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Our man in Havana · 03-06-2012 08:37PM

Not a chance given you have a current passport.

sanjose1 · 04-06-2012 08:09PM

Im in a spot of bother here overseas and without my passport now. Have got onto the relevant embassy and they need to contact Dublin to see if they can issue an emergency travel document. Anyone know what the procedure for that is? How soon can I get that if they approve it, thanks

Our man in Havana · 05-06-2012 12:10AM

Where are you?

sanjose1 · 05-06-2012 12:45AM

in Costa Rica, no embassy there, not sure if the British Embassy here is authorised to issue one

Our man in Havana · 05-06-2012 12:47AM

The British embassy can issue documents to Irish citizens where there is no embassy.
The nearest Irish embassy is in Mexico City.

DanMcC · 05-06-2012 10:37AM

I recently lost my passport and have filled out the application for an express passport and had it stamped and the photos by the gardai. I was going to send it away today however I just found out that my parents have booked me a flight over to the Ireland vs Italy game on the 18th for my birthday. The express would not be through on time though, is there any way I can get a passport in time to travel?? I'v heard about the emergency ones but with my passport being lost would I be entitled to one?

Mr Simpson · 05-06-2012 02:02PM

DanMcC wrote: »

I recently lost my passport and have filled out the application for an express passport and had it stamped and the photos by the gardai. I was going to send it away today however I just found out that my parents have booked me a flight over to the Ireland vs Italy game on the 18th for my birthday. The express would not be through on time though, is there any way I can get a passport in time to travel?? I'v heard about the emergency ones but with my passport being lost would I be entitled to one?

The main question is, have you lost one before, if so, is it still in date. If you have two current lost passports, no you will not get one on time. If you only have one, go to the passport office in Dublin or Cork with the filled out application, photos, proof of travel, photo id and two forms of proof of address, you should get it on time then.

jd007 · 05-06-2012 08:31PM

Do I need a passport to fly to Manchester with Flybe or will my driving license suffice?

schemingbohemia · 06-06-2012 11:09AM

Driving License - just make sure the plane doesn't skid off the runway first.

Dermondo · 06-06-2012 03:26PM

Hi,

Just to clarify I have checked passport section before posting and to my understanding I was unable to get an answer.

I have 1 month left on my passport and am in the process of renewing it and it explains on the documents accompanying the form that you return your current passport with the renewal application.

But on the website it states:

With effect from 9th January 2012 the Passport Service will only accept photocopies in respect of passports with six months or less validity on the date of application. Where a passport has 6 plus months validity this must be submitted with the application.

So to my understanding by this I do not send my passport as only a photocopy is required.

Can anyone should any light on this as what is the correct option to adhere to.

Many thanks in advance.

Mr Simpson · 06-06-2012 03:50PM

Dermondo wrote: »

Hi,

Just to clarify I have checked passport section before posting and to my understanding I was unable to get an answer.

I have 1 month left on my passport and am in the process of renewing it and it explains on the documents accompanying the form that you return your current passport with the renewal application.

But on the website it states:

With effect from 9th January 2012 the Passport Service will only accept photocopies in respect of passports with six months or less validity on the date of application. Where a passport has 6 plus months validity this must be submitted with the application.

So to my understanding by this I do not send my passport as only a photocopy is required.

Can anyone should any light on this as what is the correct option to adhere to.

Many thanks in advance.

You're best off sending it in with your application, unless you need to travel urgently.

Diego Murphy · 06-06-2012 09:15PM

I sent off my passport app using passport express. It has gone through all the various stages on the tracking system and yesterday it said passport printed. However today the status is blank. It has issue date down as 07/06 which was showing on the system from the start when app was submitted. But no status is showing now.

Due to collect passport from passport office tomorrow as they advised last week, but should I be concerned that there is no status showing now, or have ppl seen this before?

lafemmedargent · 07-06-2012 10:47PM

Hi there. I wonder if someone could bestow me with some advice tonight. just acquired tickets for all Irish group games in the euros unexpectantly. Problem is that my passport expired well over a year ago and is subsequently lost. The first Irish group game is on Sunday. Probably unreasonable to expect an acquisition of a passport by then. I understand if proof of immediate travel is submitted it should take between 3-5 days. I plan to travel to Dublin tomorrow with relavent forms etc etc.. including ssigned witness lost section. It states 3-5 days. Not working days. is this correct or am i being overly hopeful? If i booked flights tonight to submit along with passport application what would be the earliest date you think i could get to Poland and have the passport in time? Thanks

Mr Simpson · 07-06-2012 10:53PM

lafemmedargent wrote: »

Hi there. I wonder if someone could bestow me with some advice tonight. just acquired tickets for all Irish group games in the euros unexpectantly. Problem is that my passport expired well over a year ago and is subsequently lost. The first Irish group game is on Sunday. Probably unreasonable to expect an acquisition of a passport by then. I understand if proof of immediate travel is submitted it should take between 3-5 days. I plan to travel to Dublin tomorrow with relavent forms etc etc.. including ssigned witness lost section. It states 3-5 days. Not working days. is this correct or am i being overly hopeful? If i booked flights tonight to submit along with passport application what would be the earliest date you think i could get to Poland and have the passport in time? Thanks

It's 3 working days minimum unfortunately. You must bring along proof of travel. If you go in tomorrow, you will be issued your passport for the day before you travel (still 3 working days minimum)

lafemmedargent · 07-06-2012 11:06PM

mmcn90 wrote: »

It's 3 working days minimum unfortunately. You must bring along proof of travel. If you go in tomorrow, you will be issued your passport for the day before you travel (still 3 working days minimum)

Would this be Tuesday or Wednesday you think? Also would I be collecting it from the office or delivery? Many thanks.

Mr Simpson · 07-06-2012 11:23PM

lafemmedargent wrote: »

Would this be Tuesday or Wednesday you think? Also would I be collecting it from the office or delivery? Many thanks.

Hey, I reckon it would be wednesday and collection from the office. Enjoy the euro's, I'm well jealous.

Samanthawho · 08-06-2012 04:14PM

I had to send my passport away with my daughters passport, as it is her first one. I forgot i had a trip to Liverpool booked with Ryanair. Is sent it 4 weeks ago, it is still not on the system and i am suppose to be going next Friday. Ryanair will not take driving licenses...what if i go to the garda station on Thursday and declare it lost? Would Ryanair take this? I asked the girl from the office if i could get anything temporary and she said no..

Mr Simpson · 08-06-2012 04:45PM

Samanthawho wrote: »

I had to send my passport away with my daughters passport, as it is her first one. I forgot i had a trip to Liverpool booked with Ryanair. Is sent it 4 weeks ago, it is still not on the system and i am suppose to be going next Friday. Ryanair will not take driving licenses...what if i go to the garda station on Thursday and declare it lost? Would Ryanair take this? I asked the girl from the office if i could get anything temporary and she said no..

I take it you sent it by standard post, never a good idea. Did you keep hold of the reference number?

l3LoWnA · 08-06-2012 06:39PM

Hey, anyone got a passport issed in the last coupla weeks or who in passport office able to help me out? I sent passport app (with old passport) last Tuesday, received at passport office on wednesday and the tracker says (to date) that it's received and registered with an issue dae of 19/06/2011. How often are the targets being metnow?!? I'd imagine there's been alot of emergency passport within the last week with ppl travelling to Poland and that's prob still continuing?!?! If there are no problems with what I've submitted, should my passport actually issue on the 19th?! I'm flying out to Spain (hoping to) early on Thursday (21st) morn so will need passport on Wednesday, 20th....*eeek* Silly me leaving things to the last minute. I've also submitted proof of flight with application in case that makes a difference!? When should I see things changing on the tracker that would indicate the process is going smoothly!? It's "received and registered" for over 2 working days now, is that normal, and on time?!

PS - any similiar stories or advice very welcome

Thx

ihopethisfi · 09-06-2012 02:04PM

Hi ,
in a worrying situation at the moment. booked the flights for poland with a mate on about the 20th of may. I'm only after realising that my passport is lost as i always have it in the same place and it just disappeared . NO_WHERE in the house! Now the big problem is that this is my 2nd passport to lose. i lost my 1st in 2011 and the last emergency one i got was in sep 11 and i had it got in a day and i thought it would be the same for this one. im after ringing the passport office today and theyre telling me i might not have it in 3 days if i go to dublin monday becauseits my 2nd one to lose. Does anyone know what chances i have of getting it for wed if i go up monday if i bring my euro tickets as well?

coll123 · 09-06-2012 02:11PM

They can usually get you a new passport in 3-5 days as an emergency but after losing a previous one it might not be as easy as that.

There's now a load of extra documentation needed with the applicaion form when you have a lost passport and they may also call you for an interview.

Check out www.passport.ie All the information you need should be there.

Good luck

ihopethisfi · 09-06-2012 02:24PM

do you think if i go up with the ITA IRE tickets as well and tell them i have everything booked and i need it for wed they will be lenieant and give me one?

Stinicker · 09-06-2012 05:15PM

ihopethisfi wrote: »

do you think if i go up with the ITA IRE tickets as well and tell them i have everything booked and i need it for wed they will be lenieant and give me one?

Possibly it depends, however they take a dim view of people who keep "losing" their passports. If you know your local garda and are on good terms with him it maybe no harm to explain it to him incase you need someone to vouch for you. Passports are important and need to be minded.

coll123 · 09-06-2012 06:44PM

Stinicker wrote: »

Possibly it depends, however they take a dim view of people who keep "losing" their passports. If you know your local garda and are on good terms with him it maybe no harm to explain it to him incase you need someone to vouch for you. Passports are important and need to be minded.

That's a really good idea if you can manage it.

I'm not sure about leniency, as far as I know the 3-5 days is what it takes to actually make the passport. I think they usually only give them out quicker if it's an actual emergency like bereavement etc

Mr Simpson · 10-06-2012 01:11AM

ihopethisfi wrote: »

Hi ,
in a worrying situation at the moment. booked the flights for poland with a mate on about the 20th of may. I'm only after realising that my passport is lost as i always have it in the same place and it just disappeared . NO_WHERE in the house! Now the big problem is that this is my 2nd passport to lose. i lost my 1st in 2011 and the last emergency one i got was in sep 11 and i had it got in a day and i thought it would be the same for this one. im after ringing the passport office today and theyre telling me i might not have it in 3 days if i go to dublin monday becauseits my 2nd one to lose. Does anyone know what chances i have of getting it for wed if i go up monday if i bring my euro tickets as well?

Is the one you lost in 2011 still in date? If you have two lost passports still in date you haven't a hope of getting one in less than ten days. Also the one that you receive will be a two year passport. Sorry for the bad news, but those are the rules. If the one you lost in 2011 is expired you should be ok.

Mr Simpson · 10-06-2012 01:13AM

Stinicker wrote: »

Possibly it depends, however they take a dim view of people who keep "losing" their passports. If you know your local garda and are on good terms with him it maybe no harm to explain it to him incase you need someone to vouch for you. Passports are important and need to be minded.

Its not a question of the guard vouching for you, if you have two lost passports the application goes into a different box as extra checking is required. The amount of Irish people who lose their passports is ridiculous, when I worked there over 30,000 people lost their passports that year.

markphillips · 11-06-2012 04:22PM

Hi! My younger cousin had a holiday booked to go abroad next Thursday and it turns out her passport is expired. She is doing the leaving cert right now so I was wondering is it OK for another person to go to the office and put in her application? Also, can the passports be collected from the office or do you have to wait for them to be posted?

Thanks in advance for any help

Mr Simpson · 11-06-2012 04:30PM

markphillips wrote: »

Hi! My younger cousin had a holiday booked to go abroad next Thursday and it turns out her passport is expired. She is doing the leaving cert right now so I was wondering is it OK for another person to go to the office and put in her application? Also, can the passports be collected from the office or do you have to wait for them to be posted?

Thanks in advance for any help

Hi,

Its no problem having someone else going into the office to make the application, just remember to bring proof of travel. The passport must be collected. Is she over 18? If she is, she must sign the back of the receipt saying she is happy for X to collect her passport if she can't collect it herself. If she isn't, her parents must collect it, or do as above with the receipt. It will take 10 working days, or be issued for the day before travel, whichever is less (minimum 3 working days).

markphillips · 11-06-2012 04:43PM

Thanks a million!

Mr Simpson · 11-06-2012 04:44PM

markphillips wrote: »

Thanks a million!

no problem

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