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SHOVELLER

Stamping photos is ludicrous

JohnMearsheimer

SHOVELLER wrote: »

Stamping photos is ludicrous

It's for security purposes. The guards have to certify that the person that presented themselves at the station is the same person applying for the passport. That's why the back of the photos need the stamp, form number and the garda's signature. Passport fraud is more common than people think.

sparky32

Hi all, apologies if this has been asked already on this thread. I sent 2 passport applications off on the 19th of April (passport express) just checked online and it shows that the target issue date is May 13th which happens to be the day before we leave. Is that date usually correct? Can I go to collect them in dublin before that date just to make sure I have them? I've been trying to ring the passport office but can't get through. Thanks

sparky32

Hi all, apologies if this has been asked already on this thread. I sent 2 passport applications off on the 19th of April (passport express) just checked online and it shows that the target issue date is May 13th which happens to be the day before we leave. Is that date usually correct? Can I go to collect them in dublin before that date just to make sure I have them? I've been trying to ring the passport office but can't get through. Thanks

JohnMearsheimer

sparky32 wrote: »

Hi all, apologies if this has been asked already on this thread. I sent 2 passport applications off on the 19th of April (passport express) just checked online and it shows that the target issue date is May 13th which happens to be the day before we leave. Is that date usually correct? Can I go to collect them in dublin before that date just to make sure I have them? I've been trying to ring the passport office but can't get through. Thanks

Keep trying and tell them you want to collect. Send in your proof of travel and they might move it along for you.

damianmcr

I'm hoping they are issued before my target date just yo have them. From reading online renewals are at 10 days. I would contact them on Twitter. They seem to be very helpful.

fxotoole

sparky32 wrote: »

Hi all, apologies if this has been asked already on this thread. I sent 2 passport applications off on the 19th of April (passport express) just checked online and it shows that the target issue date is May 13th which happens to be the day before we leave. Is that date usually correct? Can I go to collect them in dublin before that date just to make sure I have them? I've been trying to ring the passport office but can't get through. Thanks

Tweet @passportirl or email your proof of travel to the email address on the back of the application form guidance notes.

bigboss1986

My application is still at stage 2 since 10 working days.I travel in 3 weeks hope all is fine

fxotoole

bigboss1986 wrote: »

My application is still at stage 2 since 10 working days.I travel in 3 weeks hope all is fine

That's not unusual. Your application goes through the remaining stages pretty quickly once it's approved.

If you're travelling in 3 weeks you should still have plenty of time. When did you apply?

SHOVELLER

JohnMearsheimer wrote: »

It's for security purposes. The guards have to certify that the person that presented themselves at the station is the same person applying for the passport. That's why the back of the photos need the stamp, form number and the garda's signature. Passport fraud is more common than people think.

Yeah I know all that but sometimes the ink stains all the photos. The signature should suffice.

bigboss1986

fxotoole wrote: »

That's not unusual. Your application goes through the remaining stages pretty quickly once it's approved.

If you're travelling in 3 weeks you should still have plenty of time. When did you apply?

They received my documents on 15th april.Target date is 8th may

Edit 5min ago status changed to stage 3

bigboss1986

bigboss1986 wrote: »

They received my documents on 15th april.Target date is 8th may

Edit 5min ago status changed to stage 3

It can go from stage 1 to approved in a day. You'll be fine!

Alt J

Still no news on the passport cards online, due out in two months, any reckon they will be delayed etc ?

fxotoole

Alt J wrote: »

Still no news on the passport cards online, due out in two months, any reckon they will be delayed etc ?

Still on course for a July launch.

etymon

Berberis wrote: »

Thanks for the replies folks.
Think I will give it go in a couple of days time if I don't see any better deals around.
If I do book it, I will fill in my full address and put Ireland in the box for county and then use the BT11AA as the postcode.
I will try the same when entering my credit card details and hopefull the post code on the end will not effect the payment going through. Also rather than just paying a deposit and then the final payment closer to the departure date, I think I will just pay the full amount in one go and therefore not having to complete payment forms twice and run the chance of something being flagged

Did this work in the end Berberis? Just did the same but only paid deposit. No confirmation email only confirmation screen so far.

VisibleGorilla

How reliable are the times given on the passport website? They are saying it is currently 10 working days. I need a passport renewal before 29th May, if I get it in the 15th would that be enough time?

JohnMearsheimer

VisibleGorilla wrote: »

How reliable are the times given on the passport website? They are saying it is currently 10 working days. I need a passport renewal before 29th May, if I get it in the 15th would that be enough time?

May is the worst time of year to apply for a passport so I wouldn't take the chance.

MagicMarker

VisibleGorilla wrote: »

How reliable are the times given on the passport website? They are saying it is currently 10 working days. I need a passport renewal before 29th May, if I get it in the 15th would that be enough time?

That's cutting it close, I submitted mine on 29/04, and have a target date of 20/05.

DalzeaDeann

Hi all, just looking for some advice. I applied for my first passport on the 13th of April, up till today it was saying it was at state 3 processing. Now it says that it cannot be processed and has been rejected. They are sending a letter out with an explanation.

Thing is (you knew it was coming right?) I am due to travel to Denmark on the 9th of May. Everything is book and paid. Honestly thought I had left enough time but seems not.

Could anyone tell me if it is possible to still get my passport issued in the time frame? Unfortunately the passport office was closed when I rang it so I am stuck till Tuesday. I am hearing conflicting information about getting a rush 1st passport so I was hoping someone could help me.

fxotoole

DalzeaDeann wrote: »

Hi all, just looking for some advice. I applied for my first passport on the 13th of April, up till today it was saying it was at state 3 processing. Now it says that it cannot be processed and has been rejected. They are sending a letter out with an explanation.

Thing is (you knew it was coming right?) I am due to travel to Denmark on the 9th of May. Everything is book and paid. Honestly thought I had left enough time but seems not.

Could anyone tell me if it is possible to still get my passport issued in the time frame? Unfortunately the passport office was closed when I rang it so I am stuck till Tuesday. I am hearing conflicting information about getting a rush 1st passport so I was hoping someone could help me.

You should be getting a letter in the post detailing what is wrong / outstanding.

Send back in whatever they are looking for asap. Preferably, book an appointment on www.passportappointments.ie and lodge the outstanding docs as a return application.

fxotoole

fxotoole wrote: »

You should be getting a letter in the post detailing what is wrong / outstanding.

Send back in whatever they are looking for asap. Preferably, book an appointment on www.passportappointments.ie and lodge the outstanding docs as a return application.

Just want to point out that appointments are for people who dont already have applications in the system.

Call the person who sent you the letter and explain the situation, it should be no problem.

snoreborewhore

Hiya, this is a bit of a redundant question but hopefully someone can put my mind at ease. I sent in my passport app. via express post on Monday just gone. I'm applying for a renewal as mine expires mid 2016 and I will be moving to Australia this summer for a Working Holiday - what I included in the application was my current passport, birth cert, a payslip, proof of address from a letter from Irish Blood Transfusion and a scanned picture of my Garda Age Card. Should I have sent in the actual card or am I being very silly? And I usually wear glasses & my passport photos as well as my current passport show me wearing my glasses but in my age card I'm not wearing them & look a little different as a result. I'm sorry if this is me being melodramatic and fearing the worst - I just don't want a rejected application as I need to apply for my visa soon! Thanks

December2012

I renewing my 3 year olds passport. Do my husband and I still have to go to the Garda first?

snoreborewhore

snoreborewhore wrote: »

Hiya, this is a bit of a redundant question but hopefully someone can put my mind at ease. I sent in my passport app. via express post on Monday just gone. I'm applying for a renewal as mine expires mid 2016 and I will be moving to Australia this summer for a Working Holiday - what I included in the application was my current passport, birth cert, a payslip, proof of address from a letter from Irish Blood Transfusion and a scanned picture of my Garda Age Card. Should I have sent in the actual card or am I being very silly? And I usually wear glasses & my passport photos as well as my current passport show me wearing my glasses but in my age card I'm not wearing them & look a little different as a result. I'm sorry if this is me being melodramatic and fearing the worst - I just don't want a rejected application as I need to apply for my visa soon! Thanks

The application and your current passport is all that is needed.

MagicMarker

snoreborewhore wrote: »

Hiya, this is a bit of a redundant question but hopefully someone can put my mind at ease. I sent in my passport app. via express post on Monday just gone. I'm applying for a renewal as mine expires mid 2016 and I will be moving to Australia this summer for a Working Holiday - what I included in the application was my current passport, birth cert, a payslip, proof of address from a letter from Irish Blood Transfusion and a scanned picture of my Garda Age Card. Should I have sent in the actual card or am I being very silly? And I usually wear glasses & my passport photos as well as my current passport show me wearing my glasses but in my age card I'm not wearing them & look a little different as a result. I'm sorry if this is me being melodramatic and fearing the worst - I just don't want a rejected application as I need to apply for my visa soon! Thanks

All you needed to send in was your current passport.

Birthcert, payslip, proof of address, scan of your age card were all unnecessary.

December2012

December2012 wrote: »

I renewing my 3 year olds passport. Do my husband and I still have to go to the Garda first?

Yes, consent is needed from both parents until the age of 18.

bigboss1986

Deleted User wrote: »

It can go from stage 1 to approved in a day. You'll be fine!

You were right.Printed and posted today Should be here wednesday

snoreborewhore

Deleted User wrote: »

The application and your current passport is all that is needed.

Ah jaysus amn't I a fool. Well that's that question answered then! Regretting sending that payslip now cause they'll see how little I get paid

December2012

[Deleted User] wrote: »

Yes, consent is needed from both parents until the age of 18.

Thank You. I know we both sign the form but I had heard from a neighbour that the Garda won't witness the forms or photos any more.

JohnMearsheimer

December2012 wrote: »

Thank You. I know we both sign the form but I had heard from a neighbour that the Garda won't witness the forms or photos any more.

Where did they get that information? That's completely off the wall. Don't bother with any of the other witnesses listed for section 7 (consent if under 18). Just go straight to the guards (you'll have to go to them anyway) and they'll do sections 7, 8 and 9 for you.