14-05-2025
Urgent passport warning issued to Irish holidaymakers as processing times set to lengthen – here's how to apply
AN URGENT passport warning has been issued to Irish holidaymakers as processing times are set to lengthen - here's how to apply.
The Irish Travel Agents Association has urged the public to check their passports well in advance of the busy
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Summer is the busiest travel season with longer passport processing times
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The warning comes as demand for travel increases and
The ITAA is now encouraging holidaymakers to use the Passport Online service, which is faster and more efficient than postal applications.
An adult renewal takes 10 working days when completed online and many applicants receive their passport even sooner.
First-time applications take 20 working days and the same applies if your previous passport was issued over 15 years ago.
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And postal applications can take at least eight weeks - which doesn't include delivery times.
Most non-EU countries require your passport to be valid for at least six months after arrival and travellers should confirm entry requirements before booking.
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The passport online portal is accessible worldwide.
To apply, you need a credit or debit card, an email address, a compliant digital photo and your current passport.
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An urgent in-person service is also available at passport offices in Dublin, Cork and London.
Same-day renewals can be booked three days in advance.
Four-day services require three weeks' notice while a five-day service is available in
Meanwhile, an urgent Irish passport warning has been issued to thousands as fake assistance services and scam calls are on the rise.
PASSPORT SCAM WARNING
Those applying for passports have been warned about third-party websites that claim to assist with applications for a fee.
These sites are not affiliated with the Department of Foreign Affairs or the Passport Service, so applicants should avoid using them.
In a statement, the Department said: "We are aware of third-party websites who, in return for a fee, are purporting to assist passport applicants with their online Irish Passport application.
"Such websites advertising their services for a premium are not associated with the Department of Foreign Affairs or the Passport Service in any way.
"The Passport Service is not responsible for the content of, or fees charged, by these sites."
The official and safe way to apply for an Irish passport online is through the official website at
The statement said that applicants should always be cautious when making financial
If you suspect a website or service may be fraudulent, you should report it to your local Garda station.
Passport Fees
Passport Online service
Passport fees - adults:
Standard 10-year passport €75
Large 66-page, 10-year passport €105
Passport Card €35
Standard passport plus Passport Card bundle €100
Large passport plus Passport Card bundle €130
Passport fees - children:
Standard 5-year passport for those under 18 years €20
Large 66-page, 5-year passport for those under 18 years €50
Standard 5-year passport plus Passport Card bundle for those under 18 years €45
Large 66-page, 5-year passport plus Passport Card bundle for those under 18 years €75
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A passport alert has been issued to Irish holidaymakers
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