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Irish Passports

Do you need to renew your Irish passport?  If you are an Irish passport holder, and reside in the UK you can.

To Renew Your Adult Irish Passport You Will Need:  

1. Completed passport application.  You must complete, sign and send to VisasDirect the passport application form.
2. Current Irish passport.  Your original first passport. 
3. Two passport photographs.  Passport applications must include two identical colour photographs.  The photographs must be signed by the witness who should also enter the passport form number.
4. Letter of authorisation. You must provide two letters of authorisation.  The letter must be signed, dated and authorise VisasDirect to submit and collect the application on behalf of the applicant.
5. Proof of name change. If applying for the first time in your married name then the original civil marriage certificate is required.

To Obtain a Second Irish Passport You Will Need: 

1. Completed passport application.  You must complete, sign and send to VisasDirect the passport application form.
2. Current Irish passport.  You must have a valid Irish passport or proof of Irish Citizenship.  The passport must be in good condition. 
3. Two passport photographs.  Passport applications must include two identical colour photographs.  The photographs must be signed by the witness who should also enter the passport form number.
4. Business introduction letter. An original letter of introduction from the applicant's employer detailing the need for a second passport. 
5. Letter of authorisation. You must provide two letters of authorisation.  The letter must be signed, dated and authorise VisasDirect to submit and collect the application on behalf of the applicant.

To Obtain a Child's Irish Passport You Will Need:  

1. Completed passport application.  You must complete, sign and send to VisasDirect the passport application form.

1. Birth Certificate. The Child's original full Birth Certificate.  The long for of civil Birth Certificate is always required whether this is a first time application or renewal.
2. Current Irish passport.  The Child's current passport, if applicable.
3. Two passport photographs.  Passport applications must include two identical colour photographs.  The photographs must be signed by the witness who should also enter the passport form number.
4. Letter of authorisation. You must provide two letters of authorisation.  The letter must be signed, dated and authorise VisasDirect to submit and collect the application on behalf of the applicant.