Embassy of the United States Dublin, Ireland

Most Common Passport Application Errors

The most common errors that we find on applications submitted for renewal are:

• Photo Size- The previous passport photograph size is not the correct size required, applicants should view the correct photograph information page
• Incorrect payment- We cannot accept personal checks/cash for postal applications/provide change for postal applications over correct amount, please see our Passport/Citizenship Fees page

Passport Services

Please select from the below listing the passport service that applies to you,this only applies to adults that can present current/expired 10 year passports.

Mail Renewal (DS-82/5504/4085 Forms) 

• Renewals by mail
• Adding Visa Pages
• Name Changes
• Emergency Replacement

Requiring a Personal Appearance (DS-11 Form)

All of the below passport services require a personal appearance at the U.S. Embassy Dublin.  These include:

• Lost, Stolen, or Mutilated Passports;
• Minors under 16;
• Renewing 5-year passports;
• Renewing a Passport Issued More Than 15 Years Ago;
• Imminent Departure;
• First Passports. 

After reading the information on our website related to the service you are seeking, please Schedule, reschedule or cancel an appointment via our online appointment system.  In the event that an emergency appointment is required, please e-mail acsdublin@state.gov.   

General Passport Information

• Passport FAQs
• Fees & Payments Methods
• Tips to ensure your Appointment runs smoothly

Social Security Number Requirement on all applications

Failure to provide your Social Security Number may result in significant processing delays and/or the denial of your application.

Section 6039E of the Internal Revenue Code (26 U.S.C. 6039E) requires you to provide your Social Security Number (SSN), if you have one, when you apply for a U.S. passport or renewal of a U.S. passport. If you have not been issued a SSN, enter zeros in box #5 of the passport application form you are completing. Contact the Social Security Administration to request a Number. If you are residing abroad, you must also provide the name of the foreign country in which you are residing. The U.S. Department of State must provide your SSN and foreign residence information to the Department of Treasury. If you fail to provide the information, you are subject to a $500 penalty enforced by the IRS. All questions on this matter should be directed to the nearest IRS office.

 For further information please see the following Internal Revenue Service page: http://www.irs.gov/irb/2012-13_IRB/ar14.html#d0e9512