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Irish Passport Renewal in the UK 2026 (Passport Online / DFA)

Complete 2026 guide to renewing an Irish passport from the UK. Check current Passport Online fees, the €15 overseas postal fee, digital photo requirements, renewal rules, processing times and the London urgent passport service.

Consular Authority & Service Provider

Official diplomatic jurisdiction and outsourced centre operators in the UK

Diplomatic Mission / Consular Section:Department of Foreign Affairs, Ireland / Passport Service / Embassy of Ireland, Great BritainResponsible for passport issuance, nationality verification, and consular approvals for residents in Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
Outsourced Application Partner:Irish Passport Service — Passport OnlineOperates submission counters, biometric data capture, document intake, and secure return courier services.
Primary Renewal Window:There is no single fixed 12-month renewal window. Adults can renew when their passport is due to expire within the next 12 months, and Passport Online also provides renewal routes for passports that expired within the last 5 years. Where a passport expired more than 5 years ago, eligibility depends on when the most recent passport was issued: passports issued within the last 15 years may still be renewed online, while a passport issued more than 15 years ago generally requires a first-time application.
Standard Turnaround:10 working days + international delivery

Official 2026 Consular Fee Schedule

Statutory consular fees and outsourced service charges in British Pounds (GBP)

Standard 10-year adult passport — Passport Online
€75.00 EUR + €15.00 overseas postal fee
Details:The €15 postal fee applies to applicants resident outside Ireland. The exact GBP equivalent depends on the payment conversion used by the card issuer.
Passport Card — Passport Online
€35.00 EUR + applicable overseas postal fee
Details:Passport Card can be requested through the online service.
Standard adult passport + Passport Card bundle
€100.00 EUR + €15.00 overseas postal fee
Details:Bundle price before the applicable international postal fee.
Child passport under 18 — Passport Online
€20.00 EUR + €15.00 overseas postal fee
Details:Children receive a standard 5-year passport. Child applications are treated as complex renewals because guardian consent must be verified.
Child passport + Passport Card bundle
€45.00 EUR + €15.00 overseas postal fee
Details:The €15 postal charge applies to applicants resident outside Ireland.

Optional services such as courier return via Royal Mail Special Delivery, SMS alerts, and photocopy facilities at application centres are subject to small additional charges.

Required Documents Checklist

Check off documents as you prepare your submission folder

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Your current Irish passport and its details. For a simple adult renewal, you normally do not need to send the current passport if it is due to expire within the next 12 months.
Your current passport if it has more than 12 months remaining, unless it has been lost or stolen. The Passport Service will tell you during the online application where it must be sent.
A recent digital colour passport photograph that meets the DFA technical and visual requirements. Passport Online does not accept scanned photographs.
A valid email address and a payment card accepted by Passport Online.
Your mother's birth surname, which is requested during the adult renewal application.
Any supporting documents requested by the Passport Service for a complex renewal, such as a name change, lost or stolen passport, damaged passport or other change of personal information.
For child applications, the required Child Passport Identity and Consent Form and guardian-consent documentation, because child applications are treated as complex renewals.
A UK residential address for delivery. Applicants resident outside Ireland are subject to the international postal fee.

Step-by-Step Application Workflow

Sequential procedure from online government filing to passport collection

Step 1
Check which renewal route applies

Use the official Passport Online service. If your adult passport is due to expire within 12 months, the normal renewal route applies. Passports that expired within the last 5 years can also be renewed online, while passports expired for longer require checking the age of the previous passport and the applicable first-time or renewal route.

Step 2
Start the application on Passport Online

Apply through the official Irish Passport Online service. Passport Online is available to Irish citizens worldwide, including applicants resident in Great Britain and Northern Ireland.

Step 3
Upload an approved digital photograph

Use a compliant digital colour photograph taken within the previous 6 months. You can use a smartphone or digital camera, a participating Photo Me or IDstation photo booth, or an approved photo provider. The photo must meet the DFA technical requirements and must not be digitally altered or scanned.

Step 4
Complete identity and passport details

Enter the information exactly as required by the Passport Service and have your current passport available while completing the application. For most simple adult renewals, no supporting documents are required. The Passport Service will tell you if additional documents are needed.

Step 5
Pay the passport and overseas postal fees

The standard adult Passport Online fee is €75. Applicants resident outside Ireland also pay the €15 international postal fee. The passport-card and passport-card bundle options have separate fees.

Step 6
Send any requested documents and track the application

If supporting documents are requested, send them as instructed. Processing of an application that requires documents begins when the Passport Service receives the required documents. You can then use the official Passport Tracker with your application number.

Step 7
Receive the new passport

The current average processing time for a simple adult renewal is 10 working days. This processing time does not include postal delivery, and delivery to applicants outside Ireland may take longer. Do not treat 10 working days as a guaranteed date of arrival in the UK.

Consular Missions & Application Centres in the UK

1 verified physical submission centres across England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland

London
Irish Passport and Visa Office — Cromwell Road

Address: 114A Cromwell Road, Ground Floor, London SW7 4ES

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Frequently Asked Questions

Key questions on consular processing, appointments, and fees for Ireland nationals in the UK

Yes. You can renew an adult passport when it is due to expire within the next 12 months, but the Passport Service also provides online renewal routes for passports that have already expired. If a passport expired more than 5 years ago, the age of the previous passport becomes relevant: a passport issued within the last 15 years may still be renewable online, while one issued more than 15 years ago generally requires a first-time application.

The standard adult Passport Online fee is €75 for a 10-year passport. Because applicants resident outside Ireland pay an additional €15 international postal fee, the standard total is €90 before any other applicable charges. A Passport Card costs €35, while the passport and Passport Card bundle costs €100 before the overseas postal fee.

It depends on how much validity remains. For an adult passport due to expire within the next 12 months, you normally do not need to send the current passport. If the passport has more than 12 months remaining, the Passport Service says you must submit it unless it has been lost or stolen. The online application will tell you where and how to send it.

You need a recent digital colour photograph taken within the last 6 months. The DFA accepts photographs taken with suitable phones or cameras, participating Photo Me or IDstation booths and approved photo providers. The image must meet the technical requirements, must not be scanned, and must not be digitally altered.

The current average processing time for a simple adult Passport Online renewal is 10 working days. Complex adult renewals average 15 working days and child renewals 15 working days. These figures do not include postage, and delivery to applicants outside Ireland may take longer.

No. Under the Common Travel Area, Irish citizens have the right to live and work in the UK without needing a UK visa, eVisa or residence permit. GOV.UK confirms that Irish citizens do not need permission to enter or remain in the UK under the CTA, except in limited circumstances such as where an exclusion or deportation order applies.
Verified Official Links

Cross-reference appointment schedules and document requirements with primary government websites:

UKVI eVisa & Status Check

A UKVI share code is currently valid for 90 days. Keep your passport details up to date in your UKVI account and ensure your eVisa is linked to your new passport before international travel.

UK Status & Consular Requirements:
  • Irish citizens do not need a UK visa, eVisa, residence permit or work permit to live and work in the UK under the Common Travel Area.
  • EU Settlement Scheme status is not required simply because a person is an Irish citizen. Irish citizens have their separate rights under the Common Travel Area arrangements.
  • For passport renewal, UK immigration status is therefore generally not required as a standard document for a simple adult renewal.
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