Passport

Applying for a passport in Dublin

Procedure

1. Register at the Embassy (if not already done)
2. Fill in the application form(s) and send to the Embassy by email or post. Your form must be received by the consular section 3 working days before the date of your appointment.  
3. Book an appointment (please see note below on timings).  
4. Come to the Embassy at the time of your appointment. We will take a digital photo and your biometrics during this appointment.  
5. Pay for your passport by bank card at the counter (please see notes below on prices and alternative payment methods)
    

Timings

Please note that your new passport will be ready 7-10 working days after your appointment date. You will be notified by email when it is ready for collection. 

We kindly remind our registered Belgians that it is their own responsibility to ensure their travel documents remain valid. If you need to apply for a new passport or identity card, we recommend checking appointment availability and processing times before booking any trip, to avoid inconvenience. Please note that we are unable to offer earlier appointments on request. Upcoming travel or visa applications cannot be treated as emergencies. At certain times of the year, demand may be high, and appointments may not always be available at your preferred moment.  Appointments can be booked up to three months in advance, so planning ahead is strongly encouraged.

If you find yourself in an unforeseen situation and urgently require a passport, we kindly request that you contact us by email consulate.dublin@diplobel.fed.be with a clear explanation and the relevant supporting documents. We will do our very best to assist you. Please note that priority will be given to those travelling for urgent humanitarian reasons. Repeated calls or emails will not speed up the process, and we kindly ask for respectful communication with our colleagues at all times.
 

Price

Ordinary passport (32 page)

• €75 (adult)
• €35 (minor)
   

Temporary Passport (valid for 1 year)

• €100  

Please note that from 01/08/2026, the price of a temporary passport issued outside of normal office hours will increase to €280.
 

Emergency Passport or Travel Document (valid for maximum 30 days)

• Free of charge

Please note that the 1-month Emergency Passport will only be issued to individuals receiving consular assistance (e.g. victims of crime) or in urgent humanitarian situations.
 

Method of payment

If you have been told to pay in advance by electronic transfer please send your payment to:

Belgian Embassy
IBAN: IE76 BOFI 9009 7346 7866 51
BIC/ Swift Code: BOFIIE2D

Please make sure to mention the name and surname of the person applying and the document required, e.g. Mary Murphy - passport. If you have paid by transfer, you must bring the proof of payment on the day of your appointment.  
 

Dispatching of the passport 

If you would like to receive your passport by post please bring a pre-paid self-addressed Registered Mail envelope on the day of your appointment. Please note that posting the passport will increase the total processing time. Please also note that sending the passport by post is at the applicant's own risk. NB: check postal fee if there are several passports to be sent together.

More information on the Belgian passport can be found on the website of the FPS Foreign Affairs.