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.
If you are resident outside of Ireland, you need to use an APS2 application form.
It is available in Irish (APS2G) and in English (APS2E), from the following locations:
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
Fees
Please note that BRL fees for passports are regularly updated to keep in line with the Euro fees charged by the Passport Office in Ireland. Please also note that from 11th April 2011, fees also apply to persons aged 65 and over.
The following passport fees are applicable from 29 May 2023.
- Standard 10 Year: €95, R$520
- Large 10 Year: €125, R$680
- Standard 5 Year: €45, R$240
- Emergency Travel Document: €30, R$160
- Out of Hours fee: €80, R$440
- Passport certification fee: €40, R$220
Please note that a postal service fee of R$60 may also apply.
Payment
Please also note that should we need to return the application form to you, as a result of it not being correctly completed, the postage costs will have to be paid by you and this will also of course delay the process.
The Embassy cannot accept credit card payments for passports. Payment can be made by bank transfer or PIX, please contact us and we will issue a “boleto” or provide details for a transfer via PIX.
Where to apply
The Passport Office at the Embassy of Ireland is opened Monday to Friday from 09.00 to 12.00.
You can lodge your application in person at the Embassy from Monday to Friday between these hours (please schedule appointment in advance). Alternatively you can post your application to:
Embassy of Ireland
SHIS QL 12 conjunto 5 casa 9
Lago Sul
Brasília - DF
CEP 71630-255
Brazil
Passport applications can also be processed via the Consulate General in São Paulo.
If you decide to post your application, we strongly recommend you use registered mail or a reputable courier service. The Embassy cannot be held responsible for applications or documents lost in transit.