Final update. Thanks all on this fbr and passport journey My timeline is as follows Online application 30/04/23 Docs received/processing application (verifying docs) 10/05/23 Processing application 17/05/23 Printing passbook 17/06/23 Dispatched - 20/06/23 Received - 22/06/23 Estimated issue date 08/...

My timeline is as follows

Online application 30/04/23
Docs received/processing application (verifying docs) 10/05/23
Processing application 17/05/23
Printing passbook 17/06/23
Dispatched - TBD
Received - TBD
Estimated issue date 08/06/23

Expected issue date 08/06 here, also stuck on processing.

I'm guessing there has been a surge of applications before the summer holidays. Probably be 2 weeks longer than it was a month or so ago.

Will update when it dispatched or moves along.

Hi all, I join you from the FBR thread. Applied online: 24/04/2023 Sent documents (from UK, Royal Mail): 25/04/2023 Documents arrived (according to Royal Mail): 03/05/2023 Documents received (according to DFA): 03/05/2023 Estimated issue date: 31/05/2023 Slightly concerned that I sent certified cop...

Anyone notice the tracking system doesn't work for them?

When I search for my tracking code it now just hangs and doesn't show any tracking.

A few days ago was showing tracking was due to be done by 8th June original estimated date.

Thanks guys that explains why I haven't got confirmation of receipt yet. I'm guessing the latest alert/stage updates each day. June shoes 3 days ago the request for documents still. Feel a bit more relaxed now

Hi all, My passport documents were delivered by a post on the 10th may. The passport tracking system hasn't updated yet, at least I don't think so. On the 9th I have this message We have received your application. You must submit your supporting documents to proceed with the application I'm guessing...

Thanks for the replies. Guys, guess it's posting from UK then. I guess nobody used a notarised copy of the FBR certificate? Ok sure I saw you could send it with a notarised copy. Will probably take the risk.

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Sat Apr 29, 2023 7:27 pm

Hi. No I sent the original FBR Certificate. I didn’t know there was an option.

Thanks. I'm tempted to make a little trip out of it and head to Dublin to hand deliver the application. Figured this was also an option.

Great to know I can get certify copy of passport/driving license though.

Hi All I’ve lurked here a while. It’s been helpful. My passport is printing now so I guess I’m at the end of things. I thought I’d put a few things out there in case they help others. Application by FBR. This is my 3rd citizenship by the way, in case his helps anyone. “Dual citizenship “ means simp...

Hi guys, for those that have successfully got their passports back via the FBR route in the UK I have some questions. Reading conflicting information on what I can send with the first application. I have the photos ready from a photo me booth, but daunted by how I can get my original passport (or dr...

Docs received: 20th June 2022 Address check: 10th March 2023 Congrats email (certificate not sent) : 20th March 2023 Certificate Dispatched Formal: TBC Seeing other people's dates hoping the certificate is dispatched soon, have. A tracking number but it's not been issued yet. Weird how some people g...

Just wanted to post this heads up about sending in your existing passport with your Irish passport application. Anyone who resides outside of Ireland can send a copy. This is from the passport application Consent Form - just applied online last night. I'm sending a notarized copy of my passport wit...

Hi guys. For the passport application in the UK can I use a solicitor to certify a photocopy of my driving license? I don't want to send my original passport as seen people losing it in royal mai. Also are there any other decent postal services to get it to Ireland? I was thinking of RM tracked and ...

I'm living in an actual nightmare. It took almost 29 months for my FBR certificate to arrive after application. Now Royal Mail have LOST my passport application, which contained my birth certificate and my FBR!! Does anyone know how much it will cost to get a replacement and how long I'll have to w...

Hi guys, Found this site really useful when working out how long things could take. Here are my details. I received the approved email today. Online application: 13/06/22 Documents received: 20/06/22 Address confirm: 10/03/23 Congratulations: 20/03/23 - Certificate Received: TBD Great to be Irish. W...