Submitted my application on 17th Feb 2020, sent off documents shortly after but never received the confirmation of received documents. Is this cause for worry? I sent the docs on 21.2.20 and got the docs received email on 25.11.20 - I would certainly ask the question now that we are able to. I'm su...

Oh that's interesting, I didn't know the chat was running again. I had assumed it was not back yet. How long ago did you get through?

I think it was about 6 weeks ago - got through first time in around 5 mins

Submitted my application on 17th Feb 2020, sent off documents shortly after but never received the confirmation of received documents. Is this cause for worry? I sent the docs on 21.2.20 and got the docs received email on 25.11.20 - I would certainly ask the question now that we are able to. I'm su...

Submitted my application on 17th Feb 2020, sent off documents shortly after but never received the confirmation of received documents. Is this cause for worry? I sent the docs on 21.2.20 and got the docs received email on 25.11.20 - I would certainly ask the question now that we are able to. I'm su...

I've been lurking here for a while and finally got some news: Application received: Dec 29 2019 Request for docs: Feb 17 2022 They requested that I send in my mom's FBR, which seems strange because I'm applying through my grandmother (her mother) and I sent in all the appropriate documentation for ...

We're so close to the first Jan 2020 approval - I can smell it...

There are currently 32,000 applications for which documentation has been received, and which are awaiting processing. In 2020, documents were received for just over 16,000 applications, with 11,000 received in 2021. Of the applications currently on hand, just over 12,000 have been awaiting processi...

Just spotted on the DFA Website (updated) today - I know this has been discussed before on here, but don't remember it ever being confirmed officially https://www.dfa.ie/passports/updates/ Of relevance & interesting for us Applications will be processed strictly in order of the date that their s...

Just spotted on the DFA Website today - I know this has been discussed before on here, but don't remember it ever being confirmed officially https://www.dfa.ie/passports/updates/ Of relevance & interesting for us Applications will be processed strictly in order of the date that their supporting ...

They wanted my fathers marriage certificate to my mother, and my marriage certificate to my wife. As I'm claiming through my Father (born outside Ireland to an Irish born parent) and in turn my paternal grandmother (born in Ireland) I'd included my grandmothers marriage certificate to my grandfathe...

Long time lurker, first time poster. This forum has been so helpful, both in terms of answering questions, but in helping me stay sane while waiting as well :) I finally had contact from the team recently! I'm so excited to see movement on my application, my timeline: Application: 25/09/2019 Docume...

I have just seen this on the Oireachtas website. A reply to questions from Deputies to the Minister for Foreign Affairs regarding the backlog of FBR applications (dated 21 September 2021). There are over 31,000 unprocessed applications. At present and only emergency cases are being dealt with (as w...

Good option for those missing their confirmation email though

Also, for people looking for confirmation from the FBR team, you can submit a question via the dfa.ie "contact us" form on their website, and they will respond. You can give them your application number and they will check it for you. That's interesting - have you had some success using t...

Outstanding effort - thank you!

It's a shame we can't verify everyone, and as per the comment above, those who have forgotten up come back and report - still, an excellent resource.

I'll be very excited to see the first 2020 applicant go through (I know there was a sister/pregnancy one)

With all the waiting and no information or communication so many are despairing. The FBR and passport processing is a clearly a big issue for the whole country. The passport delays featured in a Live phone-in on RTE radio just a few weeks ago. If you want to hear some of the issues experienced it g...

Just got through to the webchat, incidentally it was the first time I have tried (Feb 20 applicant) - got straight in and only waited for 15 minutes... Asked for an update in relation to FBR and this was the answer Unfortunately processing of FBR applications are still on Hold and updates on the res...

Latest ... maybe someone put this earlier ... https://www.irishtimes.com/news/ireland/irish-news/september-20th-to-be-key-date-for-reopening-taoiseach-says-1.4657671 So a full work schedule at the FBR offices begins in earnest from 20th September according to the Taoiseach. Hoorah! I had missed thi...

Hello all, just submitted my application online today. Planning to send documents tomorrow.... maybe a silly question but can anyone recommend packaging / envelope that is sturdy enough as I am sending all original documents? Good question - I sent mine in one of those nice and sturdy bubble wrappe...

"Congratulations, your application for Irish citizenship through entry on the Foreign Births Register has been successful. A certificate has now been printed and posted to the address provided by you. Please note that your application will be sent via Registered post and someone will need to b...

Good news to share with all! I contacted the passport office today to ask about expediting my FBR application due to pregnancy, and I was told by the agent that the FBR office will be reopening fully sometime in September and to expect an exact date announcement on the FBR website on September 1st....

Thanks for the interesting update Angelo_2019

I agree that it's evolving into team pot-luck in terms of who picks up your application!

Hi all, long time lurker here with a question about the 'confirmation of address' email. I posted my application on 27 Feb 2020 and haven't received any contact since then. I sent my docs by recorded delivery so I know they were definitely received in Balbriggan; just wanted to know whether anyone ...

Afternoon all. Irish grandmother, British parents, and so I have applied for FBR. Applied and paid in February 2020, no confirmation of address email so far, and for my own sanity I'm not putting any timeline on when I expect to receive such an email. In the meantime, I've set up an email filter to...

Hello Folks; Learned a lot from this forum (so huge thanks), little late to update, but... Application sent: 21.2.20 Documents received: 25.2.2020 Address confirmation: pending Added to FBR: pending Certificate printed: pending When I first applied I was expecting November / December 2020, but now I...