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1. Shard Calculation

Query:

Response:

Calculated Shard: 12 (from laksa071)

2. Crawled Status Check

Query:

curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa012.int.ahrefs:8124/' \
  -H 'Content-Type: text/plain' \
  -H 'X-ClickHouse-Database: crawler3' \
  -H 'Authorization: Basic YXBpOg==' \
  -d 'SELECT getAhrefsURLFromUnparsed(src_unparsed) AS found_url, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(download_stamp), 0) AS crawl_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(props_url_first_seen), 0) AS first_indexed_time, download_http_code AS http_code, src_unparsed AS src_unparsed, src_root_hash AS src_root_hash, history_drop_reason AS history_drop_reason, meta_title AS meta_title, meta_descriptions AS meta_descriptions, attrs_boilerpipe_text AS attrs_boilerpipe_text, attrs_markdown AS attrs_markdown, attrs_readable_markdown AS attrs_readable_markdown, meta_canonical AS meta_canonical FROM crawler3.page_info_local FINAL PREWHERE (src_root_hash, src_unparsed) IN ((getAhrefsRootHashFromUnparsed(getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.ireland.ie/en/dfa/passports/passport-card/\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.ireland.ie/en/dfa/passports/passport-card/\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

Response:

{"found_url":"https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/dfa\/passports\/passport-card\/","crawl_time":1775696580,"first_indexed_time":1698073219,"http_code":200,"src_unparsed":"ie,ireland!www,\/en\/dfa\/passports\/passport-card\/ s443","src_root_hash":"4789416173160969012","history_drop_reason":null,"meta_title":"Passport Card | Department Of Foreign Affairs | Ireland.ie | Ireland.ie","meta_descriptions":["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."],"attrs_boilerpipe_text":"—\nWhere can you use it\n—\nHow long is it valid\n—\nHow much does it cost\n—\nMethods of payment\n—\nHow long does it take\n—\nLost, stolen and damaged passports\n—\nHow to apply\n—\nChanges to the Passport Card 2021\nThe 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.\nWhere can you use it\nIt is valid for travel to all EU Member States, the members of the EEA (Iceland, Liechtenstein, and Norway), Switzerland and the United Kingdom.\nIt is recognised as a valid travel document by relevant national authorities.\nBack to top\nHow long is it valid\n5 years at the most.\nThe Passport Card will match the expiry date of your Passport Book, if you have less than 5 years validity remaining.\nBack to top\nBack to top\nMethods of payment\nPay by credit or debit card.\nVisa, MasterCard, Diners Club International and American Express cards are accepted.\nBack to top\nBack to top\nBack to top\nHow to apply\nYou must\napply online\n. You will save money if you get your Passport Book and Passport Card at the same time as part of a bundle.\nBack to top\nChanges to the Passport Card 2021\nThe Passport Card was updated in October 2021 to change the strip at the rear of the card from a silver reflective (OSM) strip to a SealCrypt strip.\nAll Passport Cards remain valid until the expiry date on the card.\nBack to top","attrs_markdown":"[Skip to main content](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/dfa\/passports\/passport-card\/#main-content)\n\nAn official website of the Government of Ireland. [About ireland.ie](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/about\/)\n\n[![Ireland Logo reverse white](https:\/\/assets.ireland.ie\/images\/Ireland_logo_91x36.original.png)](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/)\n\n- Role and policies\n  \n  ***\n  ## Role and policies\n  - [About the Department](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/dfa\/role-policies\/about-the-department\/)\n  - [Global Ireland strategies](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/global-ireland-strategies\/)\n  \n  - [International priorities](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/dfa\/role-policies\/international-priorities\/)\n  - [Trade and promoting Ireland](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/dfa\/role-policies\/trade-and-promoting-ireland\/)\n  - [Support for Irish diaspora](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/irish-diaspora\/)\n  \n  - [Ireland at the European Union](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/eu\/)\n  - [Ireland at the United Nations](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/un\/)\n  - [Northern Ireland](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/dfa\/role-policies\/northern-ireland\/)\n  [Role and policies](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/dfa\/role-policies\/)\n  - [Back](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/dfa\/passports\/passport-card\/)\n  - Role and policies\n  - [About the Department](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/dfa\/role-policies\/about-the-department\/)\n  - [Global Ireland strategies](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/global-ireland-strategies\/)\n  - [International priorities](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/dfa\/role-policies\/international-priorities\/)\n  - [Trade and promoting Ireland](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/dfa\/role-policies\/trade-and-promoting-ireland\/)\n  - [Support for Irish diaspora](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/irish-diaspora\/)\n  - [Ireland at the European Union](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/eu\/)\n  - [Ireland at the United Nations](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/un\/)\n  - [Northern Ireland](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/dfa\/role-policies\/northern-ireland\/)\n- Passports\n  \n  ***\n  ## Passports\n  - [Passports](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/dfa\/passports\/)\n  - [Passport Online](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/dfa\/passports\/passport-online\/)\n  - [How to apply for a passport](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/dfa\/passports\/how-to-apply-for-a-passport\/)\n  - [Post Passport](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/dfa\/passports\/post-passport\/)\n  \n  - [Current turnaround times](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/dfa\/passports\/turnaround-times\/)\n  - [Track your passport](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/dfa\/passports\/tracking\/)\n  - [Urgent appointment service](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/dfa\/passports\/urgent-appointment\/)\n  - [Passport Card](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/dfa\/passports\/passport-card\/)\n  \n  - [Passport FAQs](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/dfa\/passports\/faqs\/)\n  - [Contact us](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/dfa\/passports\/contact-us\/)\n  [Passports](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/dfa\/passports\/passport-card\/)\n  - [Back](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/dfa\/passports\/passport-card\/)\n  - Passports\n  - [Passports](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/dfa\/passports\/)\n  - [Passport Online](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/dfa\/passports\/passport-online\/)\n  - [How to apply for a passport](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/dfa\/passports\/how-to-apply-for-a-passport\/)\n  - [Post Passport](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/dfa\/passports\/post-passport\/)\n  - [Current turnaround times](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/dfa\/passports\/turnaround-times\/)\n  - [Track your passport](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/dfa\/passports\/tracking\/)\n  - [Urgent appointment service](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/dfa\/passports\/urgent-appointment\/)\n  - [Passport Card](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/dfa\/passports\/passport-card\/)\n  - [Passport FAQs](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/dfa\/passports\/faqs\/)\n  - [Contact us](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/dfa\/passports\/contact-us\/)\n- [Citizenship](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/dfa\/citizenship\/)   [Citizenship](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/dfa\/citizenship\/)\n- Travel\n  \n  ***\n  ## Travel\n  - [Overseas travel](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/dfa\/overseas-travel\/)\n  - [Travel Advice](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/dfa\/overseas-travel\/advice\/)\n  - [Know Before You Go](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/dfa\/overseas-travel\/know-before-you-go\/)\n  - [Assistance abroad](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/dfa\/overseas-travel\/assistance-abroad\/)\n  \n  - [Citizens registration](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/dfa\/overseas-travel\/citizens-registration\/)\n  - [EU Consular Protection Directive](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/dfa\/overseas-travel\/eu-consular-protection-directive\/)\n  - [Visas for Irish people going abroad](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/dfa\/overseas-travel\/visas-for-irish-people-going-abroad\/)\n  [Travel](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/dfa\/overseas-travel\/)\n  - [Back](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/dfa\/passports\/passport-card\/)\n  - Travel\n  - [Overseas travel](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/dfa\/overseas-travel\/)\n  - [Travel Advice](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/dfa\/overseas-travel\/advice\/)\n  - [Know Before You Go](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/dfa\/overseas-travel\/know-before-you-go\/)\n  - [Assistance abroad](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/dfa\/overseas-travel\/assistance-abroad\/)\n  - [Citizens registration](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/dfa\/overseas-travel\/citizens-registration\/)\n  - [EU Consular Protection Directive](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/dfa\/overseas-travel\/eu-consular-protection-directive\/)\n  - [Visas for Irish people going abroad](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/dfa\/overseas-travel\/visas-for-irish-people-going-abroad\/)\n- Visas\n  \n  ***\n  ## Visas\n  - [Visas for Ireland](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/dfa\/visas-for-ireland\/)\n  - [US-Ireland Holiday Working Agreement](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/dfa\/visas-for-ireland\/us-ireland-holiday-working-agreement-j1\/)\n  - [Working Holiday Authorisation](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/dfa\/visas-for-ireland\/working-holiday-authorisation\/)\n  \n  - [Visas for Irish people going abroad](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/dfa\/overseas-travel\/visas-for-irish-people-going-abroad\/)\n  [Visas](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/dfa\/passports\/passport-card\/)\n  - [Back](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/dfa\/passports\/passport-card\/)\n  - Visas\n  - [Visas for Ireland](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/dfa\/visas-for-ireland\/)\n  - [US-Ireland Holiday Working Agreement](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/dfa\/visas-for-ireland\/us-ireland-holiday-working-agreement-j1\/)\n  - [Working Holiday Authorisation](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/dfa\/visas-for-ireland\/working-holiday-authorisation\/)\n  - [Visas for Irish people going abroad](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/dfa\/overseas-travel\/visas-for-irish-people-going-abroad\/)\n- Embassies\n  \n  ***\n  ##\n  - [Irish Embassies and Consulates abroad](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/dfa\/embassies\/)\n  \n  - [Embassies in Ireland](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/dfa\/embassies-in-ireland\/)\n  [Embassies](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/dfa\/embassies\/)\n  - [Back](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/dfa\/passports\/passport-card\/)\n  - Embassies\n  - [Irish Embassies and Consulates abroad](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/dfa\/embassies\/)\n  - [Embassies in Ireland](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/dfa\/embassies-in-ireland\/)\n- [News](https:\/\/www.gov.ie\/en\/search\/?category=Press%20release&organisation=Department%20of%20Foreign%20Affairs%20and%20Trade)   [News](https:\/\/www.gov.ie\/en\/search\/?category=Press%20release&organisation=Department%20of%20Foreign%20Affairs%20and%20Trade)\n\n- Ireland in the world\n  \n  ***\n  ## Ireland in the world\n  - [Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/dfa\/)\n  - [Irish Aid](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/irish-aid\/)\n  - [Ireland at the UN](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/un\/)\n  \n  - [Ireland in the EU](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/eu\/)\n  - [Support for Irish diaspora](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/irish-diaspora\/)\n  - [Ireland in the world](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/ireland-in-the-world\/)\n  [Ireland in the world](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/dfa\/passports\/passport-card\/)\n  - [Back](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/dfa\/passports\/passport-card\/)\n  - Ireland in the world\n  - [Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/dfa\/)\n  - [Irish Aid](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/irish-aid\/)\n  - [Ireland at the UN](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/un\/)\n  - [Ireland in the EU](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/eu\/)\n  - [Support for Irish diaspora](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/irish-diaspora\/)\n  - [Ireland in the world](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/ireland-in-the-world\/)\n- Embassies\n  \n  ***\n  ##\n  ## Ireland in the world\n  Ireland’s global footprint is growing. Explore the breadth of Ireland’s relationships with countries around the world:\n  \n  [Ireland in the world directory](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/ireland-in-the-world\/)\n  \n  ## Irish Embassies and Consulates abroad\n  There are over 100 Irish missions abroad who can provide consular services. Locate your nearest Embassy, Consulate General or Representative Office:\n  \n  [Embassy A-Z](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/dfa\/embassies\/)\n  [Embassies](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/dfa\/passports\/passport-card\/)\n  - [Back](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/dfa\/passports\/passport-card\/)\n  - Embassies\n  - [Ireland in the world directory](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/ireland-in-the-world\/)\n  - [Embassy A-Z](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/dfa\/embassies\/)\n- Passports and travel\n  \n  ***\n  ## Passports and travel\n  - [Passports](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/dfa\/passports\/)\n  - [How to apply for a passport](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/dfa\/passports\/how-to-apply-for-a-passport\/)\n  - [Current turnaround times](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/dfa\/passports\/turnaround-times\/)\n  - [Track your passport](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/dfa\/passports\/tracking\/)\n  \n  - [Travel Advice](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/dfa\/overseas-travel\/advice\/)\n  - [Know Before You Go](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/dfa\/overseas-travel\/know-before-you-go\/)\n  - [Assistance abroad](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/dfa\/overseas-travel\/assistance-abroad\/)\n  - [Visas for Ireland](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/dfa\/visas-for-ireland\/)\n  [Passports and travel](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/dfa\/passports\/passport-card\/)\n  - [Back](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/dfa\/passports\/passport-card\/)\n  - Passports and travel\n  - [Passports](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/dfa\/passports\/)\n  - [How to apply for a passport](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/dfa\/passports\/how-to-apply-for-a-passport\/)\n  - [Current turnaround times](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/dfa\/passports\/turnaround-times\/)\n  - [Track your passport](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/dfa\/passports\/tracking\/)\n  - [Travel Advice](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/dfa\/overseas-travel\/advice\/)\n  - [Know Before You Go](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/dfa\/overseas-travel\/know-before-you-go\/)\n  - [Assistance abroad](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/dfa\/overseas-travel\/assistance-abroad\/)\n  - [Visas for Ireland](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/dfa\/visas-for-ireland\/)\n- This is Ireland\n  \n  ***\n  ## This is Ireland\n  - [Visit](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/visit\/)\n  - [Invest](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/invest\/)\n  \n  - [Trade](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/trade\/)\n  - [Study](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/study\/)\n  [This is Ireland](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/dfa\/passports\/passport-card\/)\n  - [Back](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/dfa\/passports\/passport-card\/)\n  - This is Ireland\n  - [Visit](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/visit\/)\n  - [Invest](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/invest\/)\n  - [Trade](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/trade\/)\n  - [Study](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/study\/)\n\n- Role and policies\n  \n  ***\n  ## Role and policies\n  - [About the Department](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/dfa\/role-policies\/about-the-department\/)\n  - [Global Ireland strategies](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/global-ireland-strategies\/)\n  \n  - [International priorities](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/dfa\/role-policies\/international-priorities\/)\n  - [Trade and promoting Ireland](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/dfa\/role-policies\/trade-and-promoting-ireland\/)\n  - [Support for Irish diaspora](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/irish-diaspora\/)\n  \n  - [Ireland at the European Union](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/eu\/)\n  - [Ireland at the United Nations](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/un\/)\n  - [Northern Ireland](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/dfa\/role-policies\/northern-ireland\/)\n\n- Passports\n  \n  ***\n  ## Passports\n  - [Passports](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/dfa\/passports\/)\n  - [Passport Online](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/dfa\/passports\/passport-online\/)\n  - [How to apply for a passport](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/dfa\/passports\/how-to-apply-for-a-passport\/)\n  - [Post Passport](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/dfa\/passports\/post-passport\/)\n  \n  - [Current turnaround times](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/dfa\/passports\/turnaround-times\/)\n  - [Track your passport](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/dfa\/passports\/tracking\/)\n  - [Urgent appointment service](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/dfa\/passports\/urgent-appointment\/)\n  - [Passport Card](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/dfa\/passports\/passport-card\/)\n  \n  - [Passport FAQs](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/dfa\/passports\/faqs\/)\n  - [Contact us](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/dfa\/passports\/contact-us\/)\n\n- [Citizenship](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/dfa\/citizenship\/)\n\n- Travel\n  \n  ***\n  ## Travel\n  - [Overseas travel](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/dfa\/overseas-travel\/)\n  - [Travel Advice](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/dfa\/overseas-travel\/advice\/)\n  - [Know Before You Go](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/dfa\/overseas-travel\/know-before-you-go\/)\n  - [Assistance abroad](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/dfa\/overseas-travel\/assistance-abroad\/)\n  \n  - [Citizens registration](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/dfa\/overseas-travel\/citizens-registration\/)\n  - [EU Consular Protection Directive](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/dfa\/overseas-travel\/eu-consular-protection-directive\/)\n  - [Visas for Irish people going abroad](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/dfa\/overseas-travel\/visas-for-irish-people-going-abroad\/)\n\n- Visas\n  \n  ***\n  ## Visas\n  - [Visas for Ireland](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/dfa\/visas-for-ireland\/)\n  - [US-Ireland Holiday Working Agreement](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/dfa\/visas-for-ireland\/us-ireland-holiday-working-agreement-j1\/)\n  - [Working Holiday Authorisation](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/dfa\/visas-for-ireland\/working-holiday-authorisation\/)\n  \n  - [Visas for Irish people going abroad](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/dfa\/overseas-travel\/visas-for-irish-people-going-abroad\/)\n\n- Embassies\n  \n  ***\n  ##\n  - [Irish Embassies and Consulates abroad](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/dfa\/embassies\/)\n  \n  - [Embassies in Ireland](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/dfa\/embassies-in-ireland\/)\n\n- [News](https:\/\/www.gov.ie\/en\/search\/?category=Press%20release&organisation=Department%20of%20Foreign%20Affairs%20and%20Trade)\n\n- Role and policies\n  \n  ***\n  ## Role and policies\n  - [About the Department](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/dfa\/role-policies\/about-the-department\/)\n  - [Global Ireland strategies](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/global-ireland-strategies\/)\n  \n  - [International priorities](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/dfa\/role-policies\/international-priorities\/)\n  - [Trade and promoting Ireland](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/dfa\/role-policies\/trade-and-promoting-ireland\/)\n  - [Support for Irish diaspora](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/irish-diaspora\/)\n  \n  - [Ireland at the European Union](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/eu\/)\n  - [Ireland at the United Nations](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/un\/)\n  - [Northern Ireland](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/dfa\/role-policies\/northern-ireland\/)\n  [Role and policies](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/dfa\/role-policies\/)\n  - [Back](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/dfa\/passports\/passport-card\/)\n  - Role and policies\n  - [About the Department](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/dfa\/role-policies\/about-the-department\/)\n  - [Global Ireland strategies](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/global-ireland-strategies\/)\n  - [International priorities](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/dfa\/role-policies\/international-priorities\/)\n  - [Trade and promoting Ireland](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/dfa\/role-policies\/trade-and-promoting-ireland\/)\n  - [Support for Irish diaspora](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/irish-diaspora\/)\n  - [Ireland at the European Union](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/eu\/)\n  - [Ireland at the United Nations](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/un\/)\n  - [Northern Ireland](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/dfa\/role-policies\/northern-ireland\/)\n- Passports\n  \n  ***\n  ## Passports\n  - [Passports](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/dfa\/passports\/)\n  - [Passport Online](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/dfa\/passports\/passport-online\/)\n  - [How to apply for a passport](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/dfa\/passports\/how-to-apply-for-a-passport\/)\n  - [Post Passport](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/dfa\/passports\/post-passport\/)\n  \n  - [Current turnaround times](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/dfa\/passports\/turnaround-times\/)\n  - [Track your passport](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/dfa\/passports\/tracking\/)\n  - [Urgent appointment service](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/dfa\/passports\/urgent-appointment\/)\n  - [Passport Card](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/dfa\/passports\/passport-card\/)\n  \n  - [Passport FAQs](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/dfa\/passports\/faqs\/)\n  - [Contact us](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/dfa\/passports\/contact-us\/)\n  [Passports](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/dfa\/passports\/passport-card\/)\n  - [Back](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/dfa\/passports\/passport-card\/)\n  - Passports\n  - [Passports](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/dfa\/passports\/)\n  - [Passport Online](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/dfa\/passports\/passport-online\/)\n  - [How to apply for a passport](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/dfa\/passports\/how-to-apply-for-a-passport\/)\n  - [Post Passport](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/dfa\/passports\/post-passport\/)\n  - [Current turnaround times](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/dfa\/passports\/turnaround-times\/)\n  - [Track your passport](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/dfa\/passports\/tracking\/)\n  - [Urgent appointment service](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/dfa\/passports\/urgent-appointment\/)\n  - [Passport Card](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/dfa\/passports\/passport-card\/)\n  - [Passport FAQs](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/dfa\/passports\/faqs\/)\n  - [Contact us](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/dfa\/passports\/contact-us\/)\n- [Citizenship](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/dfa\/citizenship\/)   [Citizenship](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/dfa\/citizenship\/)\n- Travel\n  \n  ***\n  ## Travel\n  - [Overseas travel](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/dfa\/overseas-travel\/)\n  - [Travel Advice](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/dfa\/overseas-travel\/advice\/)\n  - [Know Before You Go](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/dfa\/overseas-travel\/know-before-you-go\/)\n  - [Assistance abroad](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/dfa\/overseas-travel\/assistance-abroad\/)\n  \n  - [Citizens registration](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/dfa\/overseas-travel\/citizens-registration\/)\n  - [EU Consular Protection Directive](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/dfa\/overseas-travel\/eu-consular-protection-directive\/)\n  - [Visas for Irish people going abroad](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/dfa\/overseas-travel\/visas-for-irish-people-going-abroad\/)\n  [Travel](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/dfa\/overseas-travel\/)\n  - [Back](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/dfa\/passports\/passport-card\/)\n  - Travel\n  - [Overseas travel](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/dfa\/overseas-travel\/)\n  - [Travel Advice](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/dfa\/overseas-travel\/advice\/)\n  - [Know Before You Go](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/dfa\/overseas-travel\/know-before-you-go\/)\n  - [Assistance abroad](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/dfa\/overseas-travel\/assistance-abroad\/)\n  - [Citizens registration](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/dfa\/overseas-travel\/citizens-registration\/)\n  - [EU Consular Protection Directive](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/dfa\/overseas-travel\/eu-consular-protection-directive\/)\n  - [Visas for Irish people going abroad](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/dfa\/overseas-travel\/visas-for-irish-people-going-abroad\/)\n- Visas\n  \n  ***\n  ## Visas\n  - [Visas for Ireland](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/dfa\/visas-for-ireland\/)\n  - [US-Ireland Holiday Working Agreement](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/dfa\/visas-for-ireland\/us-ireland-holiday-working-agreement-j1\/)\n  - [Working Holiday Authorisation](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/dfa\/visas-for-ireland\/working-holiday-authorisation\/)\n  \n  - [Visas for Irish people going abroad](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/dfa\/overseas-travel\/visas-for-irish-people-going-abroad\/)\n  [Visas](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/dfa\/passports\/passport-card\/)\n  - [Back](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/dfa\/passports\/passport-card\/)\n  - Visas\n  - [Visas for Ireland](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/dfa\/visas-for-ireland\/)\n  - [US-Ireland Holiday Working Agreement](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/dfa\/visas-for-ireland\/us-ireland-holiday-working-agreement-j1\/)\n  - [Working Holiday Authorisation](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/dfa\/visas-for-ireland\/working-holiday-authorisation\/)\n  - [Visas for Irish people going abroad](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/dfa\/overseas-travel\/visas-for-irish-people-going-abroad\/)\n- Embassies\n  \n  ***\n  ##\n  - [Irish Embassies and Consulates abroad](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/dfa\/embassies\/)\n  \n  - [Embassies in Ireland](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/dfa\/embassies-in-ireland\/)\n  [Embassies](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/dfa\/embassies\/)\n  - [Back](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/dfa\/passports\/passport-card\/)\n  - Embassies\n  - [Irish Embassies and Consulates abroad](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/dfa\/embassies\/)\n  - [Embassies in Ireland](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/dfa\/embassies-in-ireland\/)\n- [News](https:\/\/www.gov.ie\/en\/search\/?category=Press%20release&organisation=Department%20of%20Foreign%20Affairs%20and%20Trade)   [News](https:\/\/www.gov.ie\/en\/search\/?category=Press%20release&organisation=Department%20of%20Foreign%20Affairs%20and%20Trade)\n\n- Ireland in the world\n  \n  ***\n  ## Ireland in the world\n  - [Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/dfa\/)\n  - [Irish Aid](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/irish-aid\/)\n  - [Ireland at the UN](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/un\/)\n  \n  - [Ireland in the EU](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/eu\/)\n  - [Support for Irish diaspora](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/irish-diaspora\/)\n  - [Ireland in the world](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/ireland-in-the-world\/)\n  [Ireland in the world](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/dfa\/passports\/passport-card\/)\n  - [Back](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/dfa\/passports\/passport-card\/)\n  - Ireland in the world\n  - [Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/dfa\/)\n  - [Irish Aid](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/irish-aid\/)\n  - [Ireland at the UN](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/un\/)\n  - [Ireland in the EU](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/eu\/)\n  - [Support for Irish diaspora](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/irish-diaspora\/)\n  - [Ireland in the world](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/ireland-in-the-world\/)\n- Embassies\n  \n  ***\n  ##\n  ## Ireland in the world\n  Ireland’s global footprint is growing. Explore the breadth of Ireland’s relationships with countries around the world:\n  \n  [Ireland in the world directory](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/ireland-in-the-world\/)\n  \n  ## Irish Embassies and Consulates abroad\n  There are over 100 Irish missions abroad who can provide consular services. Locate your nearest Embassy, Consulate General or Representative Office:\n  \n  [Embassy A-Z](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/dfa\/embassies\/)\n  [Embassies](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/dfa\/passports\/passport-card\/)\n  - [Back](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/dfa\/passports\/passport-card\/)\n  - Embassies\n  - [Ireland in the world directory](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/ireland-in-the-world\/)\n  - [Embassy A-Z](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/dfa\/embassies\/)\n- Passports and travel\n  \n  ***\n  ## Passports and travel\n  - [Passports](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/dfa\/passports\/)\n  - [How to apply for a passport](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/dfa\/passports\/how-to-apply-for-a-passport\/)\n  - [Current turnaround times](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/dfa\/passports\/turnaround-times\/)\n  - [Track your passport](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/dfa\/passports\/tracking\/)\n  \n  - [Travel Advice](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/dfa\/overseas-travel\/advice\/)\n  - [Know Before You Go](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/dfa\/overseas-travel\/know-before-you-go\/)\n  - [Assistance abroad](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/dfa\/overseas-travel\/assistance-abroad\/)\n  - [Visas for Ireland](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/dfa\/visas-for-ireland\/)\n  [Passports and travel](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/dfa\/passports\/passport-card\/)\n  - [Back](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/dfa\/passports\/passport-card\/)\n  - Passports and travel\n  - [Passports](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/dfa\/passports\/)\n  - [How to apply for a passport](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/dfa\/passports\/how-to-apply-for-a-passport\/)\n  - [Current turnaround times](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/dfa\/passports\/turnaround-times\/)\n  - [Track your passport](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/dfa\/passports\/tracking\/)\n  - [Travel Advice](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/dfa\/overseas-travel\/advice\/)\n  - [Know Before You Go](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/dfa\/overseas-travel\/know-before-you-go\/)\n  - [Assistance abroad](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/dfa\/overseas-travel\/assistance-abroad\/)\n  - [Visas for Ireland](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/dfa\/visas-for-ireland\/)\n- This is Ireland\n  \n  ***\n  ## This is Ireland\n  - [Visit](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/visit\/)\n  - [Invest](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/invest\/)\n  \n  - [Trade](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/trade\/)\n  - [Study](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/study\/)\n  [This is Ireland](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/dfa\/passports\/passport-card\/)\n  - [Back](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/dfa\/passports\/passport-card\/)\n  - This is Ireland\n  - [Visit](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/visit\/)\n  - [Invest](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/invest\/)\n  - [Trade](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/trade\/)\n  - [Study](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/study\/)\n\nSelect default language\n\n[![Department of Foreign Affairs logo](https:\/\/assets.ireland.ie\/images\/DFAT_Standard_White_194x80_Std_White_DESKTOP.original.png) ![Department of Foreign Affairs logo](https:\/\/assets.ireland.ie\/images\/DFAT_Standard_White_165x60_Std_White_MOBILE.original.png)](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/dfa\/)\n\n- Role and policies\n  \n  ***\n  ## Role and policies\n  - [About the Department](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/dfa\/role-policies\/about-the-department\/)\n  - [Global Ireland strategies](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/global-ireland-strategies\/)\n  \n  - [International priorities](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/dfa\/role-policies\/international-priorities\/)\n  - [Trade and promoting Ireland](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/dfa\/role-policies\/trade-and-promoting-ireland\/)\n  - [Support for Irish diaspora](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/irish-diaspora\/)\n  \n  - [Ireland at the European Union](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/eu\/)\n  - [Ireland at the United Nations](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/un\/)\n  - [Northern Ireland](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/dfa\/role-policies\/northern-ireland\/)\n- Passports\n  \n  ***\n  ## Passports\n  - [Passports](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/dfa\/passports\/)\n  - [Passport Online](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/dfa\/passports\/passport-online\/)\n  - [How to apply for a passport](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/dfa\/passports\/how-to-apply-for-a-passport\/)\n  - [Post Passport](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/dfa\/passports\/post-passport\/)\n  \n  - [Current turnaround times](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/dfa\/passports\/turnaround-times\/)\n  - [Track your passport](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/dfa\/passports\/tracking\/)\n  - [Urgent appointment service](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/dfa\/passports\/urgent-appointment\/)\n  - [Passport Card](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/dfa\/passports\/passport-card\/)\n  \n  - [Passport FAQs](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/dfa\/passports\/faqs\/)\n  - [Contact us](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/dfa\/passports\/contact-us\/)\n- [Citizenship](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/dfa\/citizenship\/)\n- Travel\n  \n  ***\n  ## Travel\n  - [Overseas travel](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/dfa\/overseas-travel\/)\n  - [Travel Advice](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/dfa\/overseas-travel\/advice\/)\n  - [Know Before You Go](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/dfa\/overseas-travel\/know-before-you-go\/)\n  - [Assistance abroad](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/dfa\/overseas-travel\/assistance-abroad\/)\n  \n  - [Citizens registration](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/dfa\/overseas-travel\/citizens-registration\/)\n  - [EU Consular Protection Directive](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/dfa\/overseas-travel\/eu-consular-protection-directive\/)\n  - [Visas for Irish people going abroad](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/dfa\/overseas-travel\/visas-for-irish-people-going-abroad\/)\n- Visas\n  \n  ***\n  ## Visas\n  - [Visas for Ireland](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/dfa\/visas-for-ireland\/)\n  - [US-Ireland Holiday Working Agreement](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/dfa\/visas-for-ireland\/us-ireland-holiday-working-agreement-j1\/)\n  - [Working Holiday Authorisation](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/dfa\/visas-for-ireland\/working-holiday-authorisation\/)\n  \n  - [Visas for Irish people going abroad](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/dfa\/overseas-travel\/visas-for-irish-people-going-abroad\/)\n- Embassies\n  \n  ***\n  ##\n  - [Irish Embassies and Consulates abroad](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/dfa\/embassies\/)\n  \n  - [Embassies in Ireland](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/dfa\/embassies-in-ireland\/)\n- [News](https:\/\/www.gov.ie\/en\/search\/?category=Press%20release&organisation=Department%20of%20Foreign%20Affairs%20and%20Trade)\n\n- Role and policies\n  \n  ***\n  ## Role and policies\n  - [About the Department](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/dfa\/role-policies\/about-the-department\/)\n  - [Global Ireland strategies](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/global-ireland-strategies\/)\n  \n  - [International priorities](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/dfa\/role-policies\/international-priorities\/)\n  - [Trade and promoting Ireland](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/dfa\/role-policies\/trade-and-promoting-ireland\/)\n  - [Support for Irish diaspora](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/irish-diaspora\/)\n  \n  - [Ireland at the European Union](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/eu\/)\n  - [Ireland at the United Nations](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/un\/)\n  - [Northern Ireland](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/dfa\/role-policies\/northern-ireland\/)\n- Passports\n  \n  ***\n  ## Passports\n  - [Passports](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/dfa\/passports\/)\n  - [Passport Online](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/dfa\/passports\/passport-online\/)\n  - [How to apply for a passport](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/dfa\/passports\/how-to-apply-for-a-passport\/)\n  - [Post Passport](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/dfa\/passports\/post-passport\/)\n  \n  - [Current turnaround times](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/dfa\/passports\/turnaround-times\/)\n  - [Track your passport](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/dfa\/passports\/tracking\/)\n  - [Urgent appointment service](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/dfa\/passports\/urgent-appointment\/)\n  - [Passport Card](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/dfa\/passports\/passport-card\/)\n  \n  - [Passport FAQs](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/dfa\/passports\/faqs\/)\n  - [Contact us](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/dfa\/passports\/contact-us\/)\n- [Citizenship](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/dfa\/citizenship\/)\n- Travel\n  \n  ***\n  ## Travel\n  - [Overseas travel](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/dfa\/overseas-travel\/)\n  - [Travel Advice](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/dfa\/overseas-travel\/advice\/)\n  - [Know Before You Go](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/dfa\/overseas-travel\/know-before-you-go\/)\n  - [Assistance abroad](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/dfa\/overseas-travel\/assistance-abroad\/)\n  \n  - [Citizens registration](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/dfa\/overseas-travel\/citizens-registration\/)\n  - [EU Consular Protection Directive](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/dfa\/overseas-travel\/eu-consular-protection-directive\/)\n  - [Visas for Irish people going abroad](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/dfa\/overseas-travel\/visas-for-irish-people-going-abroad\/)\n- Visas\n  \n  ***\n  ## Visas\n  - [Visas for Ireland](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/dfa\/visas-for-ireland\/)\n  - [US-Ireland Holiday Working Agreement](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/dfa\/visas-for-ireland\/us-ireland-holiday-working-agreement-j1\/)\n  - [Working Holiday Authorisation](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/dfa\/visas-for-ireland\/working-holiday-authorisation\/)\n  \n  - [Visas for Irish people going abroad](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/dfa\/overseas-travel\/visas-for-irish-people-going-abroad\/)\n- Embassies\n  \n  ***\n  ##\n  - [Irish Embassies and Consulates abroad](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/dfa\/embassies\/)\n  \n  - [Embassies in Ireland](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/dfa\/embassies-in-ireland\/)\n- [News](https:\/\/www.gov.ie\/en\/search\/?category=Press%20release&organisation=Department%20of%20Foreign%20Affairs%20and%20Trade)\n\nSelect default language\n\n- [Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/dfa\/)\n- [Passports](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/dfa\/passports\/)\n- Passport card\n\n- [Passports](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/dfa\/passports\/)\n\nUpdate on Passport Services\n\n[Please find the latest updates on the current provision of passport services, and warnings on third party websites](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/dfa\/passports\/updates\/ \"Please find the latest updates on the current provision of passport services, and warnings on third party websites\")\n# Passport card\n## Contents\n- — [Where can you use it](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/dfa\/passports\/passport-card\/#where-can-you-use-it)\n- — [How long is it valid](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/dfa\/passports\/passport-card\/#how-long-is-it-valid)\n- — [How much does it cost](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/dfa\/passports\/passport-card\/#how-much-does-it-cost)\n- — [Methods of payment](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/dfa\/passports\/passport-card\/#methods-of-payment)\n- — [How long does it take](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/dfa\/passports\/passport-card\/#how-long-does-it-take)\n- — [Lost, stolen and damaged passports](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/dfa\/passports\/passport-card\/#lost-stolen-and-damaged-passports)\n- — [How to apply](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/dfa\/passports\/passport-card\/#how-to-apply)\n- — [Changes to the Passport Card 2021](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/dfa\/passports\/passport-card\/#changes-to-the-passport-card-2021)\n\nThe 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.\n\n## Where can you use it\nIt is valid for travel to all EU Member States, the members of the EEA (Iceland, Liechtenstein, and Norway), Switzerland and the United Kingdom.\n\nIt is recognised as a valid travel document by relevant national authorities.\n\n## Countries\nAustria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Republic of Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, the United Kingdom, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway and Switzerland.\n\n## At airports\/ports\n- When travelling through airports, access to E-gates is determined by Local infrastructure.\n- A border official can also manually check the Passport Card.\n\n[Back to top](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/dfa\/passports\/passport-card\/#top)\n\n## How long is it valid\n- 5 years at the most.\n- The Passport Card will match the expiry date of your Passport Book, if you have less than 5 years validity remaining.\n\n[Back to top](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/dfa\/passports\/passport-card\/#top)\n\n## How much does it cost\n- View [**Passport Card fees**](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/dfa\/passports\/passport-fees\/).\n\n[Back to top](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/dfa\/passports\/passport-card\/#top)\n\n## Methods of payment\n- Pay by credit or debit card.\n- Visa, MasterCard, Diners Club International and American Express cards are accepted.\n\n[Back to top](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/dfa\/passports\/passport-card\/#top)\n\n## How long does it take\n- View our [**turnaround times**](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/dfa\/passports\/turnaround-times\/).\n\n[Back to top](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/dfa\/passports\/passport-card\/#top)\n\n## Lost, stolen and damaged passports\n- [**See what to do and how to get a replacement**](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/dfa\/passports\/lost-stolen-damaged\/).\n\n[Back to top](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/dfa\/passports\/passport-card\/#top)\n\n## How to apply\nYou must [**apply online**](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/dfa\/passports\/passport-online\/). You will save money if you get your Passport Book and Passport Card at the same time as part of a bundle.\n\n## Over 18 and hold existing Passport Book\n- You may apply for a Passport Card individually.\n- Your passport book must have at least 3 months remaining validity.\n\n## Over 18 with no Passport Book or Passport Card\n- You can get a Passport Card and Passport Book at the same time online as part of a bundle\n\n## Under 18\n- You can only get a Passport Card with a Passport Book as part of a bundle which is an option you can select when renewing your child’s passport online.\n- Passport Cards for under 18s will be valid for the same period as the Passport Book.\n\n[Apply now](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/dfa\/passports\/passport-online\/)\n\n[Back to top](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/dfa\/passports\/passport-card\/#top)\n\n## Changes to the Passport Card 2021\nThe Passport Card was updated in October 2021 to change the strip at the rear of the card from a silver reflective (OSM) strip to a SealCrypt strip.\n\nAll Passport Cards remain valid until the expiry date on the card.\n\n[Back to top](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/dfa\/passports\/passport-card\/#top)\n\n## Related content\n- [Help with your application](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/dfa\/passports\/how-to-apply-for-a-passport\/)\n- [Photo guidelines](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/dfa\/passports\/photo-guidelines\/)\n- [Supplementary documents](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/dfa\/passports\/documentary-requirements\/)\n- [Second passport for business](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/dfa\/passports\/documentary-requirements\/adult\/)\n- [Top passport questions](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/dfa\/passports\/faqs\/)\n\nBETA\n\n**This is a prototype - your feedback will help us to improve it.** [**Leave feedback.**](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/contactus\/)\n\n[![Department of Foreign Affairs logo](https:\/\/assets.ireland.ie\/images\/DFAT_Standard_White_194x80_Std_White_DESKTOP.original.png) ![Department of Foreign Affairs logo](https:\/\/assets.ireland.ie\/images\/DFAT_Standard_White_165x60_Std_White_MOBILE.original.png)](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/)\n\nFollow us\n\n- [Role and policies](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/dfa\/role-policies\/)\n- [Passports](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/dfa\/passports\/)\n- [Citizenship](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/dfa\/citizenship\/)\n- [Overseas Travel \\| TravelWise](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/dfa\/overseas-travel\/)\n- [News](https:\/\/www.gov.ie\/en\/search\/?category=Press%20release&organisation=Department%20of%20Foreign%20Affairs%20and%20Trade)\n\n- [About](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/dfa\/role-policies\/about-the-department\/)\n- [Contact](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/contactus\/)\n- [Accessibility policy](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/accessibility\/)\n- [Cookies policy](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/cookiespolicy\/)\n- [Privacy policy](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/privacypolicy\/)\n\n© Copyright 2026 - Ireland.ie \\| All rights reserved","attrs_readable_markdown":"- — [Where can you use it](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/dfa\/passports\/passport-card\/#where-can-you-use-it)\n- — [How long is it valid](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/dfa\/passports\/passport-card\/#how-long-is-it-valid)\n- — [How much does it cost](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/dfa\/passports\/passport-card\/#how-much-does-it-cost)\n- — [Methods of payment](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/dfa\/passports\/passport-card\/#methods-of-payment)\n- — [How long does it take](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/dfa\/passports\/passport-card\/#how-long-does-it-take)\n- — [Lost, stolen and damaged passports](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/dfa\/passports\/passport-card\/#lost-stolen-and-damaged-passports)\n- — [How to apply](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/dfa\/passports\/passport-card\/#how-to-apply)\n- — [Changes to the Passport Card 2021](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/dfa\/passports\/passport-card\/#changes-to-the-passport-card-2021)\n\nThe 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.\n\n## Where can you use it\nIt is valid for travel to all EU Member States, the members of the EEA (Iceland, Liechtenstein, and Norway), Switzerland and the United Kingdom.\n\nIt is recognised as a valid travel document by relevant national authorities.\n\n[Back to top](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/dfa\/passports\/passport-card\/#top)\n\n## How long is it valid\n- 5 years at the most.\n- The Passport Card will match the expiry date of your Passport Book, if you have less than 5 years validity remaining.\n\n[Back to top](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/dfa\/passports\/passport-card\/#top)\n\n[Back to top](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/dfa\/passports\/passport-card\/#top)\n\n## Methods of payment\n- Pay by credit or debit card.\n- Visa, MasterCard, Diners Club International and American Express cards are accepted.\n\n[Back to top](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/dfa\/passports\/passport-card\/#top)\n\n[Back to top](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/dfa\/passports\/passport-card\/#top)\n\n[Back to top](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/dfa\/passports\/passport-card\/#top)\n\n## How to apply\nYou must [**apply online**](https:\/\/www.ireland.ie\/en\/dfa\/passports\/passport-online\/). 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Boilerpipe Text	— Where can you use it — How long is it valid — How much does it cost — Methods of payment — How long does it take — Lost, stolen and damaged passports — How to apply — Changes to the Passport Card 2021 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. Back to top 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. Back to top Back to top Methods of payment Pay by credit or debit card. Visa, MasterCard, Diners Club International and American Express cards are accepted. Back to top Back to top Back to top How to apply You must apply online . You will save money if you get your Passport Book and Passport Card at the same time as part of a bundle. Back to top Changes to the Passport Card 2021 The Passport Card was updated in October 2021 to change the strip at the rear of the card from a silver reflective (OSM) strip to a SealCrypt strip. All Passport Cards remain valid until the expiry date on the card. Back to top
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Explore the breadth of Ireland’s relationships with countries around the world: [Ireland in the world directory](https://www.ireland.ie/en/ireland-in-the-world/) ## Irish Embassies and Consulates abroad There are over 100 Irish missions abroad who can provide consular services. Locate your nearest Embassy, Consulate General or Representative Office: [Embassy A-Z](https://www.ireland.ie/en/dfa/embassies/) [Embassies](https://www.ireland.ie/en/dfa/passports/passport-card/) - [Back](https://www.ireland.ie/en/dfa/passports/passport-card/) - Embassies - [Ireland in the world directory](https://www.ireland.ie/en/ireland-in-the-world/) - [Embassy A-Z](https://www.ireland.ie/en/dfa/embassies/) - Passports and travel * ## Passports and travel - [Passports](https://www.ireland.ie/en/dfa/passports/) - [How to apply for a passport](https://www.ireland.ie/en/dfa/passports/how-to-apply-for-a-passport/) - [Current turnaround times](https://www.ireland.ie/en/dfa/passports/turnaround-times/) - [Track your passport](https://www.ireland.ie/en/dfa/passports/tracking/) - [Travel Advice](https://www.ireland.ie/en/dfa/overseas-travel/advice/) - [Know Before You Go](https://www.ireland.ie/en/dfa/overseas-travel/know-before-you-go/) - [Assistance abroad](https://www.ireland.ie/en/dfa/overseas-travel/assistance-abroad/) - [Visas for Ireland](https://www.ireland.ie/en/dfa/visas-for-ireland/) [Passports and travel](https://www.ireland.ie/en/dfa/passports/passport-card/) - [Back](https://www.ireland.ie/en/dfa/passports/passport-card/) - Passports and travel - [Passports](https://www.ireland.ie/en/dfa/passports/) - [How to apply for a passport](https://www.ireland.ie/en/dfa/passports/how-to-apply-for-a-passport/) - [Current turnaround times](https://www.ireland.ie/en/dfa/passports/turnaround-times/) - [Track your passport](https://www.ireland.ie/en/dfa/passports/tracking/) - [Travel Advice](https://www.ireland.ie/en/dfa/overseas-travel/advice/) - [Know Before You Go](https://www.ireland.ie/en/dfa/overseas-travel/know-before-you-go/) - [Assistance abroad](https://www.ireland.ie/en/dfa/overseas-travel/assistance-abroad/) - [Visas for Ireland](https://www.ireland.ie/en/dfa/visas-for-ireland/) - This is Ireland * ## This is Ireland - [Visit](https://www.ireland.ie/en/visit/) - [Invest](https://www.ireland.ie/en/invest/) - [Trade](https://www.ireland.ie/en/trade/) - [Study](https://www.ireland.ie/en/study/) [This is Ireland](https://www.ireland.ie/en/dfa/passports/passport-card/) - [Back](https://www.ireland.ie/en/dfa/passports/passport-card/) - This is Ireland - [Visit](https://www.ireland.ie/en/visit/) - [Invest](https://www.ireland.ie/en/invest/) - [Trade](https://www.ireland.ie/en/trade/) - [Study](https://www.ireland.ie/en/study/) - Role and policies * ## Role and policies - [About the Department](https://www.ireland.ie/en/dfa/role-policies/about-the-department/) - [Global Ireland strategies](https://www.ireland.ie/en/global-ireland-strategies/) - [International priorities](https://www.ireland.ie/en/dfa/role-policies/international-priorities/) - [Trade and promoting Ireland](https://www.ireland.ie/en/dfa/role-policies/trade-and-promoting-ireland/) - [Support for Irish diaspora](https://www.ireland.ie/en/irish-diaspora/) - [Ireland at the European Union](https://www.ireland.ie/en/eu/) - [Ireland at the United Nations](https://www.ireland.ie/en/un/) - [Northern Ireland](https://www.ireland.ie/en/dfa/role-policies/northern-ireland/) - Passports * ## Passports - [Passports](https://www.ireland.ie/en/dfa/passports/) - [Passport Online](https://www.ireland.ie/en/dfa/passports/passport-online/) - [How to apply for a passport](https://www.ireland.ie/en/dfa/passports/how-to-apply-for-a-passport/) - [Post Passport](https://www.ireland.ie/en/dfa/passports/post-passport/) - [Current turnaround times](https://www.ireland.ie/en/dfa/passports/turnaround-times/) - [Track your passport](https://www.ireland.ie/en/dfa/passports/tracking/) - [Urgent appointment service](https://www.ireland.ie/en/dfa/passports/urgent-appointment/) - [Passport Card](https://www.ireland.ie/en/dfa/passports/passport-card/) - [Passport FAQs](https://www.ireland.ie/en/dfa/passports/faqs/) - [Contact us](https://www.ireland.ie/en/dfa/passports/contact-us/) - [Citizenship](https://www.ireland.ie/en/dfa/citizenship/) - Travel * ## Travel - [Overseas travel](https://www.ireland.ie/en/dfa/overseas-travel/) - [Travel Advice](https://www.ireland.ie/en/dfa/overseas-travel/advice/) - [Know Before You Go](https://www.ireland.ie/en/dfa/overseas-travel/know-before-you-go/) - [Assistance abroad](https://www.ireland.ie/en/dfa/overseas-travel/assistance-abroad/) - [Citizens registration](https://www.ireland.ie/en/dfa/overseas-travel/citizens-registration/) - [EU Consular Protection Directive](https://www.ireland.ie/en/dfa/overseas-travel/eu-consular-protection-directive/) - [Visas for Irish people going abroad](https://www.ireland.ie/en/dfa/overseas-travel/visas-for-irish-people-going-abroad/) - Visas * ## Visas - [Visas for Ireland](https://www.ireland.ie/en/dfa/visas-for-ireland/) - [US-Ireland Holiday Working Agreement](https://www.ireland.ie/en/dfa/visas-for-ireland/us-ireland-holiday-working-agreement-j1/) - [Working Holiday Authorisation](https://www.ireland.ie/en/dfa/visas-for-ireland/working-holiday-authorisation/) - [Visas for Irish people going abroad](https://www.ireland.ie/en/dfa/overseas-travel/visas-for-irish-people-going-abroad/) - Embassies * ## - [Irish Embassies and Consulates abroad](https://www.ireland.ie/en/dfa/embassies/) - [Embassies in Ireland](https://www.ireland.ie/en/dfa/embassies-in-ireland/) - [News](https://www.gov.ie/en/search/?category=Press%20release&organisation=Department%20of%20Foreign%20Affairs%20and%20Trade) - Role and policies * ## Role and policies - [About the Department](https://www.ireland.ie/en/dfa/role-policies/about-the-department/) - [Global Ireland strategies](https://www.ireland.ie/en/global-ireland-strategies/) - [International priorities](https://www.ireland.ie/en/dfa/role-policies/international-priorities/) - [Trade and promoting Ireland](https://www.ireland.ie/en/dfa/role-policies/trade-and-promoting-ireland/) - [Support for Irish diaspora](https://www.ireland.ie/en/irish-diaspora/) - [Ireland at the European Union](https://www.ireland.ie/en/eu/) - [Ireland at the United Nations](https://www.ireland.ie/en/un/) - [Northern Ireland](https://www.ireland.ie/en/dfa/role-policies/northern-ireland/) [Role and policies](https://www.ireland.ie/en/dfa/role-policies/) - [Back](https://www.ireland.ie/en/dfa/passports/passport-card/) - Role and policies - [About the Department](https://www.ireland.ie/en/dfa/role-policies/about-the-department/) - [Global Ireland strategies](https://www.ireland.ie/en/global-ireland-strategies/) - [International priorities](https://www.ireland.ie/en/dfa/role-policies/international-priorities/) - [Trade and promoting Ireland](https://www.ireland.ie/en/dfa/role-policies/trade-and-promoting-ireland/) - [Support for Irish diaspora](https://www.ireland.ie/en/irish-diaspora/) - [Ireland at the European Union](https://www.ireland.ie/en/eu/) - [Ireland at the United Nations](https://www.ireland.ie/en/un/) - [Northern Ireland](https://www.ireland.ie/en/dfa/role-policies/northern-ireland/) - Passports * ## Passports - [Passports](https://www.ireland.ie/en/dfa/passports/) - [Passport Online](https://www.ireland.ie/en/dfa/passports/passport-online/) - [How to apply for a passport](https://www.ireland.ie/en/dfa/passports/how-to-apply-for-a-passport/) - [Post Passport](https://www.ireland.ie/en/dfa/passports/post-passport/) - [Current turnaround times](https://www.ireland.ie/en/dfa/passports/turnaround-times/) - [Track your passport](https://www.ireland.ie/en/dfa/passports/tracking/) - [Urgent appointment service](https://www.ireland.ie/en/dfa/passports/urgent-appointment/) - [Passport Card](https://www.ireland.ie/en/dfa/passports/passport-card/) - [Passport FAQs](https://www.ireland.ie/en/dfa/passports/faqs/) - [Contact us](https://www.ireland.ie/en/dfa/passports/contact-us/) [Passports](https://www.ireland.ie/en/dfa/passports/passport-card/) - [Back](https://www.ireland.ie/en/dfa/passports/passport-card/) - Passports - [Passports](https://www.ireland.ie/en/dfa/passports/) - [Passport Online](https://www.ireland.ie/en/dfa/passports/passport-online/) - [How to apply for a passport](https://www.ireland.ie/en/dfa/passports/how-to-apply-for-a-passport/) - [Post Passport](https://www.ireland.ie/en/dfa/passports/post-passport/) - [Current turnaround times](https://www.ireland.ie/en/dfa/passports/turnaround-times/) - [Track your passport](https://www.ireland.ie/en/dfa/passports/tracking/) - [Urgent appointment service](https://www.ireland.ie/en/dfa/passports/urgent-appointment/) - [Passport Card](https://www.ireland.ie/en/dfa/passports/passport-card/) - [Passport FAQs](https://www.ireland.ie/en/dfa/passports/faqs/) - [Contact us](https://www.ireland.ie/en/dfa/passports/contact-us/) - [Citizenship](https://www.ireland.ie/en/dfa/citizenship/) [Citizenship](https://www.ireland.ie/en/dfa/citizenship/) - Travel * ## Travel - [Overseas travel](https://www.ireland.ie/en/dfa/overseas-travel/) - [Travel Advice](https://www.ireland.ie/en/dfa/overseas-travel/advice/) - [Know Before You Go](https://www.ireland.ie/en/dfa/overseas-travel/know-before-you-go/) - [Assistance abroad](https://www.ireland.ie/en/dfa/overseas-travel/assistance-abroad/) - [Citizens registration](https://www.ireland.ie/en/dfa/overseas-travel/citizens-registration/) - [EU Consular Protection Directive](https://www.ireland.ie/en/dfa/overseas-travel/eu-consular-protection-directive/) - [Visas for Irish people going abroad](https://www.ireland.ie/en/dfa/overseas-travel/visas-for-irish-people-going-abroad/) [Travel](https://www.ireland.ie/en/dfa/overseas-travel/) - [Back](https://www.ireland.ie/en/dfa/passports/passport-card/) - Travel - [Overseas travel](https://www.ireland.ie/en/dfa/overseas-travel/) - [Travel Advice](https://www.ireland.ie/en/dfa/overseas-travel/advice/) - [Know Before You Go](https://www.ireland.ie/en/dfa/overseas-travel/know-before-you-go/) - [Assistance abroad](https://www.ireland.ie/en/dfa/overseas-travel/assistance-abroad/) - [Citizens registration](https://www.ireland.ie/en/dfa/overseas-travel/citizens-registration/) - [EU Consular Protection Directive](https://www.ireland.ie/en/dfa/overseas-travel/eu-consular-protection-directive/) - [Visas for Irish people going abroad](https://www.ireland.ie/en/dfa/overseas-travel/visas-for-irish-people-going-abroad/) - Visas * ## Visas - [Visas for Ireland](https://www.ireland.ie/en/dfa/visas-for-ireland/) - [US-Ireland Holiday Working Agreement](https://www.ireland.ie/en/dfa/visas-for-ireland/us-ireland-holiday-working-agreement-j1/) - [Working Holiday Authorisation](https://www.ireland.ie/en/dfa/visas-for-ireland/working-holiday-authorisation/) - [Visas for Irish people going abroad](https://www.ireland.ie/en/dfa/overseas-travel/visas-for-irish-people-going-abroad/) [Visas](https://www.ireland.ie/en/dfa/passports/passport-card/) - [Back](https://www.ireland.ie/en/dfa/passports/passport-card/) - Visas - [Visas for Ireland](https://www.ireland.ie/en/dfa/visas-for-ireland/) - [US-Ireland Holiday Working Agreement](https://www.ireland.ie/en/dfa/visas-for-ireland/us-ireland-holiday-working-agreement-j1/) - [Working Holiday Authorisation](https://www.ireland.ie/en/dfa/visas-for-ireland/working-holiday-authorisation/) - [Visas for Irish people going abroad](https://www.ireland.ie/en/dfa/overseas-travel/visas-for-irish-people-going-abroad/) - Embassies * ## - [Irish Embassies and Consulates abroad](https://www.ireland.ie/en/dfa/embassies/) - [Embassies in Ireland](https://www.ireland.ie/en/dfa/embassies-in-ireland/) [Embassies](https://www.ireland.ie/en/dfa/embassies/) - [Back](https://www.ireland.ie/en/dfa/passports/passport-card/) - Embassies - [Irish Embassies and Consulates abroad](https://www.ireland.ie/en/dfa/embassies/) - [Embassies in Ireland](https://www.ireland.ie/en/dfa/embassies-in-ireland/) - [News](https://www.gov.ie/en/search/?category=Press%20release&organisation=Department%20of%20Foreign%20Affairs%20and%20Trade) [News](https://www.gov.ie/en/search/?category=Press%20release&organisation=Department%20of%20Foreign%20Affairs%20and%20Trade) - Ireland in the world * ## Ireland in the world - [Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade](https://www.ireland.ie/en/dfa/) - [Irish Aid](https://www.ireland.ie/en/irish-aid/) - [Ireland at the UN](https://www.ireland.ie/en/un/) - [Ireland in the EU](https://www.ireland.ie/en/eu/) - [Support for Irish diaspora](https://www.ireland.ie/en/irish-diaspora/) - [Ireland in the world](https://www.ireland.ie/en/ireland-in-the-world/) [Ireland in the world](https://www.ireland.ie/en/dfa/passports/passport-card/) - [Back](https://www.ireland.ie/en/dfa/passports/passport-card/) - Ireland in the world - [Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade](https://www.ireland.ie/en/dfa/) - [Irish Aid](https://www.ireland.ie/en/irish-aid/) - [Ireland at the UN](https://www.ireland.ie/en/un/) - [Ireland in the EU](https://www.ireland.ie/en/eu/) - [Support for Irish diaspora](https://www.ireland.ie/en/irish-diaspora/) - [Ireland in the world](https://www.ireland.ie/en/ireland-in-the-world/) - Embassies * ## ## Ireland in the world Ireland’s global footprint is growing. Explore the breadth of Ireland’s relationships with countries around the world: [Ireland in the world directory](https://www.ireland.ie/en/ireland-in-the-world/) ## Irish Embassies and Consulates abroad There are over 100 Irish missions abroad who can provide consular services. Locate your nearest Embassy, Consulate General or Representative Office: [Embassy A-Z](https://www.ireland.ie/en/dfa/embassies/) [Embassies](https://www.ireland.ie/en/dfa/passports/passport-card/) - [Back](https://www.ireland.ie/en/dfa/passports/passport-card/) - Embassies - [Ireland in the world directory](https://www.ireland.ie/en/ireland-in-the-world/) - [Embassy A-Z](https://www.ireland.ie/en/dfa/embassies/) - Passports and travel * ## Passports and travel - [Passports](https://www.ireland.ie/en/dfa/passports/) - [How to apply for a passport](https://www.ireland.ie/en/dfa/passports/how-to-apply-for-a-passport/) - [Current turnaround times](https://www.ireland.ie/en/dfa/passports/turnaround-times/) - [Track your passport](https://www.ireland.ie/en/dfa/passports/tracking/) - [Travel Advice](https://www.ireland.ie/en/dfa/overseas-travel/advice/) - [Know Before You Go](https://www.ireland.ie/en/dfa/overseas-travel/know-before-you-go/) - [Assistance abroad](https://www.ireland.ie/en/dfa/overseas-travel/assistance-abroad/) - [Visas for Ireland](https://www.ireland.ie/en/dfa/visas-for-ireland/) [Passports and travel](https://www.ireland.ie/en/dfa/passports/passport-card/) - [Back](https://www.ireland.ie/en/dfa/passports/passport-card/) - Passports and travel - [Passports](https://www.ireland.ie/en/dfa/passports/) - [How to apply for a passport](https://www.ireland.ie/en/dfa/passports/how-to-apply-for-a-passport/) - [Current turnaround times](https://www.ireland.ie/en/dfa/passports/turnaround-times/) - [Track your passport](https://www.ireland.ie/en/dfa/passports/tracking/) - [Travel Advice](https://www.ireland.ie/en/dfa/overseas-travel/advice/) - [Know Before You Go](https://www.ireland.ie/en/dfa/overseas-travel/know-before-you-go/) - [Assistance abroad](https://www.ireland.ie/en/dfa/overseas-travel/assistance-abroad/) - [Visas for Ireland](https://www.ireland.ie/en/dfa/visas-for-ireland/) - This is Ireland * ## This is Ireland - [Visit](https://www.ireland.ie/en/visit/) - [Invest](https://www.ireland.ie/en/invest/) - [Trade](https://www.ireland.ie/en/trade/) - [Study](https://www.ireland.ie/en/study/) [This is Ireland](https://www.ireland.ie/en/dfa/passports/passport-card/) - [Back](https://www.ireland.ie/en/dfa/passports/passport-card/) - This is Ireland - [Visit](https://www.ireland.ie/en/visit/) - [Invest](https://www.ireland.ie/en/invest/) - [Trade](https://www.ireland.ie/en/trade/) - [Study](https://www.ireland.ie/en/study/) Select default language [![Department of Foreign Affairs logo](https://assets.ireland.ie/images/DFAT_Standard_White_194x80_Std_White_DESKTOP.original.png) ![Department of Foreign Affairs logo](https://assets.ireland.ie/images/DFAT_Standard_White_165x60_Std_White_MOBILE.original.png)](https://www.ireland.ie/en/dfa/) - Role and policies * ## Role and policies - [About the Department](https://www.ireland.ie/en/dfa/role-policies/about-the-department/) - [Global Ireland strategies](https://www.ireland.ie/en/global-ireland-strategies/) - [International priorities](https://www.ireland.ie/en/dfa/role-policies/international-priorities/) - [Trade and promoting Ireland](https://www.ireland.ie/en/dfa/role-policies/trade-and-promoting-ireland/) - [Support for Irish diaspora](https://www.ireland.ie/en/irish-diaspora/) - [Ireland at the European Union](https://www.ireland.ie/en/eu/) - [Ireland at the United Nations](https://www.ireland.ie/en/un/) - [Northern Ireland](https://www.ireland.ie/en/dfa/role-policies/northern-ireland/) - Passports * ## Passports - [Passports](https://www.ireland.ie/en/dfa/passports/) - [Passport Online](https://www.ireland.ie/en/dfa/passports/passport-online/) - [How to apply for a passport](https://www.ireland.ie/en/dfa/passports/how-to-apply-for-a-passport/) - [Post Passport](https://www.ireland.ie/en/dfa/passports/post-passport/) - [Current turnaround times](https://www.ireland.ie/en/dfa/passports/turnaround-times/) - [Track your passport](https://www.ireland.ie/en/dfa/passports/tracking/) - [Urgent appointment service](https://www.ireland.ie/en/dfa/passports/urgent-appointment/) - [Passport Card](https://www.ireland.ie/en/dfa/passports/passport-card/) - [Passport FAQs](https://www.ireland.ie/en/dfa/passports/faqs/) - [Contact us](https://www.ireland.ie/en/dfa/passports/contact-us/) - [Citizenship](https://www.ireland.ie/en/dfa/citizenship/) - Travel * ## Travel - [Overseas travel](https://www.ireland.ie/en/dfa/overseas-travel/) - [Travel Advice](https://www.ireland.ie/en/dfa/overseas-travel/advice/) - [Know Before You Go](https://www.ireland.ie/en/dfa/overseas-travel/know-before-you-go/) - [Assistance abroad](https://www.ireland.ie/en/dfa/overseas-travel/assistance-abroad/) - [Citizens registration](https://www.ireland.ie/en/dfa/overseas-travel/citizens-registration/) - [EU Consular Protection Directive](https://www.ireland.ie/en/dfa/overseas-travel/eu-consular-protection-directive/) - [Visas for Irish people going abroad](https://www.ireland.ie/en/dfa/overseas-travel/visas-for-irish-people-going-abroad/) - Visas * ## Visas - [Visas for Ireland](https://www.ireland.ie/en/dfa/visas-for-ireland/) - [US-Ireland Holiday Working Agreement](https://www.ireland.ie/en/dfa/visas-for-ireland/us-ireland-holiday-working-agreement-j1/) - [Working Holiday Authorisation](https://www.ireland.ie/en/dfa/visas-for-ireland/working-holiday-authorisation/) - [Visas for Irish people going abroad](https://www.ireland.ie/en/dfa/overseas-travel/visas-for-irish-people-going-abroad/) - Embassies * ## - [Irish Embassies and Consulates abroad](https://www.ireland.ie/en/dfa/embassies/) - [Embassies in Ireland](https://www.ireland.ie/en/dfa/embassies-in-ireland/) - [News](https://www.gov.ie/en/search/?category=Press%20release&organisation=Department%20of%20Foreign%20Affairs%20and%20Trade) - Role and policies * ## Role and policies - [About the Department](https://www.ireland.ie/en/dfa/role-policies/about-the-department/) - [Global Ireland strategies](https://www.ireland.ie/en/global-ireland-strategies/) - [International priorities](https://www.ireland.ie/en/dfa/role-policies/international-priorities/) - [Trade and promoting Ireland](https://www.ireland.ie/en/dfa/role-policies/trade-and-promoting-ireland/) - [Support for Irish diaspora](https://www.ireland.ie/en/irish-diaspora/) - [Ireland at the European Union](https://www.ireland.ie/en/eu/) - [Ireland at the United Nations](https://www.ireland.ie/en/un/) - [Northern Ireland](https://www.ireland.ie/en/dfa/role-policies/northern-ireland/) - Passports * ## Passports - [Passports](https://www.ireland.ie/en/dfa/passports/) - [Passport Online](https://www.ireland.ie/en/dfa/passports/passport-online/) - [How to apply for a passport](https://www.ireland.ie/en/dfa/passports/how-to-apply-for-a-passport/) - [Post Passport](https://www.ireland.ie/en/dfa/passports/post-passport/) - [Current turnaround times](https://www.ireland.ie/en/dfa/passports/turnaround-times/) - [Track your passport](https://www.ireland.ie/en/dfa/passports/tracking/) - [Urgent appointment service](https://www.ireland.ie/en/dfa/passports/urgent-appointment/) - [Passport Card](https://www.ireland.ie/en/dfa/passports/passport-card/) - [Passport FAQs](https://www.ireland.ie/en/dfa/passports/faqs/) - [Contact us](https://www.ireland.ie/en/dfa/passports/contact-us/) - [Citizenship](https://www.ireland.ie/en/dfa/citizenship/) - Travel * ## Travel - [Overseas travel](https://www.ireland.ie/en/dfa/overseas-travel/) - [Travel Advice](https://www.ireland.ie/en/dfa/overseas-travel/advice/) - [Know Before You Go](https://www.ireland.ie/en/dfa/overseas-travel/know-before-you-go/) - [Assistance abroad](https://www.ireland.ie/en/dfa/overseas-travel/assistance-abroad/) - [Citizens registration](https://www.ireland.ie/en/dfa/overseas-travel/citizens-registration/) - [EU Consular Protection Directive](https://www.ireland.ie/en/dfa/overseas-travel/eu-consular-protection-directive/) - [Visas for Irish people going abroad](https://www.ireland.ie/en/dfa/overseas-travel/visas-for-irish-people-going-abroad/) - Visas * ## Visas - [Visas for Ireland](https://www.ireland.ie/en/dfa/visas-for-ireland/) - [US-Ireland Holiday Working Agreement](https://www.ireland.ie/en/dfa/visas-for-ireland/us-ireland-holiday-working-agreement-j1/) - [Working Holiday Authorisation](https://www.ireland.ie/en/dfa/visas-for-ireland/working-holiday-authorisation/) - 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— [How long is it valid](https://www.ireland.ie/en/dfa/passports/passport-card/#how-long-is-it-valid) - — [How much does it cost](https://www.ireland.ie/en/dfa/passports/passport-card/#how-much-does-it-cost) - — [Methods of payment](https://www.ireland.ie/en/dfa/passports/passport-card/#methods-of-payment) - — [How long does it take](https://www.ireland.ie/en/dfa/passports/passport-card/#how-long-does-it-take) - — [Lost, stolen and damaged passports](https://www.ireland.ie/en/dfa/passports/passport-card/#lost-stolen-and-damaged-passports) - — [How to apply](https://www.ireland.ie/en/dfa/passports/passport-card/#how-to-apply) - — [Changes to the Passport Card 2021](https://www.ireland.ie/en/dfa/passports/passport-card/#changes-to-the-passport-card-2021) 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 Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Republic of Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, the United Kingdom, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway and Switzerland. ## At airports/ports - When travelling through airports, access to E-gates is determined by Local infrastructure. - A border official can also manually check the Passport Card. [Back to top](https://www.ireland.ie/en/dfa/passports/passport-card/#top) ## 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. [Back to top](https://www.ireland.ie/en/dfa/passports/passport-card/#top) ## How much does it cost - View [Passport Card fees](https://www.ireland.ie/en/dfa/passports/passport-fees/). [Back to top](https://www.ireland.ie/en/dfa/passports/passport-card/#top) ## Methods of payment - Pay by credit or debit card. - Visa, MasterCard, Diners Club International and American Express cards are accepted. [Back to top](https://www.ireland.ie/en/dfa/passports/passport-card/#top) ## How long does it take - View our [turnaround times](https://www.ireland.ie/en/dfa/passports/turnaround-times/). [Back to top](https://www.ireland.ie/en/dfa/passports/passport-card/#top) ## Lost, stolen and damaged passports - [See what to do and how to get a replacement](https://www.ireland.ie/en/dfa/passports/lost-stolen-damaged/). [Back to top](https://www.ireland.ie/en/dfa/passports/passport-card/#top) ## How to apply You must [apply online](https://www.ireland.ie/en/dfa/passports/passport-online/). You will save money if you get your Passport Book and Passport Card at the same time as part of a bundle. ## Over 18 and hold existing Passport Book - You may apply for a Passport Card individually. - Your passport book must have at least 3 months remaining validity. ## Over 18 with no Passport Book or Passport Card - You can get a Passport Card and Passport Book at the same time online as part of a bundle ## Under 18 - You can only get a Passport Card with a Passport Book as part of a bundle which is an option you can select when renewing your child’s passport online. - Passport Cards for under 18s will be valid for the same period as the Passport Book. [Apply now](https://www.ireland.ie/en/dfa/passports/passport-online/) [Back to top](https://www.ireland.ie/en/dfa/passports/passport-card/#top) ## Changes to the Passport Card 2021 The Passport Card was updated in October 2021 to change the strip at the rear of the card from a silver reflective (OSM) strip to a SealCrypt strip. All Passport Cards remain valid until the expiry date on the card. [Back to top](https://www.ireland.ie/en/dfa/passports/passport-card/#top) ## Related content - [Help with your application](https://www.ireland.ie/en/dfa/passports/how-to-apply-for-a-passport/) - [Photo guidelines](https://www.ireland.ie/en/dfa/passports/photo-guidelines/) - [Supplementary documents](https://www.ireland.ie/en/dfa/passports/documentary-requirements/) - [Second passport for business](https://www.ireland.ie/en/dfa/passports/documentary-requirements/adult/) - [Top passport questions](https://www.ireland.ie/en/dfa/passports/faqs/) BETA This is a prototype - your feedback will help us to improve it. 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Readable Markdown	- — [Where can you use it](https://www.ireland.ie/en/dfa/passports/passport-card/#where-can-you-use-it) - — [How long is it valid](https://www.ireland.ie/en/dfa/passports/passport-card/#how-long-is-it-valid) - — [How much does it cost](https://www.ireland.ie/en/dfa/passports/passport-card/#how-much-does-it-cost) - — [Methods of payment](https://www.ireland.ie/en/dfa/passports/passport-card/#methods-of-payment) - — [How long does it take](https://www.ireland.ie/en/dfa/passports/passport-card/#how-long-does-it-take) - — [Lost, stolen and damaged passports](https://www.ireland.ie/en/dfa/passports/passport-card/#lost-stolen-and-damaged-passports) - — [How to apply](https://www.ireland.ie/en/dfa/passports/passport-card/#how-to-apply) - — [Changes to the Passport Card 2021](https://www.ireland.ie/en/dfa/passports/passport-card/#changes-to-the-passport-card-2021) 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. [Back to top](https://www.ireland.ie/en/dfa/passports/passport-card/#top) ## 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. [Back to top](https://www.ireland.ie/en/dfa/passports/passport-card/#top) [Back to top](https://www.ireland.ie/en/dfa/passports/passport-card/#top) ## Methods of payment - Pay by credit or debit card. - Visa, MasterCard, Diners Club International and American Express cards are accepted. [Back to top](https://www.ireland.ie/en/dfa/passports/passport-card/#top) [Back to top](https://www.ireland.ie/en/dfa/passports/passport-card/#top) [Back to top](https://www.ireland.ie/en/dfa/passports/passport-card/#top) ## How to apply You must [apply online](https://www.ireland.ie/en/dfa/passports/passport-online/). You will save money if you get your Passport Book and Passport Card at the same time as part of a bundle. [Back to top](https://www.ireland.ie/en/dfa/passports/passport-card/#top) ## Changes to the Passport Card 2021 The Passport Card was updated in October 2021 to change the strip at the rear of the card from a silver reflective (OSM) strip to a SealCrypt strip. All Passport Cards remain valid until the expiry date on the card. [Back to top](https://www.ireland.ie/en/dfa/passports/passport-card/#top)
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