Ok so i have just went to the Passport office of Cork and the lady there told me that the fastest way to get the passport if to book an appointment and get your documents checked at the counter. This will be much faster than going through passport express service. So believing her i have booked an ...

As far as i know if you book appointment and show up in passport office dublin/cork. You can get your passport within 3 to 10 working days depending on your application. Fee is a bit higher for standard passport. 150 euro. And they have mentioned on website that it will take 5 working days. That is ...

I emailed citizenship info and been told I am scheduled to attend the citizenship ceremony on the 26th of April 2pm. I didnt get the formal letter yet in the post but ive been told it will come in the next few days. But I am worried that it will get postponed again as we dont have a government at t...

I got invitation letter yesterday. It is for 9.20 am.

Would like to thank everybody and specially KingdomMan for helping me throughout the process. Best of luck to everyone.

jumanufer wrote:I just got an appointment in Clondalkin or april 28th. I was trying to book in newbridge since we live close, but it was impossible even for the full month of May

I can imagine, the amount of people applying for this PSC will be quite high. Atleast you got appointment for this month.

Yeah i did it online. And no apppointments available til May. Good thing u mentioned it as it is much better to have this sorted already. Thanks again Brainy. And sorry for the confusion. Appointments are hard to get even now. I have no idea about dublin but in co kildare it is not available for fe...

Yeah i did it online. And no apppointments available til May. Good thing u mentioned it as it is much better to have this sorted already. Thanks again Brainy. And sorry for the confusion. Appointments are hard to get even now. I have no idea about dublin but in co kildare it is not available for fe...

From 29th March 2016, if you are residing in the state, you must submit a copy of public service card when applying for first time passport application. I think this is just for lost, stolen and damaged passport. Yeah sorry my bad. Ive seen the info. Thanks brainy will definitely to this asap too. ...

Hi All, I got my PSC card last week. It arrived after a few days so it shouldn't take too long to receive it. On the website they advise you to go to the nearest social services office to apply for your card, but there wasn't an appointment available for 3/4 weeks at my nearest social services offi...

You are welcome bro. Get it done before the ceremony. The Public Services Card was introduced in 2012 to facilitate ease of access to public services. The Public Services Card is replacing the Social Services Card used to collect social welfare payments and the Free Travel Pass. You can apply one by...

If you read in press release section on www.dfa.ie . It is clearly mentioned that first time adult passport application will be required to hold a PSC (public service card). It is also required for the application of lost, stolen and damaged passport. Other renewal applications are not affected. New...

The Public Services Card was introduced in 2012 to facilitate ease of access to public services. The Public Services Card is replacing the Social Services Card used to collect social welfare payments and the Free Travel Pass. You can apply one by booking appointment online on www.mywelfare.ie Face t...

I received confirmation email that i will be invited to 15th of April ceremony in dublin. Best of luck to everyone

Hi all I got my approval today. Dated 26th of jan Applied in end of may Second stage end of july Thanks all for help and special thanks to KingdomMan. Best of luck for everybody in waiting for their approvals. HAPPY DAYS ARE HERE!!! CONGRATS!!!! :D Thanks again. I really appreciate your help and al...

Hi all

I got my approval today. Dated 26th of jan

Applied in end of may

Second stage end of july

Thanks all for help and special thanks to KingdomMan.

Best of luck for everybody in waiting for their approvals.

Got reply from inis. A letter has issued to you from this office today. You should be receiving same over the coming days. Hi again you should ask if it's a decision or further documents ? I am 100% sure its approval Good luck and congrats in advance Thanks buddy. I am sure its good news as i was i...

Got reply from inis.
A letter has issued to you from this office today. You should be receiving
same over the coming days.

I wrote to inis. Lets wait for the reply.

Hello All, I rang in the citizenship today and a very nice and humble lady told me that a correspondence is in the post for me, (Fingers Crossed) Should be with me tomorrow or day after. Timeline: Applied: End May 2nd Stage: End July Nothing after since that, Please According to your experience if ...

KingdomMan wrote:

brainy04 wrote:How long an application can stay in advanced stage. I think aam going to make a record for being in advanced stage for longest period of time.

Hey! Just relax.. You're almost there, done and dusted. Wait for the next few days or couple of weeks at most.

Thanks KingdomMan.

Whats the story with phone line of inis. I tried ringing many times but nobody answer. Or most of the time call doesn't connect. I am trying to ring on 062-32500

How long an application can stay in advanced stage. I think aam going to make a record for being in advanced stage for longest period of time.

Hello Spider man have the same timeline Apply in 12.05.2015 Further Doc 22.06.2015 2nd Stage since 13.08.2015 Advance Stage since Start Of January But they send me this Email Hi, Your application is currently at an advanced stage of processing. You should be hearing back from this office over the c...

Hello Guys, Any approvals for those who applied in May 2015 and still waiting, As their are few in here who are still waiting including me, Timeline:- Acknowledgement End May 2015. 2nd Stage: End July 2015. No update since! Please if any one is waiting as or near my timeline. Thanks Much Appreciate...