Post Passport
What is Post Passport from An Post?
It is the only postal application method accepted in Ireland for passport applications.
We will not process passport applications submitted by ordinary or registered post. We will send these applications back to you unprocessed.
How to apply
Living in Ireland
Living in Northern Ireland
Living abroad excluding Great Britain
Living in Great Britain
How much does it cost?
View Post Passport fees.
How long does it take?
View our turnaround times.
Make sure your application is correct. Processing times are a guideline and not a service guarantee. Turnaround times can vary depending on the volume of applications.
Forms you may require (Passports for children)
Sole Guardian Affidavit (AFF1) Form
Passport applications for children under the age of 18 need the consent of all guardians. In certain circumstances, a passport application for a child may need to be accompanied by a Sole Guardian Affidavit Form.
Declaration Form A
What is it
A sworn statement by the parent, giving details of their period of residency in Ireland.
When do you need it
- The child was born after January 1st 2005 and
- You want to show the citizenship of the child through habitual residency in Ireland and
- The parents were born within the European Union (EU), European Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland (Excluding Northern Ireland and Great Britain).
You must get this form witnessed.