What's the best way to apply for my passport?
The Passport Service is continuing to process online applications.
Passport Online is the fastest way for adults and children to apply for their first Irish passport or renew their Irish passport.
It is open to all applicants, including children, renewing their passports and those applying for their first passport who are resident in Ireland, Northern Ireland and Great Britain.
Urgent Appointment Service for Passport Renewal
If you need an urgent appointment to process a passport renewal application, we have an in-person urgent appointment service for passport renewal at the London Passport Office, 114a Cromwell Road (Ground Floor), SW7 4ES.
To avail of this urgent renewal service with a five day turnaround time, applicants must first book an appointment to attend the Cromwell Road Office. This is a limited service and slots are allocated by appointment only on a first come, first served basis with slots available for booking up to 3 weeks in advance.
Passport Express
The Passport Express Service operated by the post offices in Glasgow and Liverpool has resumed.
Glasgow
Glasgow Post Office
140 West Nile Street
Glasgow
G1 2RD
Liverpool
Liverpool Post Office
1 – 3 South John Street
Liverpool
L1 8BN
The turnaround time for Passport Express is estimated at 8 weeks. You should not book flights until you have your passport. If you need your passport sooner, please use Passport Online.
Please see our estimated turnaround times.