Passports? Do I need a Passport to be able to go to Ireland From the U.S.A?

Question

If so.... How do I go about getting a passport and how long does it take for me to receive it?

Answer 1

You can go to the website below for information on how to get a passport and to print out the forms. It is curently taking about 16 weeks to get a passport. The state dept website says 10 to 12 weeks, but tonite a person who works for the passport service said on Answers that it is actually talKng about 16 weeks. The experience of many people recently has been at least 14 weeks. If you need your passport quickly you can get it in about 4 weeks if you pay for the expedited service. If you print out the forms and fill them out and take all your documentation with you to the post office, things will go faster and you will save a trip. Have a great trip.

Answer 2

Yes you do, you can't get on an international flight without a passport.

You need to go to the post office and fill out the paperwork, pay the fee and wait. It costs about $100 with photos, and you need an original birth certificate. The one from the county with a raised embossed stamp on it, no copies allowed. It takes about 12-15 weeks to get your passport currently, however you can pay extra and get it expedited. That will only take 2-3 weeks.

Answer 3

Ireland is a foreign country. Therefore, you'll need a passport to travel there. Nowadays, you need a passport even to go to Canada.

You can get an application at the post office or your local passport agency. It should take about a week for you to receive the passport from the date you submit your application.

Answer 4

Yes you do. You need a passport to go anywhere outside of the USA.

Answer 5

yes you do
I went to the post office
google it if you want but I'd just go ask the post or friends in your area

Answer 6

http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AsyeevBtiJktU_lfzBazLVvsy6IX?qid=20070602191036AAN3ar0

Answer 7

yes you do - see below on how to get one


How to Apply in Person for a Passport

Should You Apply In Person?
You are applying for a U.S. passport for the first time. Yes
Your previous U.S. passport was lost, stolen, or damaged. Yes
Your previous U.S. passport has expired & was issued more than 15 years ago. Yes
Your previous passport has expired and it was issued when you were under 16. Yes
Your name has changed since your passport was issued and you do not have a legal document formally changing your name. Yes
NOTES: All persons must have their own passports, including infants. If you are behind in child support payments, you may not be able to get a passport. See Child Support .

For All Minors Under Age 14 :

* Each minor child shall appear in person.
* All applications for children under 14 require both parents' or legal guardians' consent.
( See Special Requirements for Children Under Age 14 )

For All Minors Ages 14 to 17:

* Each minor child shall appear in person.
* For security reasons, parental consent may be requested.
* If your child does not have identification of his/her own, you need to accompany your child and
present identification.
* Follow instructions below.

To Apply in Person for a U.S. Passport You MUST:

1. Provide Application for Passport, Form DS-11

* To download an application form, please click here.
* Or, forms can be obtained from any passport agency or acceptance facility. (Call to check hours of availability.)

NOTE: Please do NOT sign the DS-11 application form until the Passport Acceptance Agent instructs you to do so.

2. Present Proof of U.S. Citizenship

All documentation submitted as evidence of U.S. Citizenship will be returned with the issued passport. See Processing Times . You may prove U.S. Citizenship with any one of the following:

* Previous U.S. Passport (mutilated, altered, or damaged passports are not acceptable as evidence of U.S. citizenship.)
* Certified birth certificate issued by the city, county or state

NOTE: A certified birth certificate has a registrar's raised, embossed, impressed or multicolored seal, registrar’s signature, and the date the certificate was filed with the registrar's office, which must be within 1 year of your birth. Please note that some short (abstract) versions of birth certificates may not be acceptable for passport purposes.

* Consular Report of Birth Abroad or Certification of Birth
* Naturalization Certificate
* Certificate of Citizenship

A Delayed Birth Certificate filed more than one year after your birth may be acceptable if it:

* Listed the documentation used to create it and
* Signed by the attending physician or midwife, or, lists an affidavit signed by the parents, or shows early public records.

If you do NOT have a previous U.S. passport or a certified birth certificate, you will need:

1. Letter of No Record

Issued by the State with your name, date of birth, which years were searched for a birth record and that there is no birth certificate on file for you.

1. AND as many of the following as possible:

* Baptismal certificate
* Hospital birth certificate
* Census record
* Early school record
* Family bible record
* Doctor's record of post-natal care

NOTES: These documents must be early public records showing the date and place of birth, preferably created within the first five years of your life. You may also submit an Affidavit of Birth, form DS-10, from an older blood relative, i.e., a parent, aunt, uncle, sibling, who has personal knowledge of your birth. It must be notarized or have the seal and signature of the acceptance agent. If you were born abroad AND do not have a Consular Report of Birth Abroad or Certificate of Birth on file, you will need:

1. If you claim citizenship through birth abroad to one U.S. citizen parent:

* Foreign birth certificate,
* Proof of citizenship of your U.S. citizen parent, AND
* An affidavit of your U.S. citizen parent showing all periods and places of residence or physical presence in the United States and abroad before your birth.

2. If you claim citizenship through birth abroad to two U.S. citizen parents:

* Your foreign birth certificate,
* Parent’s marriage certificate, AND
* Proof of citizenship of your U.S. parents and an affidavit of your U.S. citizen parents showing all periods and places of residence of physical presence in the United States and abroad before your birth.

Click here for additional information on documentation of U.S. citizens born abroad who acquire citizenship at birth NOTE: The following are NOT proof of citizenship

* Voter registration cards
* Army discharge papers

Information on foreign-born children adopted by U.S. citizens. NOTE: If you travel extensively, you may request more Visa pages in your passport at no additional cost. To do so, please attach a signed request for additional Visa pages to be added to your application. 48-page passport s are no longer available in the U.S. or abroad. FOR MINORS UNDER THE AGE OF 14: The citizenship evidence submitted for minors under the age of 14 must list both parents' names. Read more information on the citizenship requirements for minors under the age of 14.

3. Present Proof of Identity

You may prove your identity with any one of these, if you are recognizable:

* Previous U.S. passport (mutilated, altered, or damaged passports are not acceptable as proof of identity.)
* Naturalization Certificate
* Current, valid
o Driver's license
o Government ID: city, state or federal
o Military ID: military and dependents

NOTE: Your Social Security Card does NOT prove your identity. If none of these are available , you will need:

1. Some signature documents, not acceptable alone as ID

(ex: a combination of documents, such as your Social Security card, credit card, bank card, library card, etc.) AND

2. A person who can vouch for you. He/she must:

* Have known you for at least 2 years,
* Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident,
* Have valid ID, and
* Fill out a Form DS-71 in the presence of a passport agent.

FOR MINORS UNDER THE AGE OF 14: Each minor child shall appear in person. Both parents or legal guardians must present evidence of identity when they apply for a minor under the age of 14. Read more information on the identity requirements for minors under the age of 14. FOR MINORS 14 to 17:

* Your child MUST appear in person.
* For security reasons, parental consent may be requested.
* If your child does not have identification of his/her own, you need to accompany your child, present identification and co-sign the application.

4. Provide Two Passport Photos

Your photographs must be:

* 2x2 inches in size
* Identical
* Taken within the past 6 months, showing current appearance
* Color
* Full face, front view with a plain white or off-white background
* Between 1 inch and 1 3/8 inches from the bottom of the chin to the top of the head
* Taken in normal street attire
o Uniforms should not be worn in photographs except religious attire that is worn daily.
o Do not wear a hat or headgear that obscures the hair or hairline.
o If you normally wear prescription glasses, a hearing device, wig or similar articles, they should be worn for your picture.
o Dark glasses or nonprescription glasses with tinted lenses are not acceptable unless you need them for medical reasons. A medical certificate may be required.

Click here for information on acceptable digitized photos.
Click here for detailed information for professional photographers.

NOTE:Vending machine photos are not generally acceptable

5. Pay the Applicable Fee

Click here to see passport fees.

Methods of Payment -

At Our 14 Passport Agencies -

Both fees and the surcharge are combined into one payment to the ''U.S. Department of State'':

* Credit Cards – VISA, MasterCard, American Express, Discover
* Debit/Check cards (not ATM cards)
* Checks (personal, certified, cashiers', travelers'), money orders (U.S. Postal, international, currency exchange), bank drafts

Note: If abroad, U.S. Embassies and Consulates accept the foreign currency equivalent, or a check drawn on a U.S. bank. At our over 8,000 Passport Acceptance Facilities - You pay the passport application fee and the security surcharge to the ''U.S. Department of State'' and the execution fee to the facility where you are applying. For Passport Application Fee:

* Personal checks, money orders, and bank drafts at all locations
* Exact cash at some locations (verify with the Acceptance Facility)

For Execution Fee:

* Money orders and bank drafts at all locations
* Personal checks and exact cash at some locations (verify with the Acceptance Facility)
* Credit cards at U.S. Postal Facilities and some other locations (verify with the Acceptance Facility)

Expedite Fee: (See How to Get Your Passport in a Hurry. )

6. Provide a Social Security Number

If you do not provide your Social Security Number, the Internal Revenue Service may impose a $500 penalty. If you have any questions please call your nearest IRS office.

Where to Apply for a Passport in the U.S.

Most Passport Agencies now accept applications only by appointment. Click here for more information.

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How Long Will it Take to Process a Passport Application?

Updated Processing Times

Passport Services is busy as Americans plan for summer trips. The best advice for when to apply is, “Apply Early!” Or even “now’” if you might be checking out deals on airfare or hotels outside the U.S.

If you are traveling or need your passport in order to get a visa within the next 2 weeks, please call us at the National Passport Information Center or use the link below to check the status of your application online.

If you have already applied but will not need your passport within the next two weeks:

There should be no need to contact us at this time. Our goal is to make sure that no one misses a trip. We have added staff and are working overtime across the country.

Checking the status of your application: You can check the status of your application online. Currently, it is taking up to 1 week for Expedited Applications and up to 3-4 weeks for Routine Applications to be tracked online. Please allow that much time before contacting us to check on your application.
If you apply And Choose

You will receive your passport within about
At a Passport Acceptance Facility*
or
By Mail (for renewal, additional pages, and amendment) Routine Service 10-12 Weeks**
Expedited Service
Plus Overnight delivery service for:
Sending your application and Returning your passport to you 2-3 Weeks***

*One of 8,000+ facilities accepting passport applications, such as your local post office, municipal office, courthouse, library. (See Where to Apply for Passports Nationwide )

** Routine Service: Currently, it is taking up to 10-12 weeks to receive your passport from the date you applied. If you are not traveling within the next 2 weeks, please check the status of your application online, keeping in mind that it is taking approximately 3-4 weeks for our system to start tracking your application. If you are traveling within the next 2 weeks, please call or email the National Passport Information Center.

***Expedite Service: Currently, Expedite Service takes 2-3 weeks to receive your passport from the date you applied. It may take longer for customers who apply for a renewal by mail without “Expedite” marked on the mailing envelope. If you haven’t received your passport and are traveling within the next 7 days , please call or email the National Passport Information Center.

NOTE:

* THERE IS NO CHARGE FOR AN APPOINTMENT AT A PASSPORT AGENCY. CUSTOMERS SHOULD NOT PAY ANYONE OR ANY BUSINESS MAKING SUCH A CHARGE.
* Passport Agencies assist customers with urgent travel needs (generally if you are traveling within 2 weeks) and require proof of departure.
* Most Passport Agencies are open by appointment only and require proof of your travel date or need for foreign visas. See List of Regional Passport Agencies .

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