Applying for, renewing or replacing an Irish Passport
If you need to apply for, renew or replace your Irish passport while in Canada, read the Irish Embassy website for information.
INTRODUCTION OF NEW ONLINE PASSPORT RENEWAL SERVICE FOR ADULT APPLICANTS
From March 30, 2017 Irish Citizens who are over 18, have held an Irish Passport and have not changed their name from their previous passport can now apply to renew their Passport online via the website of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.
What you need to know to apply online:
· You must be aged 18 or over
· Your name must be the same as your previous passport
· You must have previously held an Irish Passport which has expired less than 5 years ago
· Your Passport Book must have less than 12 month’s validity remaining on it. This does not apply for applications due to lost, stolen or damaged passports books.
· Your Passport Book number must begin with either the letter ‘P’ or ‘L’
You will be asked to input your home address and your postal address, if different, on the online application form. Please bear in mind when inputting your postal address that your Passport Book must be signed for on delivery.
For full information, terms and conditions and the online application form: https://www.dfa.ie/passportonline/
Any queries regarding the new service can be emailed via this link or by calling Tel: (+353) 1 6711633
INTRODUCTION OF NEW ONLINE PASSPORT RENEWAL SERVICE FOR ADULT APPLICANTS
From March 30, 2017 Irish Citizens who are over 18, have held an Irish Passport and have not changed their name from their previous passport can now apply to renew their Passport online via the website of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.
What you need to know to apply online:
· You must be aged 18 or over
· Your name must be the same as your previous passport
· You must have previously held an Irish Passport which has expired less than 5 years ago
· Your Passport Book must have less than 12 month’s validity remaining on it. This does not apply for applications due to lost, stolen or damaged passports books.
· Your Passport Book number must begin with either the letter ‘P’ or ‘L’
You will be asked to input your home address and your postal address, if different, on the online application form. Please bear in mind when inputting your postal address that your Passport Book must be signed for on delivery.
For full information, terms and conditions and the online application form: https://www.dfa.ie/passportonline/
Any queries regarding the new service can be emailed via this link or by calling Tel: (+353) 1 6711633
Forms
Should you need a form, you can get one from the Embassy in Ottawa. Alternatively there are three Vancouver contacts listed on the Embassy website; the office of the Honorary Consul of Ireland, the Irish Heritage Society of BC and the Irish Women's Network of BC (IWN).
The IWN do not have an office so if you need a passport form from them, you have two options:
1) Send a stamped, self-addressed 9 x 12 size envelope to:
Geraldine Megannety, 5990 Keith Street, Burnaby, BC V5J 3C9
NB: For 1-2 forms, the return envelope should have $1.80 in stamps on it; for 3-4 forms, it should have $3 in stamps on it.
OR
2) Send an e-transfer to pay for the mailing and envelope costs ($2 for 1-2 forms and $3.20 for 3-4 forms). Contact Geraldine via ggmegannety@gmail.com to arrange before doing any transfer.
Witnessing of Passports and Photos
As stated on the passport form APS2E, you can ask any of the following people to witness your form:
Police officer, Member of Clergy, Medical Doctor, Lawyer, Bank Manager/Asst. Bank Manager, Elected Public Representative, Commissioner for Oaths, Peace Commissioner, School Principal or Accountant.
Eilis Courtney, President of the Irish Women’s Network of BC, is also authorized by the Embassy of Ireland, Ottawa, to witness passports, related documents and photos. This is a volunteer role that is done free of charge and so appointments are made outside of regular work hours. If you wish to have Eilis witness your passport, please e-mail her at irishwomensnetwork@gmail.com to arrange a meeting (please no facebook PMs). NB Eilis is out of town until September 12 2018 and so unavailable to assist until she returns.
Consult the website https://www.dfa.ie/irish-embassy/canada/passports/top-passport-questions/ for further information.
Note that the Embassy cannot accept payment by VISA DEBIT CARD – regular credit cards only.
Mailing Address:
Embassy of Ireland
130 Albert Street, Suite 1105
Ottawa, Ontario
CANADA
For expedited return, it is recommended that you purchase a second registered express envelope, addressed to the address you want your new passport to be returned to, and put it in the envelope to the Embassy so they expedite your new passport.
The IWN do not have an office so if you need a passport form from them, you have two options:
1) Send a stamped, self-addressed 9 x 12 size envelope to:
Geraldine Megannety, 5990 Keith Street, Burnaby, BC V5J 3C9
NB: For 1-2 forms, the return envelope should have $1.80 in stamps on it; for 3-4 forms, it should have $3 in stamps on it.
OR
2) Send an e-transfer to pay for the mailing and envelope costs ($2 for 1-2 forms and $3.20 for 3-4 forms). Contact Geraldine via ggmegannety@gmail.com to arrange before doing any transfer.
Witnessing of Passports and Photos
As stated on the passport form APS2E, you can ask any of the following people to witness your form:
Police officer, Member of Clergy, Medical Doctor, Lawyer, Bank Manager/Asst. Bank Manager, Elected Public Representative, Commissioner for Oaths, Peace Commissioner, School Principal or Accountant.
Eilis Courtney, President of the Irish Women’s Network of BC, is also authorized by the Embassy of Ireland, Ottawa, to witness passports, related documents and photos. This is a volunteer role that is done free of charge and so appointments are made outside of regular work hours. If you wish to have Eilis witness your passport, please e-mail her at irishwomensnetwork@gmail.com to arrange a meeting (please no facebook PMs). NB Eilis is out of town until September 12 2018 and so unavailable to assist until she returns.
Consult the website https://www.dfa.ie/irish-embassy/canada/passports/top-passport-questions/ for further information.
Note that the Embassy cannot accept payment by VISA DEBIT CARD – regular credit cards only.
Mailing Address:
Embassy of Ireland
130 Albert Street, Suite 1105
Ottawa, Ontario
CANADA
For expedited return, it is recommended that you purchase a second registered express envelope, addressed to the address you want your new passport to be returned to, and put it in the envelope to the Embassy so they expedite your new passport.
Further Information
Please note that for all queries regarding passports, you should go to https://www.dfa.ie/irish-embassy/canada/passports/how-to-apply-for-a-passport/ or call the Embassy of Ireland in Ottawa.
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