Complete the form
Complete a passport application form APS2. You can pick one up in around 100 of our branches
Paper Accept & Send service
Once you’ve completed your paper application, we’ll send it off for you.
- You can use your own compliant photos
- Available at 100 branches
- It costs just £11, plus your passport fee
How Paper Accept & Send works
With our Passport Paper Accept & Send service, we’ll help you get your application sent off smoothly. For just £11 plus your passport fee, we’ll accept and send your Irish passport application for you.
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Take your photo
You'll need four identical photos that meet the DFA requirements listed on the back of the application form
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Visit a participating Post Office branch
Bring your application form, photos and any other supporting documents to one of our selected branches
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We’ll send it off
We'll send everything to the DFA Passport Office. If approved, you'll get your passport in the post
Preparing for your application
Why use this service?
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Reassurance if you prefer using a paper service to apply
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Supporting document(s) are sent securely
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Pay a fixed sterling price with no cross-border charges
What you need:
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Your current passport (not a photocopy) if it's a renewal application
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Proof of any changes, such as to your name (see 'common questions' for more details)
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A witness to sign your application and photos
When will you need a witness?
For any Irish passport APS2 application, you’ll need a witness to confirm your identity by signing your form and two of your four passport photos.
This person may be contacted to confirm the validity of their signature. Please check they’re happy to be contacted before you start the application. Read further guidance on application witnesses.
Tips for filling out your application form
Getting it right first time
- Use a black ballpoint pen and write in capitals
- Bring originals of your supporting documents and not photocopies. Also, don't forget your four photos (two of them signed)
- Stay within the white boxes and keep your signature within the border
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Common Paper Accept & Send questions
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The Paper Accept & Send service cost £11.00 with Post Office. This fee is on top of what you have to pay the DFA for your passport and includes a delivery fee to send your documents to the DFA.
DFA Passport Office fee Post Office Paper Accept & Send fee Total* Adult 10-year passport (persons aged 18 and over) £70.00 £11.00 £81.00 Large 10-year passport (persons aged 18 and over); ie includes more pages £96.00 £11.00 £107.00 Child’s 5-year passport (persons aged 0 to 17) £26.00 £11.00 £37.00 *Pricing includes passport fee and acceptance fees (includes secure postage, tracking, secure documents, customer service; paper application can only be done in branch).
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To check the exact documents required for your application, please use the DFA support tool.
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Please check the latest advice and guidance on the DFA website.
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Please check the DFA website for the latest information, guidance and support.