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echter · 20-05-2016 08:18PM

I have gotten myself into a conundrum, I was due to travel from Belfast to Barcelona on the 30th of May. My passport was stolen (it was in a bag with loads of other things) a few months back and I booked an appointment for a rapid renewal passport for Wednesday just gone - thinking that I had plenty of time, I would have but as I have lost two passports before they wouldn't issue a standard one and will only do a 2year passport and it won't be issued quicker than 10 working days.

That's all my fault, and they were helpful so I have learnt my lesson. I asked the agent if i could get a guaranteed date so i can book a new flight. She said it will be issued on the 31st, before close of business (they close at 5pm) so not to book a flight earlier than that.

I'm going to a festival and my boyfriend will be there on his own. The latest direct flight leaves dublin at 18:45 with aer lingus, the latest time they can issue the passport is 5pm, and i'd only have to be at the desk 45minutes before the flight departs. Is this enough time to pre-book a taxi to take me from the office on Merrion Square as soon as the passport changes hands or am I mad?
The flight is expensive and i don't want to miss another night of the holiday but also, it might be a huge mistake to cut it that fine. I'.ve already scoured Skyscanner and even looked at flying into other airports

Also, can API be provided at the check in desk or would I have to submit that before?

athtrasna · 20-05-2016 08:50PM

Should be enough time if they go through the tunnel (will add a tenner to the fare). I'd also book fast track security to be safe, airport can be really busy at that time.

spurious · 20-05-2016 09:58PM

If the latest time for the passport is 5pm, you might be lucky and get it even half an hour earlier.
Second using the tunnel, even with the added expense it is worth it to take ages off the journey.

Dublin1924 · 22-05-2016 12:07AM

Malee wrote: »

Was your application a renewal posted in on it's own? Or posted together with a lost or first passport? Or were you applying for the first time yourself?
What is the expected issue date, and what are the current turn-around times (on their website)?

If it's at stage 2 it has not been looked at yet. So everything could be right (or wrong) with it, but it is waiting to be looked at at all.

Yes its a first time adult application, Target issue date was 18 may. The application is on second stage since 5th May and no update since than.

Malee · 22-05-2016 12:47AM

Dublin1924 wrote: »

Yes its a first time adult application, Target issue date was 18 may. The application is on second stage since 5th May and no update since than.

Their website states current turn around times for first time applications is 27 working days.
That would indicate that it won't be looked at until at least a week from now.

https://www.dfa.ie/passports-citizenship/passport-express/current-turnaround-times/

Shaunao · 22-05-2016 12:30PM

Hi all.
I am travelling to Italy in 15 days. My passport has gone missing. I've torn the house apart looking for it but it isnt anywhere. I think I should call it a day and apply for a new one. But the lost one could still turn up in the meantime.What should I do? Do I have enough time to recieve a new passport before I have to travel?

endacl · 22-05-2016 12:31PM

Probably not.

https://www.dfa.ie/passports-citizenship/passport-express/

25 working days for lost/stolen passports.

whelan2 · 22-05-2016 12:34PM

Did you check the bags you had the last time you went away. Think you can make an appointment to get an emergency one

delly · 22-05-2016 12:36PM

Yes, you have enough time to get a new one, but you will have to make an appointment in the passport office, and pay extra.

First things first, get to your local Garda station and make a lost passport declaration.

endacl · 22-05-2016 12:40PM

whelan2 wrote: »

Think you can make an appointment to get an emergency one

Emergency passports can be issued in the event if the death or sudden illness of a family member of the applicant, or for medical treatment. 'I can't find it and my holiday is coming up soon' won't be entertained. Otherwise everybody would be doing it.

endacl · 22-05-2016 12:43PM

delly wrote: »

Yes, you have enough time to get a new one, but you will have to make an appointment in the passport office, and pay extra.

First things first, get to your local Garda station and make a lost passport declaration.

Not really sure they do.

Also, the lost passport declaration is on the passport application form. And if it's declared lost, they can't travel on it if it turns up the day before their holiday.

delly · 22-05-2016 12:47PM

endacl wrote: »

Not really sure they do.

Also, the lost passport declaration is on the passport application form. And if it's declared lost, they can't travel on it if it turns up the day before their holiday.

They do, I've been there. Yes there are a lot of document hoops to jump through, but the appointment service is based on your projected travel time. Lost passport applications do take longer, but 15 days should be okay if op has all ducks in a row.

Shaunao · 22-05-2016 12:54PM

Thanks everyone! :P
but I feel like an idiot

my friend told me that we have 11 working days. do we stillhave enough time?

delly · 22-05-2016 01:04PM

Shaunao wrote: »

Thanks everyone! :P
but I feel like an idiot my friend told me that we have 11 working days. do we stillhave enough time?

Go to the dfa site and make an appointment, it'll tell you everything you need to know.

endacl · 22-05-2016 01:56PM

Best of luck with it. Hope I'm wrong.

Shaunao · 22-05-2016 01:59PM

endacl wrote: »

Best of luck with it. Hope I'm wrong.

Thanks again everyone ^^ I've just e-mailed the dfa so hopefully I'll hear back from them soon. I'll let you know how it works out in case anyone else ever needs to know .
Thanks again ^^

A Law · 22-05-2016 02:05PM

Shaunao wrote: »

Thanks again everyone ^^ I've just e-mailed the dfa so hopefully I'll hear back from them soon. I'll let you know how it works out in case anyone else ever needs to know .
Thanks again ^^

They don't email back iny experience recently, book an appointment in their Dublin/cork office asap and talk to someone face to face. Get the forms filled out in the garda station.

Shaunao · 22-05-2016 02:07PM

joefuss1986 wrote: »

They don't email back iny experience recently, book an appointment in their Dublin/cork office asap and talk to someone face to face. Get the forms filled out in the garda station.

Oh Lord :P ok thank you I'll do it now

stevekavo · 23-05-2016 09:59PM

Hi all I sent in my 2 sons passport forms using passport express on the 23 April. 1 is a renewal and the other is a new passport. It says on the tracking information it should be ready on the 17th May. Should I head into mount Street as we are heading away Wednesday week?

Meglamonia · 24-05-2016 02:10PM

Anyone know the turnaround time for the passport card? Couldn't find anything on the site

Fred Swanson · 24-05-2016 02:12PM

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alwald · 24-05-2016 02:23PM

Do you still receive replies to the DMs sent over twitter? I sent a query today before 9am and I haven't received a reply yet!!!

eamonnq · 24-05-2016 02:32PM

alwald wrote: »

Do you still receive replies to the DMs sent over twitter? I sent a query today before 9am and I haven't received a reply yet!!!

Sent two DMs last week and am still waiting so I would say you could be left waiting.

dohboy · 24-05-2016 02:37PM

Any tips for getting a Passport Card selfie approved? Have taken around 20 so far and none are deemed acceptable...

alwald · 24-05-2016 02:38PM

eamonnq wrote: »

Sent two DMs last week and am still waiting so I would say you could be left waiting.

Not only it is taking them ages to process passports but they also don't reply now to DMs.....the best option is to pay them a visit to their office with the application number and proof of travel, do I need an appointment for this or can I just go and queue?

eamonnq · 24-05-2016 02:51PM

alwald wrote: »

Not only it is taking them ages to process passports but they also don't reply now to DMs.....the best option is to pay them a visit to their office with the application number and proof of travel, do I need an appointment for this or can I just go and queue?

I don't think you need an appointment for this but am hoping to not have to do this myself, but with no response from anywhere else it is looking likely that I will have to.

Kotek Besar · 24-05-2016 06:48PM

dohboy wrote: »

Any tips for getting a Passport Card selfie approved? Have taken around 20 so far and none are deemed acceptable...

Select the disabled option.

sirboby · 24-05-2016 10:43PM

ok its my first time getting a passport, they recieved it on the 10th of may, it is currently on stage 2 and was last updated on the 20th so thats when i presume the passport entered stage 2.

target date is the 30th, this dosent seem right as it is meant to take 27 working days. Is this accurate and how long does stages 3-6 take?

Edit: And what are there working days (mon-fri)?

Fred Swanson · 25-05-2016 12:05AM

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munchkin_utd · 25-05-2016 09:33AM

interesting article on the rush to get a passport .

Backlog of passport applications sparks fears for fans heading to Euro 2016

Holidaymakers have been warned not to book flights unless their passports are up to date after the Passport Office admitted it was way behind in processing thousands of passport applications.

The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) has drafted in 227 temporary clerical workers to help clear 68,281 passport applications. There is currently a backlog of 13.5pc - 9,217 applications.
It also confirmed to the Irish Independent that it had approved overtime at three offices - Mount Street and Balbriggan in Dublin and at the Cork Passport Office.

With Euro 2016 less than three weeks away, those fans hoping to witness Ireland take on Sweden at the Stade de France in Paris on June 13 have been told to submit their applications for a passport renewal in person rather than by post.<snip>

http://www.independent.ie/sport/soccer/euro-2016/backlog-of-passport-applications-sparks-fears-for-fans-heading-to-euro-2016-34741098.html

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