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Please be advised that the Embassy of Ireland, China website has moved and this page is no longer being updated. The Embassy website is now available at Ireland.ie/beijing.

When should I apply for a new passport?

Applicants should allow 3 months for the application process. The Embassy cannot guarantee delivery of a passport where applicants have not applied 3 months in advance of the date of expiry of a passport.

You should also bear in mind the time it may take to have a Chinese visa reissued in your new passport.