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so after 8 months of waiting my first time adult passport application FINALLY changed from Processing to Printing. It's now been a week in the printing state. Did they run out of toner? 😳 Is this typical or am I stuck again and should start reaching out?

I applied 3 weeks ago, received by them 2 weeks ago still nothing on system, saying waiting documentation. I called them last week, they said they have everything and issue date is 31st march. Might be an issue with the website..

Actually realise that not all apps are the same and so some may need original passports. We actually got through to the helpline just now and they confirmed they didn't need the originals.

Hi I did the exact same thing I removed my middle name off my passport last year. I applied online as an adult, I filled my name out as just first and last name (didn't write my middle name in), and I clicked that I want an observation of my full birth cert name (yes you can do this online) I also didn't click that I'm making a name change/proof of usage, because it's still my name! You're allowed to drop your middle name if you want!(I asked customer service about this last year, if you want to drop middle name it's no problem, you don't need proof)

Then I sent off my birth cert(only because I wanted an observation, if you don't want one, you don't send your birth cert you can still drop the 2nd forename no issue)

Then about 2 weeks after I applied I got a phonecall from the passport office just confirming that I wanted to drop the middle name, I said yes and they said that's fine.

Once I got my new passport, I went to intreo and showed them my new passport and they changed my name on the system and on my Public service card to remove the middle name, the passport was enough proof of name, didn't have to show them anything else.

I also can change name on licence now if I wanted, haven't bothered yet but i can.

So to sum it up, he can apply online, get observation if he wants, when applying type the name without the middle name (don't need proof of usage because it's still his name) and the passport office may call to confirm. Then he can change on PPS card and license if he wants, for me the passport was enough proof of name for them. And also he doesn't have to get an observation of his full birth name, but he can, I did it and I recommend just Incase to be able to prove full birth name.

And you DONT need 2 years of usage to removed middle name!!

Edit: found a screenshot with customer service when I asked them about this

I have a question someone might know the answer to here - we're waiting to book flights for September, but can't until we know what names we can book them under. Hopefully someone knows.

So there's 5 of us:

• Me: Valid passport
• Wife: Valid passport now but expires in September so applying for new one now.
• Children x 3: never had passports before, all under 10.

2 questions:

• We've gotten married since my wifes last passport and she wants to change her name. Assuming all that's needed here is the marriage cert?
• Our eldest child was born before we were married, and the name on her birth cert is double barreled (both of our surnames). The other 2 are our married surname. We'd like to change this to just the married surname on the passport ideally. What's needed here?

i submitted my application today for my son. He is 1 year and 3 days. The online application tool accepted my photo. His mouth is open and one ear is more visible than the other. Anyone been rejected for mouth open photo after the online tool accepted it? He tends to breathe through his mouth. Head melted

Should be fine providing the lighting is correct and the background is white, cream or light grey

1. Thanks!
2. She'll be 10 at the time of application.

Is it first time passport or renewal? If it's first time this is normal timeline it takes longer for this type of application

I’ve applied for my son’s first passport but mine is expired. As it is going to take so long for his to be issued, I am going to have to apply for mine to be renewed in the interim. But I’ve put my current expired passport number on the form. I included my original birth cert in the application and my husbands as well. Any idea whether my applying for a new passport would derail my son’s application? Thanks so much. I really appreciate the input of the very knowledgeable posters on here.

Thank so much for taking the time to reply!! Really appreciate it

hello! I see from tweets to the Passport office that some applications at least are being put to the back of the queue if a new photo is required. So another 40 days from when the new photo is received. Though it might depend on how merciful the person dealing with your application is. I’m also terrified about the photo. Flights booked for 30 April , docs received 4 Feb. We didn’t know about the delays. Wishing us all luck!

Thank you, it would be so helpful to hear how people are getting on! It doesn’t seem from Twitter that anyone is getting a first time passport by the estimated issue date but maybe that is not the universal experience.

Media reports suggest that overtime has been approved for first time applications from last week so hopefully that will help us as I presume the new staff won’t be in in time for us.

Our documents were received on 4 Feb, first time online application for my Irish born son, both parents Irish so hopefully not too complex. 😬

Good luck!

I did the online application (this is a first time application for my son, no idea about renewals) and then posted the hard copy documents. The requirements are set out on the website: https://www.dfa.ie/passports/documentary-requirements/.

if your query relates to additional documents requested after the initial docs have been submitted, I’m afraid I have no idea.

Thanks for your response and advice. Yes, I do have the proof that they received them. AnPost tracker shows that it's been delivered. I've the tracking number.

Secondly, to clarify again, I'm not looking to expedite the process in any way. I understand the high volume of requests. But not being able to get to the stage where they acknowledge the receipt of the documents to me is fairly unreasonable and by their own admission, it's unusual to take such a long time.

If not for specific recommendations, I'd love to hear any other POVs on my alternatives. I'm really hoping there are other channels to hold them accountable.

a090, the right to travel and obtain a passport for this purpose is an unenumerated right protected by the Irish constitution. Query at what point the delay in the issue of a passport would amount to a breach of this right. Query also the impact on an argument that one’s right to travel has been denied if the complainant holds a valid passport from another country (if you do, spare a thought for those of us who are caught up in this with no option other than an Irish passport). The Irish legal system moves at a glacial pace so your passport will likely be issued for years before you get anywhere before the courts.

I think from looking at other posts that the tracker often doesn’t show that the documents have been received (you could try tweeting the passport office for confirmation of this). This and the fact that it is close to impossible to get through to the passport office are obviously unhelpful.

Good luck!

I can stop checking so! 🤣

I’d be really interesting hear how your application goes, I’m about 2 weeks behind you. Good luck 🤞