Passport Applications & Irish Citizenship
Existing Irish Passport Holders and First time Applicants.
Irish passports renewal and first time applicant applications can be done online now. This is the fastest and cheapest way to get your passport processed. Once you have your digital photograph and a valid credit card you can go ahead and apply online. You will then mail your supporting documentation on to Dublin.
You can also track your passport application using your Passport Application ID at the following link: Passport Tracking
If you need assistance with the application or any part of this process, simply call our office and we are happy to help!
Irish Citizenship by descent, the following information can be found on the Department of Foriegn Affairs web page Citizenship, am I an Irish citizen: If you or your parent(s) were born on the island of Ireland before 2005, you are an Irish citizen. You can apply for an Irish passport without making an application for citizenship. Children of grandparents born (You only require one grandparent) on the island of Ireland, can be eligible for Irish citizenship by descent and become an Irish citizen through Foreign Birth Registration. Once a person is entered onto the Foreign Births Register they are an Irish citizen and entitled to apply for an Irish passport.
Following is a 16 minute youtube video from the Irish Consulate in San Francisco. You might find this helpful as it offers some good information regarding the Foreign Birth Registration process, as the process may be slightly different since the last time you made an application: https://www.youtube.com FBR Irish Consulate San Francisco
If you live in San Diego or the Southwestern region of the United States and you would like assistance with either an Irish online passport application or FBR application, please contact the IOC either by phone or email as we are here to help.
