Passport Assist
The Passport Assist Service operated by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade is designed to help you apply using a paper application.You no longer have to use a Paper Application Form. Instead, the Passport Assist Service team will guide you through a passport renewal or a first time application
How to apply?
1. Call the Passport Assist Service on 01 613 1795.
2. Our team will generate a bespoke paper application form with your details pre-filled and post it to you for signing and witnessing (if necessary).
3. You check the details on the application form, gather your supporting documents and passport photos, and bring them to your local Post office.
4. An Post will take the payment and submit your application using the Passport Assist Service.
How much does it cost?
You will need to pay administration fees for handling and Express postage and processing of passport applications.
| Single application | €9.50 |
| Up to four applications | €16.00 |
Passport assist
Passport fees under the Post Passport service are as follows:
| Adult | Fee |
| Standard 10-year Passport (for those over 18) | €80.00 |
| Child | Fee |
| Standard 5-year passport for those under 18 years | €30 |
What next?
Find out more information on passport application requirements, expected turnaround times for renewal and first-time applications.
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To check the progress of a passport application, it is important you have the passport application number when contacting the Passport Service.
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Terms and conditions
Up to four passport applications can be sent together in one envelope.
All passport applications are processed in accordance with the Passports Act, 2008.
Passport Assist provides a next working day delivery service to the Passport Service for applications submitted to post offices..
Passport Assist provides a next working day delivery service in respect of the daily collection of passports from the Passport Service to applicants.
