***Please note that the current passport processing time is a minimum of 8 weeks. Please make sure to apply as far in advance of any intended travel as possible.***

The Passport Office at the Consulate General of Ireland, New York, is open to the public from 10.00 to 14.00 Monday to Friday.  The telephone line for the passport office is open from 08.30 to 16.30 Monday to Friday.  Please dial +212 319-2555 and select the passport option. 

You can lodge your application in person at the Consulate from Monday to Friday between 10.00 and 14.00.  Alternatively, you can mail your application to:  

Consulate General of Ireland
Passport Office
345 Park Avenue
17^th Floor
New York
NY 10154-0037 

If you decide to mail your application, we strongly recommend you to use registered mail or a reputable courier service. The Consulate cannot be held responsible for applications or documents lost in transit.  

Validity of Passports  

Infants (up to age 3) are issued with a 3 year passport.

Children aged 3-17 are issued with a 5 year passport.

Persons aged 18 and over are issued with a 10 year passport.

In certain cases (e.g. where a previous passport has been lost or stolen), the Passport Office may restrict the validity of a replacement passport.