Press release
Tánaiste launches new Passport information campaign
From Department of Foreign Affairs
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From Department of Foreign Affairs
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The Tánaiste, Minister for Foreign Affairs and Minister for Defence, Micheál Martin, has launched a new awareness campaign encouraging people to check their passport before making travel plans and to apply for their passport online, in plenty of time before they depart.
Passport Online is the quickest, easiest and least expensive way for people at home and abroad to apply for their passports, including new applications and first time applications for small children. In 2023, 90% of all passport applicants used the Passport Online system.
The ‘Don’t Be that Person’ campaign will use radio, digital and print ads to encourage people to renew their passports at www.Ireland.ie/PassportOnline.
The Tánaiste said:
"I am delighted to launch this new information and awareness campaign encouraging the public to avail of our excellent passport online service. At this time of year, many families will be making plans to travel abroad in 2024, so checking your passport is in date should be top of any travel planning checklist. The online enhancements made by the passports team this year have simplified the process for first time applicants, especially applying for children’s first passport. The majority of online adult renewal applications issue within two working days.
"I would encourage anyone who is considering travel to check that their passport is in date, and if they need to renew their passport or apply for the first time, to use Passport Online. Following the expansion of Passport Online this year, 99.9% of applicants all over the world can now apply online.”
For more information or to renew your passport online, go to www.Ireland.ie/PassportOnline.