Question 1

Irish Birth, Death or Marriage Certificates

Accepted Answer

For information on how to obtain certified copies of Irish Birth Certificates, Marriage Certificates, and Death Certificates please see the website of the Irish agency Health Service Executive at:  https://www2.hse.ie/services/births-deaths-and-marriages/order/birth-certificate/

The IPC can assist with any queries you may have regarding this process. Contact the centre directly at  (617) 265-5300

Question 2

Locating PPS number from Ireland

Accepted Answer

When you return to Ireland, you will need a Personal Public Service (PPS) number to access social welfare benefits and public services in Ireland. A PPS number is always 7 numbers followed by either one or 2 letters.
If you cannot find your PPS number, contact Client Identity Services in the Department of Social Protection. You can:
Email cis@welfare.ie
Phone +353 71 967 2616, if calling from outside Ireland
Phone 0818 927 999, if calling from within Ireland

The IPC can assist with any queries you may have regarding this process. Contact the centre directly at  (617) 265-5300

Helpful Links: 
Citizen’s information
Safehome Ireland

Question 3

Renewing your Irish Passport

Accepted Answer

This option is available if an Irish passport has been expired for less than 5 years, or is due to expire in the next 12 months. The passport renewal process is entirely an online process. The portal for the online application is available at ireland.ie/passports

Requirements to submit an online passport renewal application:
Current Irish passport number
Email Address 
Debit or Credit Card to pay the renewal fee (90 Euro for adults / 25 Euro for minors)
Digital photo (this can be taken with a smartphone/ipad and uploaded to the online application)
 If a passport is due to expire in more than 12 months, the current passport must  be mailed to the Passport Office in Ireland.

*Passports that are over 5 years expired are considered first time passports*

The IPC can assist with any queries you may have regarding this process. You may contact the centre directly at  (617) 265-5300.

Question 4

Ireland’s Foreign Birth Registration

Accepted Answer

The Foreign Birth Register allows the descendants of Irish born individuals who have moved abroad to claim Irish citizenship. If each generation registers their birth before the next generation is born, then Irish citizenship can be passed from parent to child.

Information about eligibility for registration in the Foreign Birth Register, the application process, and a list of the required documentation can be found at: ireland.ie/citizenship

The application is done in five steps: 
Gathering required documents
Online application
Payment
Having certain forms, documents, and photographs “witnessed” 
Mailing supporting documents to Foreign Births Registry in Dublin

The IPC can assist with any queries you may have regarding this process. Contact  the centre directly on (617) 265-5300.

Question 5

Moving home to Ireland

Accepted Answer

If you have any issues returning to Ireland that you would like to discuss please reach out to the Centre directly so we can best advise you on the resources available for your personal circumstances. Contact the Centre directly at (617) 265-5300

Crosscare Migrant Project
Crosscare Migrant Project is a Dublin based organization providing information and advocacy support to people who have moved to Ireland, around the immigration system and related issues. 
They provide detailed information on numerous topics including: job seeking, housing, PPS (social security) numbers, driving in Ireland, healthcare, education, welfare services, and more.

Contact Crosscare:
Email: migrantproject@crosscare.ie
Phone: +353 (0)1 873 2844
Website: migrantproject.ie/returning-to-ireland

Safe Home Ireland 
Safe Home Ireland is an Irish based organization that provides outreach and advocacy services to recently returned Irish emigrants of all ages and circumstances. 
Contact Safe Home:
Email: info@safehomeireland.com
Phone: +353 98 36036
Website: safehomeireland.com

Resources

Irish Birth, Death or Marriage Certificates

Locating PPS number from Ireland

Renewing your Irish Passport

Ireland’s Foreign Birth Registration

Moving home to Ireland

Irish Resources

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