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The Consular Section is coming to Co. Cork on September 13th! To find out how to schedule an appointment for a passport, consular report of birth abroad (CRBA) application or notary service please visit: Consular Outreach – U.S. Mission Ireland (usembassy.gov)
Visit Forms to find the form you need and begin the process of completing and submitting your passport application. If you are unsure which form you need, the Passport Wizard can guide you to the correct form.
Processing times vary depending on demand. If you are traveling within the next two weeks, please see the Emergency Passports section.
Passport services are not available on weekends, or on Irish or U.S. Holidays.
Apply for a passport with immediate travel plans
Each applicant who has immediate travel plans and needs to replace a lost/stolen U.S. passport (adults and minors) must apply in person at the U.S. Embassy Dublin, and provide the required documentation as detailed in the following link.
Replace a lost/stolen/damaged passport no travel plans
An applicant who has a missing or damaged passport must appear in person
Renewal of a passport issued less than 15 years ago
Renewing a passport valid for 10 years and issued within the last 15 year
Children under 16 – First Time and Renewal
Renewal of child’s passport or application for a first passport for a child with U.S. Citizenship/applying for a CRBA
Renewal of a passport issued when you were under 16
Applicants aged 16 and over renewing a passport valid for 5 years
Renewal of passport issued over 15 years ago
Renewing a passport valid for 10 years and issued over 15 years ago
Replacing a Limited Validity passport
Replacing a limited validity passport instructions for adults and children
First Time Adult Passport – No Prior Citizenship
Passport Renewal – Name Change with official document
Passport Renewal – Name Change by Marriage, Divorce, Registered Deed Poll or Irish Gender Recognition Certificate
Passport Renewal – Name Change no official document
Changing a name without a marriage, death certificate or registered deed poll
You can fill out the correct form, or find information about your passport status at https://travel.state.gov.
You must provide one photo on a white background with your passport application. Our photo policies apply to adults and children. We have a few exceptions to our photo policies for infants.
Every applicant who has immediate travel plans and needs to replace a lost/stolen U.S. passport must apply in person at the U.S. Embassy Dublin, and provide the required documentation. To request an expedited appointment, you must first book an appointment via our online scheduling system. If no appointments are available before your intended travel date you still must book an appointment and then request an expedited appointment. Please be aware that the U.S. Embassy is closed for both U.S. and Irish public holidays. A limited validity U.S. passport may be issued on the same day as determined by the consular officer.
Special Issuance Passports
Visit the SIA Web Page – Only accessible by government device. Contact your military acceptance facility.
Credit card payments can only be processed in person, the physical card and card holder must be present – we cannot accept credit card details supplied via mail or by phone. All credit card transactions are processed in U.S. dollars. The actual amount charged to your credit card will reflect your bank’s exchange rate and, possibly, a transaction fee. If you do not wish to pay by credit/debit card you can pay by Postal Order/Bank draft for the exact Euro value. We cannot give change – exact payment is required for all applications.
Please call: +353 1 668-8777
Outside of Office Hours, contact: +353 1 668-8777
Outside of Ireland: +353 1 668-8777
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