BrexitEscapee wrote: ↑Wed Jun 12, 2019 8:50 pm
fvigaud wrote: ↑Wed Jun 12, 2019 5:28 pm
I see on the DFA site that for those that were born outside of Ireland, he should submit "Your original passport from another country"
Which bit of the website is saying it needs to be the original?
I think he's referring to the information on the actual passport application form, because I had the same concern but I'm pretty sure that requirement is not for first-time applicants, but rather for those who already have an Irish passport.
The actual wording for 1st Time Applicants is as follows:
Original Long Form Birth Certificate
Original Civil Marriage Certificate (If Applicable)
Proof of Entitlement to Irish Citizenship if born abroad.
Photo Identification: e.g. Drivers Licence (A certified copy of your drivers licence will suffice if certified by the same person who witnessed your application form), National identity card, college identification, passport from another country.
Proof of Name. Such as payslips, tax documents, college registration, etc.
Proof of Address: such as utility bills, bank statements, government correspondence etc.
PLEASE NOT ONLY ORIGINAL DOCUMENTATION WILL BE ACCEPTED. WE DO NOT ACCEPT PHOTOCOPIES (UNLESS SPECIFIED) OR LAMINATED DOCUMENTS.
It doesn't specify anywhere that you need to supply ALL of these. For me personally, I will be in France for three months and have tasked my Mother with submitting my application on my behalf (When my FBR application is finally approved) and would be very hesitant to post my passport back to her to accompany my application. I guess i'll ring the embassy today for clarification but I truly believe that the list of requested documents doesn't mean you have to supply one of each. After all, not everyone has college registration documents/college identification, right?