Irish passport fees in 2026
- Adult online (10 years)
- €75 1
- Child online (5 years)
- €20 1
- Adult by post
- €80 1
- Passport Card
- €35 1
- Same-day urgent (adult)
- €245 2
- Simple adult online renewal
- 10 working days 3
- First-time online application
- 20 working days 3
Irish passport fee table
The Department of Foreign Affairs lists these fees. The page was last modified on 14 September 2026 1.
| Passport and channel | Fee |
|---|---|
| Adult 10-year passport, Passport Online | €75 |
| Adult Passport Card, Passport Online | €35 |
| Adult passport plus card, Passport Online | €100 |
| Child 5-year passport (under 18), Passport Online | €20 |
| Child passport plus card, Passport Online | €45 |
| Adult 10-year passport, Post Passport Service | €80 |
| Child 5-year passport, Post Passport Service | €30 |
Extra fees
- Online child applications: €5 postal fee per child for returning documents 1.
- Applicants outside Ireland: €15 extra postal fee 1.
- Post Passport Service postage: €9.50 for one application or €16 for up to four sent together 1.
- The department says other admin fees may apply, including for international post 1.
Urgent appointment fees
The urgent service is for renewals only. It is not open to first-time adult applicants or if your passport was issued more than 15 years ago. You book at urgentpassportappointment.dfa.ie 2.
| Service | Adult | Child |
|---|---|---|
| Same-day, Dublin | €245 | €195 |
| Four-day, Cork and Dublin | €170 | €120 |
| Five-day, London only | €170 | €120 |
How to pay
At the Dublin and Cork public counters you pay by debit or credit card only. Cheques are not taken there. The counter price is the passport fee (€95 adult, €45 child) plus an appointment fee of €150 for same-day or €75 for four-day 1.
Turnaround times
These are average times listed by the Passport Service as of 15 October 2026. Postage is extra and can be longer from overseas 3.
| Application | Average turnaround |
|---|---|
| Simple adult renewal (online) | 10 working days |
| Complex adult renewal (online) | 15 working days |
| Child renewal | 15 working days |
| First-time online application (adult and child) | 20 working days |
| Passport Card only | 10 working days |
| Paper application (Post Passport) | About 6 weeks |
How to apply
Passport Online is the department's main route and works from anywhere in the world on a phone, tablet or computer. You sign in with MyGovID. Paper forms go through the Post Passport Service 4.
Common questions
How much is an Irish passport renewal online?
€75 for an adult 10-year passport 1.
How much is a child passport in Ireland?
€20 online or €30 through the Post Passport Service 1.
How much does an urgent Irish passport cost?
€245 for an adult same-day renewal in Dublin, or €170 for the four-day service 2.
How much is an Irish passport from abroad?
The online fee plus a €15 postal fee for applicants outside Ireland 1.
How long does an Irish passport take?
About 10 working days for a simple online adult renewal and 20 working days for a first-time online application 3.
Rules and fees change. Check the official site linked above before you apply or pay. Spotted an error? Email hello@passportfees.org with the official link.
Sources
- Department of Foreign Affairs, Ireland: Passport fees (modified 14 September 2026)
- Department of Foreign Affairs, Ireland: Urgent appointment service
- Department of Foreign Affairs, Ireland: Turnaround times (modified 15 October 2026)
- Department of Foreign Affairs, Ireland: Passports
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