** ALL ** Passport Related Questions in here! Please Read Post#1 first!

veetwin

Berns wrote: »

Seen advice ages ago to take a photocopy of your passport when travellin just a heads up for future

Handy tip is to scan and email yourself a copy of your passport and driving licence. that way you don't have to carry a copy around with you and its available to you anywhere in the world where there is internet access.

the_pits

Hi, got my application back today from PPO, they said it can not be processed because there is glare over my glasses on photos. Is it ok to have photos taken without glasses, I know it sounds dumb, but dont want it coming back again. Cheers

Our man in Havana

Of course it is. Many people don't wear glasses.

elvis jones

the_pits wrote: »

Hi, got my application back today from PPO, they said it can not be processed because there is glare over my glasses on photos. Is it ok to have photos taken without glasses, I know it sounds dumb, but dont want it coming back again. Cheers

Yes, the glare can stop getting a biometric image so thats the reason for the return.

frogeyes

Hey sent my passport application off yesterday with passport express, but just thinking now, i sent 4 photos off, but only 2 were signed? Is my application going to be sent back to me??

the_pits

elvis jones wrote: »

Yes, the glare can stop getting a biometric image so thats the reason for the return.

Is this a new thing, because on my last passport there is a very noticeable glare across my lens. Just had photos redone without glasses and in black and white, so touch wood

With regards to other query, so long as 2 photos are signed it does not matter.

Our man in Havana

You need 2 years of proof that you actually use your name in Irish. So bank statements, driving licence, other documents dated 2 years or more ago.

shadowcomplex

Even though my passport is not yet expired(jul11) I still have to get a new one because entry into thailand require you have 6 months left before it expires, however I have also heard that your new passport needs to be 6 monthS old before you can go to thailand also, is this true?

Kotek Besar

shadowcomplex wrote: »

however I have also heard that your new passport needs to be 6 monthS old before you can go to thailand also, is this true?

I've never heard of that.

shadowcomplex

Can someone outline step by step what I need to do to renew my passport asap, I have 3 weeks this saturday to have it

I know I need to get 4 passport photos done

Get the application form from the gards and get them to sign 2 photos

And then send the whole lot by passport express in the post office, am I leaving out anything?

Our man in Havana

Why don't you read the form fully? That way you will know for sure.

Speak Now

Our man in Havana wrote: »

Why don't you read the form fully? That way you will know for sure.

Actually they haven't updated the forms yet.

Forms still say only 2 photos required with 1 signed NOT stamped.

Our man in Havana

You don't need 4 photos. That much is true. Correct on 1 photo signed by Garda and number of application form also to be entered on the photo by the Garda.

Speak Now

Our man in Havana wrote: »

You don't need 4 photos. That much is true. Correct on 1 photo signed by Garda and number of application form also to be entered on the photo by the Garda.

I brought 4 photos to Garda over weekend. She signed and stamped 2 of them. Complete disaster with pictures getting smudged from their wet ink.
The requirements have changed but they haven't put them on the forms yet :mad:

Our man in Havana

What requirements specificity have changed? I renewed my passport before xmas and only 2 photos were needed.

Speak Now

What documents should be enclosed

• Complete all sections of the application form correctly and legibly. Don’t forget to enter your signature in the signaturebox on the left hand side of this section.
• Enclose four recently taken passport photographs . <LI class=MsoNormal>Have the witness section of the application form and two photograph signed and stamped by a Garda Síochána, for applications made in Ireland, or by a member of one of the categories listed on the form for applications made abroad. <LI class=MsoNormal>Photocopy the photograph page of any existing passport being renewed, include with the application form and retain the existing passport <LI class=MsoNormal>Information in respect of applications for first time adults and those who are reporting lost and stolen passports please click here First time adult applicants/Lost and stolen
• Enclose the appropriate fee.

Mo MO

frogeyes wrote: »

Hey sent my passport application off yesterday with passport express, but just thinking now, i sent 4 photos off, but only 2 were signed? Is my application going to be sent back to me??

No it wont, only 2 are to be signed. i had the same question for my daughters and they told me only 2 needed to be signed.

Mo MO

Our man in Havana wrote: »

What requirements specificity have changed? I renewed my passport before xmas and only 2 photos were needed.

I emailed the passport office on this last week , as I too was very confused.

4 photos are now needed, this is not on the form as of yet, but you will be told in the Post office when sending Form off as they check all at counter.

only 2 need to be signed by Garda.

Our man in Havana

They must be going to use the other photos for the dossiers they are keeping on us.

elvis jones

Just to let everyone know:(

http://www.dfa.ie/home/index.aspx?id=259

Kotek Besar

elvis jones wrote: »

Just to let everyone know:(

http://www.dfa.ie/home/index.aspx?id=259

So...Passport Express is cheaper than sending it off yourself?

elvis jones

Yep

another native

It's €95 when calling to the Passport Office and €88.50 through An Post. A bit puzzling, but I suppose they're quite happy to let the post offices get the bulk of the work instead.

elvis jones

another native wrote: »

It's €95 when calling to the Passport Office and €88.50 through An Post. A bit puzzling, but I suppose they're quite happy to let the post offices get the bulk of the work instead.

Think of how many staff are on those counters, if they aren't there they can be dealing with the actual applcations ans speeding up the whole process............i think thats the reasoning, to stop people coming to the office so they can get more staff dealing with applcations.

ToxicPaddy

veetwin wrote: »

Handy tip is to scan and email yourself a copy of your passport and driving licence. that way you don't have to carry a copy around with you and its available to you anywhere in the world where there is internet access.

Yup, very good advice there, always do that myself.. along with travel insurance, booking docs etc..

Glad your daughter got home ok OP..

ferent

Hi, just wondering if anyone could tell me how long I might have to queue in the Dublin Passport office? I'm going to go first thing tomorrow morning but I've an exam at 12!

Our man in Havana

How long is a piece of string? You could be there for hours. Depends on how many are there etc.

Why don't you use passport express?

ferent

Thanks for your reply! I have already sent application through passport express but looks like I won't get it in time, so I'm bringing in my proof of immediate travel. Just hoping I'm not there for hours!

another native

The earlier you queue outside (before the office opens) the better. Best of luck with the passport and exam!

Speak Now

If passport application is rejected for a poor picture do they send back the whole application and do you have to pay full €80 again?