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Ehrmantraut · 29-10-2014 03:53PM

Hello folks. Just wondering if the condition of my passport holds up for travelling? The front is very faded and barely readable. Also, risking how stupid this sounds, am I missing a page between the thick photo page and page three? Or does the photo page count as page 2?

Unable to post a picture as I'm still considered a new user unfortunately.

killbillvol2 · 02-11-2014 05:26PM

Ehrmantraut wrote: »

Hello folks. Just wondering if the condition of my passport holds up for travelling? The front is very faded and barely readable. Also, risking how stupid this sounds, am I missing a page between the thick photo page and page three? Or does the photo page count as page 2?

Unable to post a picture as I'm still considered a new user unfortunately.

The front cover of mine is completely faded at this stage. It's not an issue. It was mentioned to me once in Berlin - he told me I should get it replaced. I didn't and it's been through dozens of checks since without comment.

And you're not missing a page.

retroactive · 02-11-2014 06:01PM

I lost my passport 4 years and reported at the time. I'm thinking it's time I got a new one.

I've read sections of this thread and cannot seem to find the answer to my problem -

I have both a copy of my original long form birth cert and the new A4 sized one. I can get bank statements and a payslip for proof of name and proof of address but I have no photo I.D.

What can I do or get in lieu of photo I.D ??

TheBeardedLady · 02-11-2014 08:42PM

Hi guys! I applied for a new passport via the embassy in Madrid through registered post and it got to the embassy on the 26th of September. I know it has to be sent to Dublin to process and that could take a while but my passport is not appearing on the Track your Passport thingy, so I'm a little concerned as it's my only form of ID and I really want to go home for Christmas. Do you think I've reason to be worried at this stage or should I wait a bit before contacting them? If I do contact them in Dublin, would they be able to tell me its status?

Thanks for your help!

AGC · 03-11-2014 01:25PM

No point in getting in touch until it shows up on system

fxotoole · 03-11-2014 02:46PM

retroactive wrote: »

I lost my passport 4 years and reported at the time. I'm thinking it's time I got a new one.

I've read sections of this thread and cannot seem to find the answer to my problem -

I have both a copy of my original long form birth cert and the new A4 sized one. I can get bank statements and a payslip for proof of name and proof of address but I have no photo I.D.

What can I do or get in lieu of photo I.D ??

I believe in this situation, they'll send you out a document with your photo on it, which you can get witnessed by a Garda, etc.

fxotoole · 03-11-2014 02:50PM

TheBeardedLady wrote: »

Hi guys! I applied for a new passport via the embassy in Madrid through registered post and it got to the embassy on the 26th of September. I know it has to be sent to Dublin to process and that could take a while but my passport is not appearing on the Track your Passport thingy, so I'm a little concerned as it's my only form of ID and I really want to go home for Christmas. Do you think I've reason to be worried at this stage or should I wait a bit before contacting them? If I do contact them in Dublin, would they be able to tell me its status?

Thanks for your help!

Unfortunately with applications sent in from Embassies / Consulates, they won't show up on the online tracking tool until it's being checked - this is just the nature of the beast.

There's also the possibility that Madrid haven't even got round to opening your envelope / scanned your application in. Some missions can be extremely busy all the time.

Dublin would only be able to see the application if it's been scanned in and submitted by Madrid.

TheBeardedLady · 03-11-2014 10:57PM

fxotoole wrote: »

Unfortunately with applications sent in from Embassies / Consulates, they won't show up on the online tracking tool until it's being checked - this is just the nature of the beast.

There's also the possibility that Madrid haven't even got round to opening your envelope / scanned your application in. Some missions can be extremely busy all the time.

Dublin would only be able to see the application if it's been scanned in and submitted by Madrid.

What do you mean "checked"?

They'd scan and submit it in Madrid first? What does that entail?

Just curious. No idea what goes on.

I was told it could take up to 3 months, so I applied 3 months (just about) before my flight home for Chrimbo. Fingers crossed it gets here on time anyway.

Thanks for your help.

TheBeardedLady · 03-11-2014 10:58PM

AGC wrote: »

No point in getting in touch until it shows up on system

I'm just concerned that it hasn't shown up on the system yet. I'm probably worrying over nothing though.

fxotoole · 03-11-2014 11:22PM

TheBeardedLady wrote: »

What do you mean "checked"?

They'd scan and submit it in Madrid first? What does that entail?

Just curious. No idea what goes on.

I was told it could take up to 3 months, so I applied 3 months (just about) before my flight home for Chrimbo. Fingers crossed it gets here on time anyway.

Thanks for your help.

"Checked" means someone checks your photo is of sufficient quality, checks your identity documents are in order, and that you have an entitlement to an Irish passport. Basically the checker is the person who decides whether your application is approved or rejected.

Madrid would scan the application in, then the scanned images and data would be submitted to Dublin for checking. There could be a backlog in Madrid itself, i.e. it could take a few weeks before they get around to scanning in your application and submitting it to Dublin. Therefore, it would be best to email Madrid in the first instance to see what stage your application is at.

retroactive · 04-11-2014 03:03PM

fxotoole wrote: »

I believe in this situation, they'll send you out a document with your photo on it, which you can get witnessed by a Garda, etc.

Is that a form 11D or something similar?

I actually may have an old one.

I intend on writing a cover note and including additional documentation to assist the process.

Would this be appropriate ??

yenom · 06-11-2014 12:23AM

Hi, I don't have time to read back through the topic but is an Irish learner permit the same as an Irish Licence?

royalflush2003 · 06-11-2014 03:21PM

Hi, can I travel to uk on ryanair with driver licence or do I need passport ! From dublin ! Cheers thanks

JohnMearsheimer · 06-11-2014 04:14PM

royalflush2003 wrote: »

Hi, can I travel to uk on ryanair with driver licence or do I need passport ! From dublin ! Cheers thanks

No, not with Ryanair. You need a passport to fly with them. I believe that Aer Lingus accept drivers licences though.

Gatica · 06-11-2014 08:40PM

yenom wrote: »

Hi, I don't have time to read back through the topic but is an Irish learner permit the same as an Irish Licence?

For purposes of ID it should work. If you want to hire a car, then this is not the thread...

schemingbohemia · 10-11-2014 11:22AM

yenom wrote: »

No, it's for Aer Lingus to the UK. When they licence, do they also mean learner permit?

For pig-iron (I actually had my passport and driver's licence with me anyway) I showed my Annual Leap Card (has photo ID) on a flight to Manchester recently, the first guy looked a bit surprised but asked his colleague who gave it the all-clear.

darryl2014 · 11-11-2014 01:41PM

Hi,
my application was rejected today, planning on travelling on the 27th or 28th, will I be able to acquire a passport before then and if so how?
question 2 will I get refunded for the application that was rejected?

JohnMearsheimer · 11-11-2014 01:53PM

darryl2014 wrote: »

Hi,
my application was rejected today, planning on travelling on the 27th or 28th, will I be able to acquire a passport before then and if so how?
question 2 will I get refunded for the application that was rejected?

Depends on what they rejected it for. If its just a renewal and you do as they ask you straight away you'll probably be fine.

No, you won't get a refund unless you completely want to withdraw your passport application. You don't need to pay them again, the application they rejected will still count as the same application when you send them what they're looking for.

darryl2014 · 11-11-2014 01:55PM

Brilliant, thanks a million!

darryl2014 · 11-11-2014 10:33PM

Anyone know how long it takes for passport to be printed and sent to you if your initial application was rejected? should I get it before the 28th?

JohnMearsheimer · 11-11-2014 11:05PM

darryl2014 wrote: »

Anyone know how long it takes for passport to be printed and sent to you if your initial application was rejected? should I get it before the 28th?

It takes about 90 seconds to print a passport. It should be sent to you in the post the next day after approval.

darryl2014 · 11-11-2014 11:08PM

Thanks, so If I send back the info they requested i should have it by next week?

JohnMearsheimer · 12-11-2014 01:30AM

darryl2014 wrote: »

Thanks, so If I send back the info they requested i should have it by next week?

Officially you're looking at 10 working days again (if it's just a renewal) when you send it back in but I don't think the passport office will be over run with applications in November so you might get it a bit quicker. I would send them what they're looking for ASAP anyway.

johnmcdnl · 12-11-2014 08:29PM

So I've just been asked this evening to travel abroad as part of work, with the plan be to leave on Sunday week. My passport is currently expired so I'm going to have to use the passport office. I've already gotten the form and photos signed by the guards so I'm okay in that regards.

However I don't have any proof of travel yet though because the tickets still have to be passed through the red tape at work, before being purchased.

Is something like a letter from a supervisor from work explaining that I need to travel and the flights are in the process of being booked, sufficient in a situation like this or will I simply have to wait until the flights are booked and I have a reference number. I'm aware it's a pretty tight window so I really need to try to get all sorted ASAP, but also I don't want to land into the passport office to be told that they can't do anything for me if I don't have a ticket number.

Fred Swanson · 12-11-2014 08:42PM

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johnmcdnl · 12-11-2014 08:53PM

Fred Swanson wrote: »

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Sorry that's what I meant - booking at the passport office.
I was looking at the booking form and it clearly says I need proof of travel - just wondering what the situation will be for me when I haven't actually gotten the tickets yet.

schemingbohemia · 13-11-2014 11:19AM

johnmcdnl wrote: »

Sorry that's what I meant - booking at the passport office.
I was looking at the booking form and it clearly says I need proof of travel - just wondering what the situation will be for me when I haven't actually gotten the tickets yet.

Have you informed work that you need proof to get your passport?

johnmcdnl · 13-11-2014 12:46PM

schemingbohemia wrote: »

Have you informed work that you need proof to get your passport?

Yup, it was them that asked me to travel, and they've given me a signed letter on company letter head paper. I contacted passport office this morning and for they informed me that a officially signed letter from work should be okay, assuming I have all other documents in order. Travelling in now to the passport office at the moment so hopefully all goes well. Will give an update later so anyone in that ends up the same situation will have an idea of the process.

exiledelbows · 13-11-2014 01:48PM

Hi there,

I live in London and have just had my application rejected. They said I didn't provide the photos but that isn't true, as i went through the checks in the office in London and the photos definitely went in the envelope. I also received a call to check my credit card number three weeks ago and there was no mention of any problems with my application.

Anyway I've to resubmit again, and i was wondering what do I put in the 'payment' section of the form? If i leave it blank will that not slow up the procedure further? How will they know to link my previous payment with this new application (considering what happened my photos)?

Is there any way of speeding up the process as the website says passport express is only available in Liverpool/Glasgow? Also, how would paying for Passport Express work considering I've already paid for Standard?

Sorry about all the questions, can't get through to anyone on the phone. Going to Spain for Christmas and, even if my current passport doesn't expire until February, I'm worried i won't be allowed back into the UK.

johnmcdnl · 13-11-2014 03:06PM

johnmcdnl wrote: »

Yup, it was them that asked me to travel, and they've given me a signed letter on company letter head paper. I contacted passport office this morning and for they informed me that a officially signed letter from work should be okay, assuming I have all other documents in order. Travelling in now to the passport office at the moment so hopefully all goes well. Will give an update later so anyone in that ends up the same situation will have an idea of the process.

So quick update - all was cool with just the signed letter from work. Told I could collect it this day week. So anyone who finds themselves needing to travel for work should just ask their employer for a letter if flight numbers aren't available and should be all good. Very straightforward process, and very easy to deal with.

Of course the easiest thing would be not to let passport expire in the first place. Calendar reminder set for summer 2024 :P

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