Complete the form
Complete a passport application form APS2. You can pick one up in around 100 of our branches.
We offer a range of postal services to send, collect and return items, including regular sender services.
We provide a range essential financial services, from savings, borrowing to money transfers.
Plan your getaway with travel essentials including travel money, insurance and documents.
Protect what’s most important to you from your mobile phone to the future of your family.
Apply for passports, licences and permits, get documents certified, your identity verified.
Use our paper service to apply for your first or renew a current Irish passport and get it delivered to your home.
Paper application service only available at the Post Office (available in Northern Ireland and selected branches in England, Scotland and Wales).
For just £11.00 plus your passport fee, we can accept and send your Irish passport application.
Complete the form
Complete a passport application form APS2. You can pick one up in around 100 of our branches.
Take your photo
You'll need four identical photos that meet the DFA requirements listed on the back of the application form.
Bring it all to a branch
Bring your application form, photos and any other supporting documents requested to selected branches.
We'll send it off
We'll send everything to the DFA Passport Office. If approved, you'll get your passport in the post.
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 guidance on application witnesses.
See which of our branches provides the Check & Send service that’s right for you
See which of our branches provides the Check & Send service that’s right for you
See which of our branches provides the Check & Send service that’s right for you
Paper Accept & Send: common questions
The Paper Accept & Send service cost £11 with Post Office. This fee is on top of what you have to pay the DFA for your passport, and includes the delivery fee to send your documents to the DFA.
Type of application |
Total price* |
Adult 10-year passport (persons aged 18 and over) |
£81 |
Large 10-year passport (persons aged 18 and over), i.e. includes more pages |
£107 |
Child’s 5-year passport (persons aged 0 to 17) |
£37 |
*Pricing includes passport fee and acceptance fees (includes secure postage, tracking, secure documents, customer service, paper application can only be done in branch)
To check the exact documents required for your application please use the DFA support tool.
Please check the latest advice and guidance on the DFA website.