UncleBud wrote: ↑

Wed Feb 02, 2022 2:47 am

Glad to hear your good news, jgclancy!

Thanks UncleBud.....can book my flight now to Ireland.
I'll also look into getting a Stamp 6 in my USA Passport in case I ever misplace my Irish one I'll be okay. Have to go to Dublin to do that though

jgclancy

There are forums out there dated from the early 2000's showing regular people had sent FBR applications, been approved then applied and received a passport all in a three month period. Simpler times :roll: My brother did the FBR route in 1999 --took a month. Back then was a different world than fro...

1) Online application received: 18/9/21 Supporting docs mailed from USA : 4/11/21 --was traveling so delay in getting it sent 2) We have received your application. You must submit your supporting documents to proceed with the application. 5/11/2021 3) Processing application: We have received your su...

babyhalloween2 wrote: ↑

Fri Jan 28, 2022 2:32 pm

Happy Friday everyone!
I have received my FBR certificate in the post, and I'm so pleased!
From submission on the 28th September 2019 to today, that's 854 days.
Wishing you all speedy confirmation!

Congrats!!!!

jgclancy

Hi all. I'm out of the FBR frying pan and into the passport application fire. Can anyone confirm whether I need a stamp or business card from my witness who will certify my identity verification form? My GP has agreed to fill it in with me next week, but I'm unclear on what evidence she needs to pr...

The witness signs your form after witnessing you sign it. He also signs & dates two of the photos. Make outlines on a piece of paper of the photo size and have the witness practice a little. Lastly, he sings a true copy of YOU-The Applicants ID. Add a statement like: I, witnesses name (printed) ...

What an amazing thread! I've tried to find the answer to my question by searching the thread, but can't see anything quite concrete. As such: Does anyone know if the queue is ordered by date of application 'submitted', i.e., via online and payment made OR by when supporting documents were received?...

Hi everyone, I'm applying for FBR through an Irish grandparent. I can either apply through my grandmother or grandfather, but I don't have a copy of their marriage certificate. Is this needed if there's not been a name change? I'm wondering if applying through my grandfather (no name change) withou...

Hi everyone, I'm applying for FBR through an Irish grandparent. I can either apply through my grandmother or grandfather, but I don't have a copy of their marriage certificate. Is this needed if there's not been a name change? I'm wondering if applying through my grandfather (no name change) withou...

question about the first-time application passport, do I have to send the documents when I am applying for that? or can I send the documents after? I will be traveling so I can't send my passport. You apply online then send documents with application that you have to print out. You can send a notar...

Hi all, I submitted my application only a few weeks ago and by the looks of things on the main foreign birth register post, I won’t hear back before two years at the earliest :shock:. I just have a few questions if anyone can help as I’ve not heard back from the department directly: 1) The website ...

I’m trying to submit an application to the Foreign Births Register but I am unable to supply one document. Please help? My understanding is as follows: My grandmother is Irish by birth (I.e. born in Ireland) so in order to register I need to show descent through her. I have all the documents I need...

When ID's are notarized it's best to add a declaration statement . For me it was like this: I, ( full name on ID), declare that this is a valid, true copy of my official US passport. Usually the notary is just stamping that it is you signing Not that the ID is true & valid. They can't do that T...

In my previous post today I said that I was moving on to Irish passport application. I have successfully filled in the online process and my application has been accepted. I now have to resend ID documents including "Original passport from country of birth (if you have one)". It is quite ...

Anyone coming up on their "due date" or have gone past it? I'm at day 52 now, status bar went back from 100% on Dec 1st to 80% now, still processing application. I did get a hold of them via web chat but they could provide no information other than the application is going through entitle...

I have just submitted application form and documents but kicking myself for unbelievable carelessness over checking how my witness worded their statement on photocopy of state-issued id. On the page with copy of passport id the witness has written 'I (name of witness) can certify I have seen a true...

I don't suppose you know where they are currently in terms of those batches? And also whether I can expect any notification of my documents actually being received? No. You should follow the main thread for FBR. People will have active applications and dates. They even have a spreadsheet for many o...

So I submitted an FBR application for myself and brother in september of 2020, however by the time I had the documents ready to go in December the offices had closed, a boat I'm sure many are in. I have since sent the documents as soon as they reopened (still don't know if they have my very importa...

Also, two of the four passport photos need to be witnessed. How are people doing this? There’s not much space on the back of a passport photo, so I’m not sure how they are expecting a certified as true statement, name, date, signature, official stamp and address etc. Handy tip for anyone with pets ...

Hello all, I've been following this for a while and thought I'd let you know that my application (receipt of papers acknowledged on 26/11/2019) has today been approved. I'll be watching the letterbox like a hawk for the next few days! I've entered data on the spreadsheet. It was a very straightforw...

Guys, thanks so much for the insight and the quick reply. I'm thrilled. I’ve actually just let my parents know and they are both pleasantly surprised. I do have a couple more questions if I may. A police officer can certify documents as a true copy of the original, but do you think police (civilian...

Hi all--Long time lurker, and many thanks to those who share their tips and experiences. I received my good news today! In August 2019, my application and documentation were received, and not a word since then. But today, got the email we are all hoping for. Wishing you all the best! Congrats--I'll...

Oops...swap those day/month numbers on my last post estimated issue date is Feb 3rd not March 2nd (only about 2 months)
Common mistake between US & EU

jgclancy

Skyhigh123-More progress: 7/11/2019 Email to let me know that my payment has been taken 25/11/2019 Email confirmation that my documents had been received 19/11/2021 Telephone call to confirm that my application was successful and checking my address 30/11/2021 Congratulations email, certificate has...

Hello, After a VERY long wait, I'm excited to say I got an email today saying my FBR application has been approved. Below is my Timeline: Application online: July 29/2019 Documents received: Aug 20/2019 Address Confirmation Email: Nov 30/2021 Congratulations Email: Nov 30/2021 FBR Certificate Recei...