How to apply for a passport

Irish citizens who have previously held an Irish Passport can now apply for their Passport Book and/or Passport Card online.

If you are not eligible, or do not wish, to apply online, our How to Apply for a Passport guide takes you through each step of your Irish Passport application. The guide will answer some of the most common questions like:

• what form you need and where to get one
• documents you need to include
• photograph requirements
• witnessing an application form
• how to submit it
• passport fees