?

If you need an urgent appointment to process a passport renewal application within 1 to 3 working days, we have an urgent appointment system. This is available at our offices in Dublin and Cork.

How can I get an Irish passport quickly?

The Passport Express system is the fastest, cheapest and easiest way to apply for your passport. Apply through your local post office, in Ireland and Northern Ireland, and the Passport Service aims to have passports back to you in 10 working days from the receipt of fully completed applications for most applicants.

How long does a emergency passport take?

How long does it take to receive an emergency passport? It won’t be instantaneous. Generally, emergency travel documents can be issued a minimum of two working days after the application is paid and received.

Can I travel with an expired passport?

The short answer is “no,” at least not if you’re traveling out of the country. An expired passport is simply not acceptable for international travel. If your passport is expired or is expiring within the next 6 months, you need to renew your passport.

How fast can I get a replacement passport?

How quickly can I get a replacement passport? Depending on whether you apply online or through the post, renewing your passport can take between around 5 weeks (online) and around 10 weeks (post). If you need a passport urgently, the 1 Week Fast Track service allows you to get a new passport within a week.

How much is an emergency passport Ireland?

Emergency travel document €30 with an €80 fee for out-of-hours services.

Can I travel with expired passport?

How can I hurry up my passport?

What you can do to speed up your passport application

  1. Ensure your paperwork is correct. The Passport Office say the main cause of delays in the application process is ‘human error’ in the paperwork.
  2. Allow enough time for your application.
  3. Speed up the process by using ‘Fast Track’ or ‘Premium’ options.

Who can get an emergency passport?

You can apply for an emergency travel document if all the following apply: you’re a British national. you’re outside the UK. your passport has been lost, stolen, damaged, is full, has recently expired or is with HM Passport Office or a foreign embassy.

How do I get an emergency passport for Ireland?

Contact your nearest Irish embassy. You can find this on the DFA website. The embassy will have an out of hours service and weekend service. So contact them as soon as possible to make arrangements and they will assist you in the next steps to fly home on an emergency passport.

How do I contact the Irish Embassy in the UK?

Embassy of Ireland, Great Britain. Print page. You can contact the Passport Service Monday to Friday 9 – 5.00pm on +44 (0)20 7373 4339. Our customer care team is available to handle queries via WebChat from 09:00 – 16:30, Monday to Friday. You can also use the form below to get in touch with your query.

Can I apply for an Irish passport with a paper application?

Paper applications will only be accepted for the territories listed above. All passport applicants resident in the United States (including Maryland, Virginia, and the District of Columbia) must apply using the online passport service. If you are an Irish citizen resident in the USA, find out how to apply for or renew your Irish passport here.

Can I renew my Irish passport online?

Irish citizens who have held an Irish Passport can now apply to renew their passport online.