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** ALL ** Passport Queries take.two. **! Mod-note in post#1288

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  • #3932
    Nigel Fairservice
    Moderators, Regional Abroad Moderators Posts: 2,467 Mod ✭✭✭✭Nigel Fairservice


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123049985#Comment_123049985

    If she has lived in Ireland for a number of years (not sure if she is based here or the UK) she could apply for naturalisation.



  • #3933
    bladespin
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,440 ✭✭✭bladespin


    Quick post regarding waiting times etc, just receievd my new passport from an online application - 2 day turnaround!!! Stunned is not the word, mighty impressive from the passport office; have to give full credit on that one.

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  • #3934
    Louche Lad
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,134 ✭✭✭Louche Lad


    Just been told by a UK Border Force person that, later this year, many border points will no longer accept the Irish passport card, and a passport book will be required.



  • #3935
    wassie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,279 ✭✭✭wassie


    I would say he is referring to border points where ePassport gates are not yet installed. UK Govt have planned to have a fully digital border by end of 2025 which involves rolling out of more egates (and reducing manned gates), Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) scheme and eVisas.

    While the Irish passport card is valid for entry, it generally cannot be used at ePassport gates. Irish citizens using a passport card will typically need to use a staffed border control lane. This is not a new change, but a functional limitation of the card's technology compared to a full passport book.

    If they were to actively not accept the cards (at manned gates), there will need to be official announcements from UK Border Force in advance of this to give individuals and business warning of such a change.

    In the meantime, all official guidance reaffirms the validity of the Irish passport card for entry into the UK for Irish citizens.

    Any suggestion that the UK Border Force will not accept passport cards for Irish citizens until such time would contradict official government policy and the fundamental principles of the Common Travel Area.



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