Woohoo!!! Received the congratulations email today! The certs have been printed and posted. I’ll check the tracking they provided tomorrow as it’s not updated yet! Updated timeline Application submitted: 03/09/22 Documents sent: 23/02/23 Application received: 20/03/23 Address confirmation: 9/12/23 ...
Woohoo!!! Received the congratulations email today! The certs have been printed and posted. I’ll check the tracking they provided tomorrow as it’s not updated yet! Updated timeline Application submitted: 03/09/22 Documents sent: 23/02/23 Application received: 20/03/23 Address confirmation: 9/12/23 A...
A friend of mine had their photos rejected because they didn't write the application number on the back of the two witnessed photos. I don't see this on the application instructions or checklist. Has anyone heard of this? I don't think I did this when I sent my documents in last month. I can’t reca...
First post - today is the day the congrats email landed :D Timeline:- Application submitted online - 25/01/2023 Documents received: 15/03/23 (posted around 3 weeks before) Address check: 05/12/23 Address confirmation sent via email: 05/12/23 Congratulations email: 03/01/24 The congrats email goes o...
Hi everyone. I just got my congrats email so thought I’d add my timescales which will hopefully help someone. Application submitted online - 31/08/2022 Documents sent: 23/09/22 Documents received: 03/10/22 Additional documents request: 15/07/23 Additional documents sent: 18/09/23 Address check: 22/...
Woohoo! Just got the congratulations email so I am excited to update the spreadsheet and the forum! My application is through my irish born grandfather who adopted my mother. I originally did a joint application with my sister and there was a bit of a delay getting someone to witness everything (ho...
Hi everyone. I just got my congrats email so thought I’d add my timescales which will hopefully help someone. Application submitted online - 31/08/2022 Documents sent: 23/09/22 Documents received: 03/10/22 Additional documents request: 15/07/23 Additional documents sent: 18/09/23 Address check: 22/...
Well I’ve received a perfunctory email today saying my children’s certificates are being printed but no “congratulations”.. slightly saddened by the lack of celebration but i’m over the moon. Things seem to be speeding up now so good luck to all, hope you hear something back soon FBR Timeline Appli...
Both his paternal grandparents were born in Ireland however he is applying through his grandfather, does he still need to supply marriage certificates for his grandparents and his parents? The more documents you provide, the better, as far as I've heard. FBR folks can give better advice. am I corre...
Well I’ve received a perfunctory email today saying my children’s certificates are being printed but no “congratulations”.. slightly saddened by the lack of celebration but i’m over the moon. Things seem to be speeding up now so good luck to all, hope you hear something back soon FBR Timeline Applic...
I used the family dentist since the GPs don't do it here any more and has went smoothly so far. Just asked for the required stuff and they helped out. I put a business card in as well as their stamp for good measure. Docs rec'd - March 20 Address Check - Nov 1st What’s the google doc? Update: Appro...
I'm getting a bit worried about my wait times at the moment Application submitted: 16/12/2020 Documents received: 04/02/2022 (COVID related problems with getting a solicitor to look at the documents, sent them a week before this date) Clarification Email: 20/02/2023 (Missing document, replacement s...
Received address confirmation today!! Email was for both children .. Your application for entry into the Foreign Births Register will be approved shortly and a Foreign Birth Registration Certificate and your original documents will be returned to you by registered post, which will require a signatur...
Has anyone else made the application then moved address?
When they send me the confirm address Mail, is it just as simple as giving the new address or will they then need new proof of address sent to them
Good afternoon. Today I received an email which I will post below. Can I get excited yet and does anyone know how long I can expect to wait if of course I didn't make a mistake on the application. Thanks In advance for any information. Application and confirmation of receipt march 2023 I am current...
Hi guys. Another FBS applicant here. I sent my documents in March this year and haven't heard anything since. It seems like most people here got a receipt or documents received email. So now I'm concerned that they never received the application. Did anyone else hear nothing after sending their app...
Hi everyone! Very grateful for this forum, it’s helping me with my patience - it’ll all be worth it! Looking at everyone’s timelines, I imagine I have another 4/5 months until the congratulation email (fingers crossed) I applied for my Irish passport which was relatively straight forward. I then dec...
