Irish Passport Tracking is now made easy
By support@click2visas.com
3 years
Once you applied for an Irish passport or passport renewal, the Embassy/Consulate in Great Britain will conduct the initial review of your passport application. After the initial review, the passport office will send your application to HQ for processing.
Once the entitlement has been established, the passport service at HQ will record your status on the Irish passport tracking system. After that only, you can check the status of your Irish passport application on the online tracking system.
How to Track Irish Passport Status Online:
It is easy to track your new Irish passport or passport renewal application online. All you need is an application id to check the status.
- Visit the passport tracking system page.
- Enter your passport or passport renewal application id and click OK.
Application id is an 11-digit barcode number. You can find this barcode number in your application or on a postage receipt.
Your application status will be available on the next page. You can find the below details on the status page.
- Target Issue Date: Please keep in mind that the target issue date is not guaranteed.
- Application Received Date.
- Status Bar that shows your application process.
- Below the status bar, you can find the current status of your application, such as Application Received, Printing, and Dispatched.
The data is updated daily and reflects the current target turnaround times. If you have submitted an online application that requires documentation, the target Issue Date will not be displayed until the passport service has received all required supporting documentation.
Irish Passport Processing Time:
Passport online is the best choice to get your passport because it allows the Irish passport service to process your passport application more quickly.
Great Britain Passport Express resumed on July 19, 2021, but most applicants will have to wait much longer.
Adult Passport Renewals online: Passport renewal within ten working days.
Child Passport Renewal through Online: Passport service usually completes the process within 15 working days of receiving the supporting documents.
Currently, the passport office in London registers documents within three working days of receipt. It takes about ten minutes to verify and scan the guardianship consent into the system.
First Time Passport Application: First-time applications are complex and take more time to process. This is because passport service officials need to verify all documents submitted and ensure the applicant’s identity. It is more critical for children that they need to have the correct consent from all the guardians.
Currently, the London passport office registers within five working days of receipt. For first-time applicants, it takes five weeks to verify and scan supporting documents. Most passports are issued within eight weeks.
If the passport office requires additional information, they will contact you via email, so please check your inbox and spam folder.
Passport Express in Great Britain: On July 19, 2021, the processing of paper-based applications such as Great Britain Passport Express resumed. The estimated turnaround time is eight weeks, but this is not a guarantee of service, and you should not reserve any flights until you have your passport.
If you require a passport quickly, please use the Passport Online Service. Moreover, the passport office cannot usually expedite a paper-based application.
Estimated turnaround times are based on current averages. They are not a guarantee of service delivery.
All Paper Applications: Normally, all types of passport paper applications will take eight weeks to process. If you are applying for a passport through a paper application, make sure to plan your trip accordingly.
Irish Passport related FAQ:
I used Passport Express to apply. Can I resubmit my application to any other center?
No, two applications cannot exist in the system at the same time.
What is the correct time to apply for a new passport?
A good rule of thumb is to keep your passport valid for at least six months from when you plan to return home. Within the EU, you can travel until the date of expiry. However, it is best to contact the country’s embassy you intend to travel to if you have any queries about their specific requirements.
You don’t need to put it on hold till your current passport runs out to get a new one.To avoid disappointment, it is best to apply at least six weeks before any planned travel.
I misplaced my tracking number. Can the passport office assist me in tracking down my application?
By phone, email, or web-chat, please provide the name that will appear on the passport, your date of birth, your mother’s surname, address, and PPSN, and a member of the passport office staff will try to locate your application in the system and contact you.
I need my passport before the deadline. Is it possible to get it sooner?
The passport office will prioritize the applications only in a genuine travel emergency caused by a family member’s death, illness. Please send complete information, including a tracking number, verifiable proof of emergency, and travel details, to travelemergency@dfat.ie.
My passport application has passed the target issue date. What can I do about it?
Please provide your tracking number by phone, email, or web-chat, and a member of the passport office staff will contact the issuing office.
I require my passport to travel for a new job, or business, or interview. Can it be sped up?
Since you have already submitted a request for a passport, you will not be able to expedite it because it is already in the system. It will get delivered within the specified time frame.
If you haven’t already done so, make an appointment to visit the Passport Office in London. Please carry a copy of your travel documents and your employment or confirmation letter for the interview.
Is it necessary to have a passport to travel between the UK and Ireland?
No, you do not need a valid passport to travel between UK and Ireland; however, as proof of identification, some airlines require a passport. You should check with your airline service provider. Please note that all airlines will accept passport cards.
Is it necessary for me to collect my passport myself?
You may designate someone to collect it on your behalf. They must bring you a signed letter authorizing them to collect the passport and their photo ID.
I used Passport Express to apply. Can I pick up my passport from the London office?
No, all Passport Express applications will be mailed back to the address on the application.
Is it possible for me to get my passport on the same day?
No, a Same-day passport issue is not possible.Only in an emergency can a temporary passport be issued on the same day. A family member’s death or severe illness is considered an emergency.
Please get in touch with the London Irish Embassy if you have misplaced your passport while on vacation. They can provide you with an emergency travel document that will allow you to return home.
