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sirboby · 24-05-2016 9:43pm

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 · 24-05-2016 11:05pm

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munchkin_utd · 25-05-2016 8:33am

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

dohboy · 25-05-2016 12:14pm

Kotek Besar wrote: »

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Pardon my ignorance but what photo do they use then?

Shaunao · 25-05-2016 2:01pm

Thanks again ^^
I have an appointment in cork tomorrow. Dublin is fully booked out unfortunately.
This seems like another stupid question I know .. but would a photocopy of my old passport or an older passport be valid ID? My age card hasn't arrived yet and apart from the lost passport that's all I have -_-

echter · 25-05-2016 4:31pm

hey, does anyone know the latest time passports can be issued at? Ran into a bit of an issue and had to reschedule flights. I asked the agent could she give me a date in good faith that it should be issued by and she said that as long as I don't book a flight before business close on my target date I should be ok. There's a flight that I just might make but if I'm waiting any longer than 5pm I'm screwed, she said close of business is 17:00 and their website says 16.45. Has anyone collected it in person and been left waiting? Gonna knock into their office before work tomorrow to see if I can ask someone

elthon · 26-05-2016 11:29am

im scared as hell , sent my passport for renewal on the 10th , its still on stage 2 of 6 stages and its target issue date is 30th of may , and im travelling to the usa on the 2nd may already haven booked tickets,

what do i do in this predicament???

sillysocks · 26-05-2016 11:36am

elthon wrote: »

im scared as hell , sent my passport for renewal on the 10th , its still on stage 2 of 6 stages and its target issue date is 30th of june, and im travelling to the usa on the 2nd already haven booked tickets,

what do i do in this predicament???

Did you include a copy of your flight booking so they now you've travel booked? I did that and it definitely helped get it back in time. If not try message them in a private message on Twitter and ask them to add the info to your application.

alwald · 26-05-2016 11:51am

I received a call today from the passport office, 6 working days after the target issue date, letting me know that all is good and that the passport will be with me in next few days.
6 extra days isn't much really, fair play to them, all in all the experience wasn't too bad as I was expecting longer delays.
If anybody is in a rush, my advice is to drop them a DM on twitter with as much information as possible, be nice and polite and you will be sorted.

elthon · 26-05-2016 2:02pm

sillysocks wrote: »

Did you include a copy of your flight booking so they now you've travel booked? I did that and it definitely helped get it back in time. If not try message them in a private message on Twitter and ask them to add the info to your application.

ive sent them my situation as well as the ticket via twitter, i'll remain optimistic for the time being, but it doesnt seem as they'll respond , i just check the website but it says 14 working days, and its the 13th today, but i still remain on stage 2 of 6, dont think it'll remacoulessqly jump to stage 6 by 2moro

man this sucks lol, you think this will lead to my ticket being cancelled, thus money being wasted,? this is al a first timer thing for me

athtrasna · 26-05-2016 2:06pm

elthon wrote: »

ive sent them my situation as well as the ticket via twitter, i'll remain optimistic for the time being, but it doesnt seem as they'll respond , i just check the website but it says 14 working days, and its the 13th today, but i still remain on stage 2 of 6, dont think it'll remacoulessqly jump to stage 6 by 2moro

man this sucks lol, you think this will lead to my ticket being cancelled, thus money being wasted,? this is al a first timer thing for me

Is it your first passport so ?

alwald · 26-05-2016 2:12pm

elthon wrote:

ive sent them my situation as well as the ticket via twitter, i'll remain optimistic for the time being, but it doesnt seem as they'll respond , i just check the website but it says 14 working days, and its the 13th today, but i still remain on stage 2 of 6, dont think it'll remacoulessqly jump to stage 6 by 2moro

My application moved to stage 3 on Wednesday then I received the call that my passport is almost ready today, so 24 hours overall.
By the time my passport will be printed and sent its 48 hours (or 2 working days) from stage 3 to stage 6. Its very quick!!!

hefferboi · 26-05-2016 2:51pm

I can't find my passport and want to apply for a passport card. Where could I get my passport details? I flew with Ryanair last October, would they be able to give me my details?

livedadream · 26-05-2016 2:56pm

you have to have a passport to apply for a passport card.

ie be in possession of a passport.

it is not a replacement its supplementary.

elthon · 26-05-2016 3:43pm

athtrasna wrote: »

Is it your first passport so ?

no im renewing it via passport express ( 10 year ) so that would be my second one right lol?

Miaireland · 26-05-2016 4:02pm

I would think that it would be highly unlikely that Ryanair would be able to give you your passport details due to data protection etc.

sillysocks · 26-05-2016 4:44pm

elthon wrote: »

ive sent them my situation as well as the ticket via twitter, i'll remain optimistic for the time being, but it doesnt seem as they'll respond , i just check the website but it says 14 working days, and its the 13th today, but i still remain on stage 2 of 6, dont think it'll remacoulessqly jump to stage 6 by 2moro

man this sucks lol, you think this will lead to my ticket being cancelled, thus money being wasted,? this is al a first timer thing for me

Once mine started to move it went from stage 2 to 6 in two days or so. They guarantee next day delivery once it's posted so you might be ok! Fingers crossed.

athtrasna · 26-05-2016 6:21pm

elthon wrote: »

no im renewing it via passport express ( 10 year ) so that would be my second one right lol?

Yes, you just said it was your first time but now I understand it's your first renewal.

Passport express doesn't exist any more tbh, it's a postal service for passports and the main way of applying. Ignore the delivery date on the form, check the turnaround time on the website and keep trying to get them on the phone.

Mec27 · 27-05-2016 1:47am

Due to fly to Paris on the 8th, sent in my passport form because I lost my old one but forgot to click express. Is there anyway I could get my passport in time for next wednesday? Can I arrange to go in somewhere next week to speed up my application(at an extra fee of course)

drunkmonkey · 27-05-2016 2:11am

If it's the 4th of July you should be ok, was told in the P.O today it's currently 4 weeks, was in an emergency before and cued up at the passport office and got it there and them, not sure if that's allowed anymore it was 18yrs ago.

Mec27 · 27-05-2016 2:23am

Damn :O Is there anyway I can get my passport details and sign up for the passport card?

drunkmonkey · 27-05-2016 2:27am

i think legally you don't even need a passport it's just the airlines look for it, you should be able to get to France on the boat without one.

Mec27 · 27-05-2016 2:32am

I don't think you can, 'free movement' yeah right, I'm trapped on this damn island

drunkmonkey · 27-05-2016 2:44am

Mec27 wrote: »

I don't think you can, 'free movement' yeah right, I'm trapped on this damn island

You can, the passport thing isn't a requirement it's just the airline look for it, ring your airline and see what they say or get the boat http://europa.eu/youreurope/citizens/travel/entry-exit/eu-citizen/index_en.htm

Mec27 · 27-05-2016 2:52am

Yeah I don't think there is a chance with flying, but cherbourg could be an option, so stressful though, I might try ask them if I can get the details off the passport and apply for the eu card thingy

ButtersSuki · 27-05-2016 3:21am

I was in the post office last Sat and the lady ahead of me asked for an express form. She was told 6 week delay on those right now, 10 week + on regular. I know that's different to what a previous poster posted, but either way it's a long delay.

Are you going for the Euros? You will need your passport for entry to any game regardless of how you arrived in the country.

If I were you I would be contacting your local politician at this stage as he/she will likely be your best chance of fast tracking your application.

Mec27 · 27-05-2016 3:39am

Damn, I'm meant to be heading to France for the summer, 10 week delay :O

I mean I can change my flight from the 8th, but by sounds of it I'll be literally stuck in Ireland for the summer. My uncle has a boat in England, he heads to France in it quite a lot might be my only way of getting out of here.

I'm going Euros but not going to any matches, just taking in the Ireland group games, then working in Toulouse.

Mec27 · 27-05-2016 3:41am

What do people make of my proposal about obtaining my new passport number and expiry date? I'd probably need it by Monday which isn't going to happy but even if I got it by wednesday I should receive the card by the latest the following friday.

wonski · 27-05-2016 3:53am

drunkmonkey wrote: »

You can, the passport thing isn't a requirement it's just the airline look for it, ring your airline and see what they say or get the boat http://europa.eu/youreurope/citizens/travel/entry-exit/eu-citizen/index_en.htm

Lol, a big lol actually

Schengen related piece that doesn't translate well into Irish person travelling to France

amtc · 27-05-2016 4:22am

Ring the passport office in balbriggan

L1011 · 27-05-2016 4:46am

drunkmonkey wrote: »

You can, the passport thing isn't a requirement it's just the airline look for it, ring your airline and see what they say or get the boat http://europa.eu/youreurope/citizens/travel/entry-exit/eu-citizen/index_en.htm

Completely inaccurate information.

You absolute, 100% need a passport or passport card to go to France as an Irish citizen - plane, boat, swim there yourself, its irrelevant. We are not in Schengen, we only have passport free travel to the UK.

12Phase · 27-05-2016 5:02am

That's correct, you cannot enter France (or any EU country other than the UK) as an Irish or British citizen without a passport.

You've still got absolute freedom of movement as an Irish or UK citizen around the EU but you must have your passport.

Even for Schegen Passport Free countries, those rules typically still require your national ID card (something neither Ireland or Britain have) to be produced on demand at any time and they're increasingly checking at borders or near them.

You can also be asked for ID at random (rarely happens in France) but in high security scenarios it's become more common. For example you could have your bags randomly searched eg at a major railway station.

Do not even think about entering France by ferry without a passport, especially in their current state of emergency.

You'd be potentially be arrested for being without documentation until your identity could be proven.

athtrasna · 27-05-2016 6:19am

Mec27 wrote: »

What do people make of my proposal about obtaining my new passport number and expiry date? I'd probably need it by Monday which isn't going to happy but even if I got it by wednesday I should receive the card by the latest the following friday.

You need your passport info to apply for the card and need to have a valid passport, you have neither at the moment

12Phase · 27-05-2016 6:23am

Go to the passport office in Dublin or Cork *with your tickets or boarding passes* and explain you need it urgently.

They can sometimes speed things up.

LXFlyer · 27-05-2016 7:47am

Ring the passport office and explain that you need it urgently - they can usually prioritise cases like yours.

As above though you must have a passport travelling to France. Ireland is not part of Schengen.

elthon · 27-05-2016 8:01am

athtrasna wrote: »

Yes, you just said it was your first time but now I understand it's your first renewal.

Passport express doesn't exist any more tbh, it's a postal service for passports and the main way of applying. Ignore the delivery date on the form, check the turnaround time on the website and keep trying to get them on the phone.

good news its on its 14th working day turn around passport time, and it updated yesterday to stage 3, i can only pray it get it before the 2nd for travelling to the usa , and they replied to me via twitter, and have given them my app number, so hopefully some action will be taken

Penny Tration · 27-05-2016 8:26am

elthon wrote: »

good news its on its 14th working day turn around passport time, and it updated yesterday to stage 3, i can only pray it get it before the 2nd for travelling to the usa , and they replied to me via twitter, and have given them my app number, so hopefully some action will be taken

If it's gone to stage three yesterday, chances are it'll be at stage 6 by the end of today, and with you Monday or Tuesday

elthon · 27-05-2016 10:22am

Penny Tration wrote: »

If it's gone to stage three yesterday, chances are it'll be at stage 6 by the end of today, and with you Monday or Tuesday

yay , thank you so much, for all the help guys, they just called me and told me it'll be here by tuesday , absolutely relieved

vicwatson · 27-05-2016 11:36am

Passport website says -

"You need to include these documents when you’re making your passport application. Please note if your child’s passport was issued on or after January 1st 2005 you do not need to submit the birth certificate, unless you are submitting a sole guardian affidavit/court order or your child’s birth has been re-registered since their most recent passport was issued."

Yet back of the app form under checklist says "your most recent Irish passport, if applicable (if under 18 enclose your birth certificate also)

Which one is correct ?

Mec27 · 27-05-2016 11:51am

Reckon it will speed it up? Its not such a big deal, worst comes to worse I'm in France for the last 16 and beyond(and hopefully Ireland are there) but I'm meant to be going for the summer anyway.

drunkmonkey · 27-05-2016 11:59am

L1011 wrote: »

Completely inaccurate information.

You absolute, 100% need a passport or passport card to go to France as an Irish citizen - plane, boat, swim there yourself, its irrelevant. We are not in Schengen, we only have passport free travel to the UK.

It doesn't read like that, haven't been on the ferry to France are you sure your asked to produce a passport?

It says: You must still show a valid ID card or passport when travelling to or from Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Ireland, Romania and the United Kingdom.

It says ID or Passport.

drunkmonkey · 27-05-2016 12:06pm

Yup passport needed http://www.stenaline.ie/FAQs/passports-and-visas/im-a-irish-british-citizen-do-i-need-a-passport-to-travel

LXFlyer · 27-05-2016 12:26pm

drunkmonkey wrote: »

It doesn't read like that, haven't been on the ferry to France are you sure your asked to produce a passport?

It says: You must still show a valid ID card or passport when travelling to or from Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Ireland, Romania and the United Kingdom.

It says ID or Passport.

ID = National ID card that other countries produce.

Coming from Ireland into any Schengen country you must have a passport or passport card or national ID card as applicable.

Nothing else will suffice.

LXFlyer · 27-05-2016 12:27pm

Mec27 wrote: »

Reckon it will speed it up? Its not such a big deal, worst comes to worse I'm in France for the last 16 and beyond(and hopefully Ireland are there) but I'm meant to be going for the summer anyway.

Just ring them and explain your situation ASAP.

Atlantic Dawn · 27-05-2016 12:29pm

Is it the first passport you ever lost?

Hollister11 · 27-05-2016 12:34pm

I had the worst **** up when i was applying for my first stand alone passport 2 years ago. I was 18 at the time.

I filled out the form, had it stamped and all the relevant documents were sent off. 3 weeks later they send it back, saying i need my parents to sign it as i was under 18... they had be f**ing birth cert.

Sent it back, they then said i was over 18 and my parents shouldnt of signed it. Eventually got my passport 3 weeks later.

I applied for as i needed ID for my secondary school grad night. I didn't have it time, so i went out on the tuesday, no id, didn't get in, went home, woke up, passport arrived

Páid · 27-05-2016 12:47pm

You can get a passport in an emergency here - https://www.passportappointments.ie

I followed this procedure a few months ago and got my passport in advance of travel at short notice.

Mec27 · 27-05-2016 12:49pm

How much extra is it?

qb123 · 27-05-2016 12:53pm

Ring passport office and arrange to call in to collect passport - you'll have to join a queue but it'll speed things up considerably. Shouldn't be too long - passed it on Mount Street this morning at 8am and around a dozen people waiting. From the look of them, would guess most were similarly unprepared Euro 2016 travellers.

Páid · 27-05-2016 12:53pm

Adult – €55
Under 18s – €30

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