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

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    #1712
    misschoo
    Registered Users Posts: 303 ✭✭misschoo


    They are not meant to be cut anymore. I’m not sure about one signature though across the photos. I’m sure the Guard knew if that was the right way to do it.


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    #1713
    acbar
    Registered Users Posts: 18 ✭acbar


    My passport is just out of date. I’m Irish lived here all my life. I’m divorced since my last passport was renewed so will be looking to revert to maiden name when reapplying. I’m planning a holiday in 4 weeks time but wondering if I apply to have passport renewed in maiden name will it take too long or should I renew in married name and after holiday have it changed to maiden name, looking for any advice, thanks!
    Ps I have all documents required for name change ready to go.


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    #1714
    Ponster
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 10,911 Mod ✭✭✭✭Ponster


    It'll *probably* be fine in 4 weeks but as long as it's valid then why add something to your holidays that may generate stress?


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    #1715
    damianmcr
    Registered Users Posts: 740 ✭✭✭damianmcr


    For a normal renewal what exactly do the passport office do? What's the process?

    Just curious.


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    #1716
    Kablamo!
    Registered Users Posts: 879 ✭✭✭Kablamo!


    I'm travelling to Belgium in mid September, my passport expires in February 2020. Do I need to try to renew it now or should I be okay to travel?


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    #1717
    killbillvol2
    Registered Users Posts: 5,178 ✭✭✭killbillvol2


    Kablamo! wrote: »
    I'm travelling to Belgium in mid September, my passport expires in February 2020. Do I need to try to renew it now or should I be okay to travel?

    You're fine. As long as you return before it expires In February!


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    #1718
    Caranica
    Registered Users Posts: 10,031 ✭✭✭✭Caranica


    OSI wrote: »
    Total pain in the arse trying to get my passport because the name on my birth cert and the name I use as an adult are different. Sent them my drivers license, PSC card and existing UK passport all showing my current name yet they want me to send 2 original documents dated before 2015 addressed to me with that name.

    They require proof of common usage. When I wanted to change back to my maiden name they wanted two original documents for each of the three previous years. Luckily I'd only changed my passport so all my other docs were in my maiden name anyway.


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    #1719
    cruais
    Registered Users Posts: 1,559 ✭✭✭cruais


    Hi folks

    Sorry if this is in the wrong forum

    Heading on holidays September 7th. Just realised my 3 year olds passport is out of date since july. Need it renewed pronto.

    I'm thinking making an appointment in the office is the quickest way now. I have everything stamped from the guards and filled in. Can I go without him or does he need to be with me?


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    #1720
    Stheno
    Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 51,687 Mod ✭✭✭✭Stheno


    Can you renew it online?


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    #1721
    cruais
    Registered Users Posts: 1,559 ✭✭✭cruais


    Stheno wrote: »
    Can you renew it online?
    Yes but the number of working days it will take is longer and unfortunately time isn't on my side.

    If you go in in person it is quicker. Costs more obviously but I don't mind


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    #1722
    Stheno
    Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 51,687 Mod ✭✭✭✭Stheno


    cruais wrote: »
    Yes but the number of working days it will take is longer and unfortunately time isn't on my side.

    If you go in in person it is quicker. Costs more obviously but I don't mind

    I'd a colleague renew online last Monday.
    Passport in his letterbox Thursday


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    #1723
    cruais
    Registered Users Posts: 1,559 ✭✭✭cruais


    Stheno wrote: »
    I'd a colleague renew online last Monday.
    Passport in his letterbox Thursday

    Fantastic! I might just risk it and if no sign in time for holiday I'll ring and see. Thanks a mill for that


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    #1724
    Wheety
    Registered Users Posts: 5,510 ✭✭✭Wheety


    My wife applied for a renewal on a Monday recently. Passport delivered on the Wednesday.

    Do it tonight.


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    #1725
    Kevski
    Registered Users Posts: 937 ✭✭✭Kevski


    I’ve had a similar experiences to the posters above. Online renewal is incredibly quick so you should be fine!


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    #1726
    steve-o
    Registered Users Posts: 905 ✭✭✭steve-o


    To all those posters above, the OP's renewal is for a child. It requires paperwork even if initiated online.

    OP: online renewal will probably not get it to you in time.


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    #1727
    Stheno
    Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 51,687 Mod ✭✭✭✭Stheno


    steve-o wrote: »
    To all those posters above, the OP's renewal is for a child. It requires paperwork even if initiated online.

    OP: online renewal will probably not get it to you in time.

    It can be done online also


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    #1728
    CR 7
    Registered Users Posts: 3,695 ✭✭✭CR 7


    I renewed mine online Saturday and the tracker is saying the estimated dispatch date is 5th September.


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    #1729
    towger
    Registered Users Posts: 440 ✭✭towger


    CR 7 wrote: »
    I renewed mine online Saturday and the tracker is saying the estimated dispatch date is 5th September.

    Renewed my wife’s late Monday evening, arrived Friday.
    Until the Wednesday evening though the tracker was also giving a date a couple of weeks later. Then the tracker refreshed to the expected ( and actual ) delivery.
    Have to say, fantastic service.

    As mentioned by others though, with travel so soon and a child, that might be just too risky, passport office probably better option.


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    #1730
    Nigel Fairservice
    Registered Users, Moderators, Regional Abroad Moderators Posts: 2,184 Mod ✭✭✭✭Nigel Fairservice


    A child's renewal isn't as straight forward as an adult renewal. A paper consent still has to be completed and posted to the relevant office.

    Make an appointment at one of the passport offices. You will get an issue date for the passport. You will have it for that date. It will take all the uncertainty out of it if you do it that way.


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    #1731
    CR 7
    Registered Users Posts: 3,695 ✭✭✭CR 7


    CR 7 wrote: »
    I renewed mine online Saturday and the tracker is saying the estimated dispatch date is 5th September.

    My passport status is now printed and posted on Monday 26th after ordering on Saturday 24th. Passport card is printing as of today Wednesday 28th so might be posted today also. Tracker still shows estimated dispatch 5th September...


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    #1732
    _Whimsical_
    Registered Users Posts: 7,955 ✭✭✭_Whimsical_


    My passport has lapsed for more than 5 years.

    I want to make a new application for a passport now but I really don't want to get the Public Services Card.The guy I spoke to in the passport office told me I didn't need the Public Services Card as its necessity for application is now under review.
    The problem is I have no valid photo ID now.

    Will they accept my birth cert, proof of address, ID confirmed by Gardai for identity purposes without a photo ID?


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    #1733
    LonesomeDove
    Registered Users Posts: 1 ✭LonesomeDove


    Hi, my passport has expired 5 and a half years ago (March 2014) and I was told that I would have to make a request for a new passport rather than being able to make a passport renewal request. I was to travel unexpectedly in 3 weeks at the end of September but have been informed that it will take a minimum of 15 working days at least before it will be processed using Passport Express. I am in the North so was wondering if I was to book an appointment in Dublin and come with all the relevant papers would there by any chance that they could process the request and treat it as a passport renewal or is that simply not possible and my only option is that I will have to apply for a first time application and wait a minimum of 15 working days for the process to complete?? Any information is appreciated.


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    #1734
    Caranica
    Registered Users Posts: 10,031 ✭✭✭✭Caranica


    Once a passport has expired by over 5 years to the day its a new application. Never heard of any amendments to that


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    #1735
    jasonb
    Registered Users Posts: 3,314 ✭✭✭jasonb


    So I got my new Irish Passport a few days ago. It’s the Passport Book and there’s a big white sticker on the back cover with my Name, Date of Birth and a barcode. Does this need to stay on the Passport or can I take it off? I’m guessing it was used for keeping track of it when I ordered it, rather than actually being important for travel?

    Thanks...


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    #1736
    Mr.Crinklewood
    Registered Users Posts: 12,396 ✭✭✭✭Mr.Crinklewood


    You can take it off now Jason.


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    #1737
    Slippin Jimmy
    Registered Users Posts: 6,031 ✭✭✭Slippin Jimmy


    Its for tracking purposes only. You can take it off.


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    #1738
    jasonb
    Registered Users Posts: 3,314 ✭✭✭jasonb


    Great, thanks for your quick replies!


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    #1739
    Hal3000
    Closed Accounts Posts: 818 ✭✭✭Hal3000


    jasonb wrote: »
    Great, thanks for your quick replies!

    My work here is done. But you didn’t do anything ! Didn’t I ?


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    #1740
    Jacksquat
    Registered Users Posts: 229 ✭✭Jacksquat


    I also have to commend the online service. Applied yesterday and got it in post today.


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    #1741
    poisonated
    Registered Users Posts: 2,277 ✭✭✭poisonated


    Apologies if this had been answeeed before, I couldn’t find recent information regarding this.
    I believe that if you lose a certain amount of passports that you will then only be given a passport valid for 1 year.
    My question is, is this the case if your passport gets damaged? I travel a lot and my passport is not in great condition due to this and needing it for ID in the USA. I have lost a couple of passports but would like to get a new one as I’d be worried I couldn’t get into some countries if it is in a poor condition? Thanks


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