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Congrats Hollyq, I bet it was fab to receive the Irish passport with a golden harp on it. Can't wait until that day comes for me! Seems like in most cases it's taking about 18 months. My British one ran out and that is taking 10 weeks as opposed to the usual 3 - but I can live with that. I guess all one can do is apply and wait - although I have been huffing and puffing a bit. I guess everything's all rather up in the air at present. Reading the posts on here helps to know how it's going for others.Hollyq wrote: ↑Sun Jul 18, 2021 1:08 amHi,
I got my passport (timeline below) but am waiting for my children’s (applied through their fathers citizenship because I wasn’t on the register when they were born). I can see from other posts that they’re by no means near the front of the queue (and I’m happy to be patient) but I’ve seen a few posts about parents being asked to resubmit their children’s photos and I’m just curious if anyone knows if there’s an age limit/guidance on this? Ie are they only asking babies that would now be toddlers etc? My children were 5 and 8 so although they’ve changed they’d still be recognisable.
My timeline (team 12);
Application : 01/11/2019
Conf docs received: 03/12/2019
Conf of address: 22/12/2020
Congratulations: 20/04/2021
Cert received: 23/4/2021
Passport application: 14/05/2021
Passport received: 02/07/2021
Children:
Application: 10/12/2020
Conf docs received: 02/01/2021
Nothing since
Thanks and good luck everyone. I think this process is a test - being irish means never being in a rush to do anything
Just realised I put the wrong years on the children’s timeline! Should have been 2019 and 2020 respectively.Hollyq wrote: ↑Sun Jul 18, 2021 1:08 amHi,
I got my passport (timeline below) but am waiting for my children’s (applied through their fathers citizenship because I wasn’t on the register when they were born). I can see from other posts that they’re by no means near the front of the queue (and I’m happy to be patient) but I’ve seen a few posts about parents being asked to resubmit their children’s photos and I’m just curious if anyone knows if there’s an age limit/guidance on this? Ie are they only asking babies that would now be toddlers etc? My children were 5 and 8 so although they’ve changed they’d still be recognisable.
My timeline (team 12);
Application : 01/11/2019
Conf docs received: 03/12/2019
Conf of address: 22/12/2020
Congratulations: 20/04/2021
Cert received: 23/4/2021
Passport application: 14/05/2021
Passport received: 02/07/2021
Children:
Application: 10/12/2020
Conf docs received: 02/01/2021
Nothing since
Thanks and good luck everyone. I think this process is a test - being irish means never being in a rush to do anything
For info, UK passport applications on-line are actually taking 3-4 weeks at present, paper apps 4-5 weeks. Passport Office is warning up to 10 weeks as they expect demand to rise as people begin travelling again.EmmaKate wrote: ↑Sun Jul 18, 2021 1:57 pmCongrats Hollyq, I bet it was fab to receive the Irish passport with a golden harp on it. Can't wait until that day comes for me! Seems like in most cases it's taking about 18 months. My British one ran out and that is taking 10 weeks as opposed to the usual 3 - but I can live with that. I guess all one can do is apply and wait - although I have been huffing and puffing a bit. I guess everything's all rather up in the air at present. Reading the posts on here helps to know how it's going for others.
Heya EmmaKate,EmmaKate wrote: ↑Sun Jul 18, 2021 1:57 pmCongrats Hollyq, I bet it was fab to receive the Irish passport with a golden harp on it. Can't wait until that day comes for me! Seems like in most cases it's taking about 18 months. My British one ran out and that is taking 10 weeks as opposed to the usual 3 - but I can live with that. I guess all one can do is apply and wait - although I have been huffing and puffing a bit. I guess everything's all rather up in the air at present. Reading the posts on here helps to know how it's going for others.
Flatcap_Julius wrote: ↑Mon Jul 19, 2021 9:45 amFor info, UK passport applications on-line are actually taking 3-4 weeks at present, paper apps 4-5 weeks. Passport Office is warning up to 10 weeks as they expect demand to rise as people begin travelling again.EmmaKate wrote: ↑Sun Jul 18, 2021 1:57 pmCongrats Hollyq, I bet it was fab to receive the Irish passport with a golden harp on it. Can't wait until that day comes for me! Seems like in most cases it's taking about 18 months. My British one ran out and that is taking 10 weeks as opposed to the usual 3 - but I can live with that. I guess all one can do is apply and wait - although I have been huffing and puffing a bit. I guess everything's all rather up in the air at present. Reading the posts on here helps to know how it's going for others.
My cousin works at DFAT in Balbriggan (not on FBR though) and he tells me the vast majority of staff are still seconded to covid-related roles in other parts of the civil service. Staff have all been working throughout the pandemic, just not in their usual roles.
Despite having a bit of inside info through family, I think I'm probably the longest-serving FBR waitee now at 28 months It's for my kids though and they're in no rush. Such is life!
Heya EmmaKate,EmmaKate wrote: ↑Sun Jul 18, 2021 1:57 pmCongrats Hollyq, I bet it was fab to receive the Irish passport with a golden harp on it. Can't wait until that day comes for me! Seems like in most cases it's taking about 18 months. My British one ran out and that is taking 10 weeks as opposed to the usual 3 - but I can live with that. I guess all one can do is apply and wait - although I have been huffing and puffing a bit. I guess everything's all rather up in the air at present. Reading the posts on here helps to know how it's going for others.
Thanks Woody. I'm glad that questions about FBR are being raised in the Oireachtas. As usual the reply from SC is not particularly helpful. He says: "In situations where the completion of registrations potentially impact on the rights of a person, it will consider urgent requests to expedite registered applications on a case by case basis". Such applicants are advised on the Department’s website to make contact with the Passport Service through the WebChat service." The fact is that the only right they seem concerned with is the right to pass on hereditary citizenship. The not processing of the FBR affects many other rights, for example in my case, my right to go and live in my cottage for more than 90 days in every 180, my right to work in Luxembourg etc, yet the DFA are not concerned with such things. The service on the live chats is virtually nonexistent. They are about as approachable as a house on fire, and as helpful as a bunch of amoebas.Woody TS wrote: ↑Mon Jul 19, 2021 2:27 pmhttps://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/qu ... 05-26/143/
https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/members/me ... 998-10-23/
I know right? Besides there are plenty of websites that provide leather Irish passport covers that people could put over their British passports if they are that concerned. Seems like a real rigmarole just for the aesthetics of the physical passport.chelsearob77 wrote: ↑Mon Jul 19, 2021 1:09 pmWhat is there to be ashamed about having a British passport?
The DFA site doesn't mention an application number for online passport applications. Maybe a number is generated during the online process (when I applied the paper app was the only option).tommlennon wrote: ↑Tue Jul 20, 2021 5:57 pmUpdating for those tracking dates and a question about passport application process..
- Oct 24 2019 - email notification, FBR application received
- Jun 14 2021- email; confirmation of address request
- Jun 28 2021- Congrats. FBR Certificate will be sent post...signature required.
- Jul 16 2021 - Certificate received via US Post (no signature required).
Q: So my next step is applying for an Irish passport. I have my cert. number and can get digital photos prepared. Can I use my FBR cert number to apply for the passport online? Is that the best route? Any advice to avoid delays?
Thanks!
Sorry if this sounds harsh but if you got through FBR you can figure out the passport process. There is ample documentation on the web: https://www.dfa.ie/passports. If you're in eligible country, you start the process online and will be told which documents have to be mailed in, e.g. FBR certificate, birth certificate, photo ID etc. Good luck!tommlennon wrote: ↑Tue Jul 20, 2021 5:57 pmUpdating for those tracking dates and a question about passport application process..
- Oct 24 2019 - email notification, FBR application received
- Jun 14 2021- email; confirmation of address request
- Jun 28 2021- Congrats. FBR Certificate will be sent post...signature required.
- Jul 16 2021 - Certificate received via US Post (no signature required).
Q: So my next step is applying for an Irish passport. I have my cert. number and can get digital photos prepared. Can I use my FBR cert number to apply for the passport online? Is that the best route? Any advice to avoid delays?
Thanks!
You could use a solicitor/commissioner of oaths to witness your sworn legal statment as to the identity of an individual. I hear thats how gypsy/travellers that dont have birth certificates can be issued with Passports. It's between 10-30 quid I believe.cullan123 wrote: ↑Wed Jul 21, 2021 7:12 amHi,
Hoping someone can help with this,
I'm applying for FBR on behalf of my son on the basis of my father being born in Ireland.
However, he is unable to get current state-issued ID: he's never had a passport, is too young to get a drivers license and apparently the government scrapped ID cards in 2011.
I have seen people talk about CitizenCard which could be an option, has anyone had any success with using CitizenCard instead of state-issued ID?
Another thing I saw was getting a letter from a professional (his teacher) to confirm identity, address, and DOB, has anyone had any success with doing this?
Really struggling as getting in contact with the FBR is impossible.
Many Thanks.
Congrats Anthony, that was a long old process. I still can't fathom out why there is some disparity in the processing timescales. Some people applied at around the same date and had their FBR within 18 months. It can't be anything to do with childbirth - because that would presumably need to be processed within 9 months. I don't mind too much about the delays as I understand that there are many things going on in the world - it's the almost total lack of communication that gets me. I am beginning to understand how asylum-seekers must feel now. From what I understand, the Irish passport application process is pretty good - with updates a bit like the UK one. I got my UK passport in 2 weeks - probably because nobody wants them anymore LOL!anthonydoh wrote: ↑Wed Jul 21, 2021 2:46 pmApplications submitted online: 29 May 2019
Email acknowledging receipt of documents (Balbriggan): 31 May 2019
Request for updated photos: 19 Oct 2020
Confirmation of address email: 11 July 2021
Congrats email: NONE
FBR certificates received: 21 July 2021
Finally at the end of this process after 774 days, or just under 2 years and 2 months.
I had followed up in late May with our elected representatives and again in early July through the DFA. I don't know if that had any impact.
The applications were for my children. Now for the passport process. Hopefully it takes weeks instead of years this time.
I would think including an image of the Republic of Ireland on a UK passport would be ridiculously provocative, given the history. But even ignoring the history, why would it make sense to include another country on a UK passport? If the French passport had the same design with a map of its territory, would it have to include the entirety of South America because that's where French Guiana is located?Flatcap_Julius wrote: ↑Thu Jul 22, 2021 2:32 amI was just flipping through my new (UK) passport and at the back there is printed a map of the UK isles, however according to this map, the Republic of Ireland appears not to exist!!!!! I would have thought they would at least outline the whole island of Ireland and then shade in the Northern Ireland bit (which is part of the UK - administratively at least). Not having the Republic of Ireland outlined / depicted seems strange and, in my opinion, very rude of the UK Government! There's no golden harp on the cover, of course. Instead it has what looks like a thistle and a rose and something else I can't quite make out in a raised / embossed texture.
Flatcap_Julius wrote: ↑Thu Jul 22, 2021 12:11 amCongrats Anthony, that was a long old process. I still can't fathom out why there is some disparity in the processing timescales. Some people applied at around the same date and had their FBR within 18 months. It can't be anything to do with childbirth - because that would presumably need to be processed within 9 months. I don't mind too much about the delays as I understand that there are many things going on in the world - it's the almost total lack of communication that gets me. I am beginning to understand how asylum-seekers must feel now. From what I understand, the Irish passport application process is pretty good - with updates a bit like the UK one. I got my UK passport in 2 weeks - probably because nobody wants them anymore LOL!anthonydoh wrote: ↑Wed Jul 21, 2021 2:46 pmApplications submitted online: 29 May 2019
Email acknowledging receipt of documents (Balbriggan): 31 May 2019
Request for updated photos: 19 Oct 2020
Confirmation of address email: 11 July 2021
Congrats email: NONE
FBR certificates received: 21 July 2021
Finally at the end of this process after 774 days, or just under 2 years and 2 months.
I had followed up in late May with our elected representatives and again in early July through the DFA. I don't know if that had any impact.
The applications were for my children. Now for the passport process. Hopefully it takes weeks instead of years this time.
This is a support thread for those going through the FRB process, not a soapbox for you to air your many grievances. Most of your posts have been off-topic and some have been downright inflammatory. I suggest you take a hike.Flatcap_Julius wrote: ↑Thu Jul 22, 2021 2:32 amI was just flipping through my new (UK) passport and at the back there is printed a map of the UK isles, however according to this map, the Republic of Ireland appears not to exist!!!!! I would have thought they would at least outline the whole island of Ireland and then shade in the Northern Ireland bit (which is part of the UK - administratively at least). Not having the Republic of Ireland outlined / depicted seems strange and, in my opinion, very rude of the UK Government! There's no golden harp on the cover, of course. Instead it has what looks like a thistle and a rose and something else I can't quite make out in a raised / embossed texture.