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Passport card

The Passport Card is available to all Irish Citizens who hold a valid Irish Passport Book. Your personal details must be an exact match of the details that appear in your Passport Book.

Where can you use it

It is valid for travel to all EU Member States, the members of the EEA (Iceland, Liechtenstein, and Norway), Switzerland and the United Kingdom.

It is recognised as a valid travel document by relevant national authorities.

Countries

At airports/ports

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How long is it valid

  • 5 years at the most.
  • The Passport Card will match the expiry date of your Passport Book, if you have less than 5 years validity remaining.
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How much does it cost

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Methods of payment

  • Pay by credit or debit card.
  • Visa, MasterCard, Diners Club International and American Express cards are accepted.
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How long does it take

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Lost, stolen and damaged passports

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How to apply

You must apply online.

Over 18 and hold existing Passport Book

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