Child passport applications
Renewal
Check if you need to send us additional documents
Select from the options below the situation that applies to you and find information on relevant additional documentation that may be required to complete your passport application.
Renewal
Application type: I need to renew my child's passport
Select the option that applies to you:
Expiry date on child's passport is within 6 months
Expiry date on child's passport is more than 6 months away
Expiry date on child's passport is in the last 5 years
Expiry date on my child's passport is more than 10 years ago
Lost, stolen or damaged passport
Lost or stolen
- Make an application on behalf of your child for a new passport immediately using Passport Online. This is the fastest way to report the passport as lost or stolen and ensures that no one else can use it for travel.
- If you find a child’s passport that you have previously reported as lost or stolen, please do not allow your child to travel on this passport. They may be stopped at an international border. You should return the passport to the Passport Service.
- The validity (duration) of their next passport may be less than the normal 5 year passport. If they have lost 2 or more passports, the passport validity may be less than normal but you will still have to pay the full fee.
- It may take longer to process the application for their next passport so make sure you have their new passport before you book any travel.
Damaged
- If your child’s passport is damaged, do not allow them to travel on it. It may cause difficulties when they are crossing international borders.
- If your child’s passport has been damaged you will need to return the damaged passport when you are making an application for a new passport.
- It may take longer to process the application for their next passport so make sure you have your new passport before you book any travel.
The fastest way to replace your Passport is using Passport Online. You can use the paper based, Passport Express service but this will take longer.
Overseas
If your passport is lost, stolen or damaged while you are on holidays, you need a travel document to return home. You should contact your nearest Irish Embassy or Consulate who may be able to help.
First time applicant born on the island of Ireland
Application type: First time child applicant born on the island of Ireland
Select the option that applies to you:
My child was born on the island of Ireland before 2005
My child was born on the island of Ireland after 2005
My child was born on the island of Ireland, my child was adopted and one parent was an Irish citizen at the time of the adoption
First time applicant born abroad
Application type: My child is a first time applicant born abroad
Select the option that applies to you:
My child was born abroad. One parent was born on the island of Ireland
My child was born abroad. One parent was an Irish citizen at the time of my child's birth
My child was born abroad. One parent was an Irish citizen at the time of my child's adoption
Forms you may require
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.