How to Apply for a Passport
Apply Online
This is the fastest and cheapest way to get your first Irish passport or renew your passport. Once you have your photo, it only takes about ten minutes!
Passport Online is the only way to apply for an Irish Passport in your country.
Passport Online will return your passport book, passport card and relevant supporting documentation directly to you.
Please see the detailed Documentary Requirements for Passport Applications page from the Passport Service.
Please see the detailed Photo Guidelines page from the Passport Service.
Please see the detailed How to get your application witnessed page from the Passport Service.
Please see the detailed Consent for Children page from the Passport Service.
Please see the detailed Passport Fees page on the main Department of Foreign Affairs website.
Fees and Where to apply
The fee depends on the type of passport you apply for:
Fees effective March 30th, 2017
Adult 10 year 780 HKD
Adult large 10 year 1030 HKD
5-year passport for those under 18 years 370 HKD
Emergency Travel Document* 250HKD
Additional Fees
Out of hours fee** 660HKD
Passport Certification Fee*** 330HKD
*This fee applies to both Emergency Travel Certificates and emergency passports.
**The fee is additional to the fee for the passport itself.
***This a standard consular fee that is charged for the verification or certification of any document
Payment Options
Payments to the Consulate can be made by bank transfer (see below). You can also present payments in cash or Hong Kong Dollar-denominated cheque drawn on a local bank. We can only accept local currency for applications submitted in Hong Kong. Cheques should be made payable to "Dept Foreign Affairs & Trade Ireland Consulate HK HKD Public Bank".
Bank details for electronic transfers
| Bank Name | HSBC |
| Bank Address | 1 Queen's Road, Central Hong Kong |
| Currency | Hong Kong Dollar |
| Account Name | Dept Foreign Affairs & Trade Ireland Consulate HK HKD Public Bank A/C |
| Account No | 848-659975-838 |
| Swift Code | HSBCHKHHHKHBank Nam |
Note: Please enclose a copy of bank transfer or deposit slip with your application.
Where to apply
Applications should be submitted to the Consulate General at the following address:
20/F, 33 Des Voeux Road,
Central,
Hong Kong
Telephone: (+852) 2535 0700
Email: Contact Us
First time applications must be submitted in person. Passport renewals will be accepted by post. If you choose to post your application, we strongly recommend you to use registered mail or a reputable courier service. The Consulate cannot be held responsible for applications or documents lost in transit.
The public counter is open from 10.00 – 12.00 and 14.00 - 16.30, Monday – Friday. Consular appointments are available Monday – Thursday, 14.00 – 15.00.