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		<pubDate>Sun, 19 May 2013 05:29:04 UTC</pubDate>
		
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					<title><![CDATA[Weekly Decision Reports]]></title>
					<link>http://www.dfa.ie/home/index.aspx?id=73704</link>
					<description><![CDATA[
Every Monday, a report detailing all decisions made in the previous
week at the visa office New Delhi is posted to this page. Please
use your unique online application number to search these reports
for your decision



Application Decisions Report 13.05.2013 (PDF 44kb)


Application Decisions Report 07.05.2013 
(PDF 67kb)



Application Decisions Report 29.04.2013 (PDF 76kb)



Application Decisions Reporot 22.04.2013 (PDF 65kb)

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					<pubDate>Mon, 13 May 2013 04:28:13 UTC</pubDate>
		
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					<title><![CDATA[Application Form]]></title>
					<link>http://www.dfa.ie/home/index.aspx?id=74968</link>
					<description><![CDATA[
COMPLETING YOUR APPLICATION FORM ON-LINE


A new visa system is now operating at this Mission. The new system
includes the facility for applicants to complete their application
form on-line.


To launch an on-line application please click here.


Applicants are reminded that completing the on-line application
form is only the first step in the visa application process. An
application can only be processed when the on-line form is
completed AND the required backing documentation, passport
photograph and appropriate fee are received by the relevant
office as indicated by the on-line system.


It is no longer possible to apply using a downloaded/paper
application form.


INFORMATION NOTE TO ASSIST APPLICANTS


An information note has been prepared to assist applicants. This is
available in English, and also in Arabic,Chinese, French, Russian,Turkishand Urdu.

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					<pubDate>Wed, 08 May 2013 12:04:16 UTC</pubDate>
		
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					<title><![CDATA[Ireland in India]]></title>
					<link>http://www.dfa.ie/home/index.aspx?id=52432</link>
					<description><![CDATA[
WELCOME!


Introduction by H. E. Feilim McLaughlin, Ambassador of Ireland
to India


Cead Mile F&#225;ilte – a hundred thousand welcomes!


I would like to welcome you to the website of the Embassy of
Ireland in New Delhi.


The Embassy is accredited to Bangladesh, Nepal and Sri Lanka as
well as India.


Ireland has also Honorary Consuls in Mumbai, Bangalore, Kolkata,
Chennaiand Colombo. The Irish Trade Board - Enterprise
Irelandis represented within the Embassy and the IDA, which
is responsible for the promotion of inward investment, has an
office in Mumbai.


The website is designed to give you information about Ireland and
about the services that the Embassy provides. It can answer
many of your queries, particularly in relation to visa
procedures. I hope that it will lead you to discover more
about Ireland.


________________________________________


St Patricks
Day greetings from the President Michael D. Higgins


________________________________________

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					<pubDate>Fri, 26 Apr 2013 09:19:32 UTC</pubDate>
		
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					<title><![CDATA[The Economy]]></title>
					<link>http://www.dfa.ie/home/index.aspx?id=78818</link>
					<description><![CDATA[
The Economy


Ireland is currently facing severe economic challenges and is
addressing these in cooperation with our EU partners and the
International Monetary Fund. Ireland had a period of extraordinary
growth from 1993 to 2007 and had become one of the world’s most
dynamic, innovative and globalised economies, with extensive
external trade and investment links.


In 2008, partly due to the open nature of its economy Ireland began
to feel the effects of the global economic downturn. Pressure on
the economy was significantly accentuated by the end of a prolonged
Irish property market boom and problems within the domestic banking
system. This led to a period of recession in Ireland and a sharp
contraction in economic output.


But Ireland is facing the serious economic downturn from a strong
starting position. Many of the strengths that drove our recent
economic boom and brought unprecedented levels of prosperity, with
growth and GDP per capita among the highest in the European Union,
remain in place. these strengths will position Ireland to take
advantage of the global economic recovery as it emerges.


Ireland’s economic success is generally attributed to its educated
and flexible workforce; its social partnership model, which
involves close cooperation between government, trade unions and
employers; government measures to ensure macroeconomic stability
and to attract foreign investment; and membership of the European
Union, which now provides a market of almost 500 million people.
Ireland is a member of the eurozone.


Ireland continues to be one of the most open economies in the OECD,
and exports are now showing strong growth after a slowdown in
recent years. Ireland has developed a strong entrepreneurial
culture in terms of new businesses being established.


Ireland has a strong track record in attracting investment in
Information Communications Technology (ICT), Life Sciences,
Financial Services and Globally Traded Business (GTB) including
Digital Media, Engineering, Consumer Brands and International
Services. Ireland’s positioning as a ‘smart economy’ continues
apace combining our innovative, enterprise economy with an
ever–increasing emphasis on the emerging areas of Clean/Green
Technologies, Services Innovation and Convergence. Ireland is also
a centre for digital media in Europe with major multinational
companies locating their European headquarters and a range of
business support activities here.



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Inward and Outward Investment


Inward investment has been critically important to Ireland’s
economic development, providing tens of thousands of jobs,
disseminating technological know-how and expertise within the wider
economy, linking up with indigenous industry, boosting
productivity, and underpinning export growth. Outward investment by
Irish companies has increased noticeably in recent years, albeit
from a very low historic base. This emerging trend is consistent
with the pattern observed in other economies as they move to higher
stages of economic development.



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Education and
Training


Education and Training is a vital component of Ireland’s
knowledge-based economy, and is a priority investment under the
National Development Plan. Ireland enjoys one of the best education
systems in the world, with approximately 1 million people in full
time education.


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Innovation and R&amp;amp;D


R&amp;amp;D in Ireland has expanded dramatically in recent years
reflecting the Irish government’s massive injection of funding into
the sector. Leading global companies have found Ireland to be an
excellent location for knowledge-based activities. The young Irish
workforce has shown a particular aptitude for the efficient
collection, interpretation and dissemination of research
information.



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Corporation Tax


Since 2003 Ireland’s corporate tax regime has been fixed at a rate
of 12.5%. This applies to all Irish corporate trading profits. A
rate of 25% applies to non-trading (passive) income.


Economic and
Social Research Institute
Central Bank of Ireland



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Trade


Ireland’s total trade in 2009 was approximately €270bn; with a
merchandise trade surplus of more than €39 billion. This consists
equally of Merchandise Trade and Services Trade each of which stand
at approx. €130bn. The main merchandise goods traded include
Organic chemicals (mainly for the pharmaceutical sector), Medical
&amp;amp; pharmaceutical products and Computers. The main services
areas are Computer Services, Trade Related Business Services,
Insurance and Financial services.


Ireland’s main trade partners are the United states, Great Britain,
Belgium, Germany, France, Spain and the Netherlands.


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Industry and Services


The Industrial sector has a highly skilled technological labour
pool. Within this high technology grouping, the most active sectors
currently are life sciences, medical and information technology
sectors. Many of the world’s leading companies have subsidiaries in
Ireland.


The service sector in Ireland accounts for approximately half of
GDP. Just under half of total Irish exports are services, and
Ireland is in the top ten countries worldwide for exports of
commercial services. Throughout the last decade output of services
has grown strongly, largely as a result of growth in financial
services, telecommunications and tourism.


Three agencies deal with industrial development in Ireland.
Forf&#225;s provides overall policy advice and co-ordination for
enterprise development and science, technology and innovation in
Ireland. Enterprise Ireland helps develop Irish-based
enterprise with the potential to trade internationally. IDA
Ireland has responsibility for securing new investment in
manufacturing and internationally traded services. It also has
responsibility to encourage existing Foreign Direct Investors to
expand and develop their businesses in Ireland.


There are also a number of regional development agencies such as
Shannon Development which was set up in 1959 to promote Shannon
International Airport, and &#218;dar&#225;s na Gaeltachta, which is the
regional authority responsible for the economic, social and
cultural development of the Gaeltacht (Irish speaking parts of the
country).











Department of
Enterprise, Trade and Innovation




Forf&#225;s




IDA
Ireland




Enterprise Ireland




Shannon
Development




&#218;dar&#225;s na
Gaeltachta




Intertrade Ireland




Science Foundation
Ireland




Foras &#193;iseanna
Saothair (National Training Authority)






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Financial Services


Dublin’s International Financial Services Centre (IFSC), which was
set up by the Irish Government with EU approval in 1987, is
recognised as a leading location for a range of internationally
traded financial services, including banking, asset financing, fund
management, corporate treasury management, investment management,
custody and administration and specialised insurance operations.
More than430 international operations are approved to trade in the
IFsc, while a further 700 managed entities are approved to carry on
business under the IFSC programme.





Department of
Finance




International
Financial Services Centre




National Treasury
Management Agency






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Agriculture


Of the total land area of approximately 7 million hectares (17
million acres), 5 million hectares (12.32 million acres) are
utilised for agricultural purposes (including forestry). Beef and
dairying are by far the most important sectors of the agricultural
industry. The main crops are barley, wheat, potatoes and mushrooms.


The Agri-Food industry makes a significant contribution to the
Irish economy. The combined agri-food and drink sector accounts for
6% of GDP, almost €8bn of exports and accounts for 133,400 jobs. In
particular, the industry plays a major role in the indigenous
sector.











Department
of Agriculture and Food




Bord Bia




Teagasc
(Agriculture &amp;amp; Food Development Authority)




Food Safety Authority
of Ireland






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Fishing


The Irish seafood industry provides employment for over 11,000
people. It makes a significant contribution to the economic and
social fabric of the many small communities located in mainly rural
areas or small towns and villages around the 3,172 kilometres of
our coastline.








Department of
Communications, Energy &amp;amp; Natural Resources




Bord Iascaigh
Mhara






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Tourism


Approximately 6 million tourists visit Ireland each year, spending
approximately €3.9bn, and sustaining more than 180,000 jobs.
Tourism Ireland was established under the framework of the Good
Friday Agreement 1998 to co-ordinate the work of the two tourist
boards on the island, F&#225;ilte Ireland and the Northern Ireland
Tourist Board.


Ireland’s successful tourism industry is built around the three
themes: Irish people; Irish culture and the physical beauty of the
country.



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Radio and Television


The national radio and television service is operated by Radio
Telef&#237;s &#201;ireann (RT&#201;), the public broadcasting company which
transmits on two television and five radio channels. RT&#201; derives
its revenue from licence fees and the sale of advertising time. TV3
is a commercial broadcaster and there are many commercial radio
stations including Today FM and Newstalk. In addition to the wide
availability of British radio and television programming, satellite
broadcasts are achieving an increasing audience.


Irish speakers are served by a dedicated radio channel, Radio na
Gaeltachta (operated by RT&#201;) and by TG4, an independent Irish
language television channel.


The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI) was established in 2009
under the Broadcasting Act 2009, as an independent regulator for
radio and television broadcasters in Ireland. The BAI has a range
of objectives and functions and incorporates the work of the
Broadcasting commission of Ireland. the Authority is funded through
a levy on all broadcasters licensed in the state.








Radio Teilf&#237;s
&#201;ireann




TG4




TV3




Today FM




Newstalk




Broadcasting Authority
of Ireland (BAI)






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Newspapers


Newspapers have been published in Ireland for over 300 years. Today
there are a number of daily broadsheet and tabloid papers, two
evening newspapers, and five Sunday newspapers. There are also
about 60 local newspapers usually published weekly and a wide
variety of magazines dealing with current affairs, economic issues
and leisure interests.








The Irish
Times




Irish
Independent




Irish
Examiner




Sunday Business
Post




Sunday
Independent




Evening Echo




Press Council
of Ireland (and Press Ombudsman)






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					<title><![CDATA[Ireland in Brief]]></title>
					<link>http://www.dfa.ie/home/index.aspx?id=78806</link>
					<description><![CDATA[
The attached booklet, entitled Ireland in Brief, provides a general
   overview of Ireland's political, economic and cultural
   life. While it is not possible to include every aspect of
   life in Ireland in this short publication, we hope that you will
   discover a little about Ireland and its people.

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					<pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2013 15:54:24 UTC</pubDate>
		
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					<title><![CDATA[Ireland in Brief]]></title>
					<link>http://www.dfa.ie/home/index.aspx?id=78846</link>
					<description><![CDATA[
The attached booklet, entitled Ireland in Brief, provides a general
   overview of Ireland's political, economic and cultural
   life. While it is not possible to include every aspect of
   life in Ireland in this short publication, we hope that you will
   discover a little about Ireland and its people.

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					<pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2013 15:54:24 UTC</pubDate>
		
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					<title><![CDATA[Living & Working in Ireland]]></title>
					<link>http://www.dfa.ie/home/index.aspx?id=78840</link>
					<description><![CDATA[
Practicalities of Moving to Ireland
A detailed guide can be found on the Citizens Information website.

Education in IrelandHere you
will find a description of theEducation system in Ireland and
also a series of links to information on Primary, Secondary and
Third Level Education.


Department of
Education and Science

Working
in Ireland
The rights of EU nationals and non-EU nationals for working in
Ireland.


Department of
Enterprise, Trade and Employment
Health Care
in Ireland
An outline of health care services in Ireland, including public and
private health care, and health insurance.

Useful Links for
Employment Seekers
A useful starting point for job seekers is F&#193;S - Ireland's National
Training and Employment Authority.

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					<pubDate>Wed, 24 Apr 2013 10:37:57 UTC</pubDate>
		
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					<title><![CDATA[Consular assistance and services]]></title>
					<link>http://www.dfa.ie/home/index.aspx?id=89404</link>
					<description><![CDATA[

Consular Assistance and services

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					<pubDate>Wed, 24 Apr 2013 10:35:14 UTC</pubDate>
		
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					<title><![CDATA[Consular Services]]></title>
					<link>http://www.dfa.ie/home/index.aspx?id=52468</link>
					<description><![CDATA[
The Embassy of Ireland in New Delhi also provides a range of other
Consular Services to Irish citizens abroad.

All citizens visiting or residing in India are encouraged to
register with the Embassy using the attached 
Embassy registration form (PDF 133kb). The details supplied are
for use in case of emergencies.

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					<pubDate>Wed, 24 Apr 2013 10:31:39 UTC</pubDate>
		
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					<title><![CDATA[Application Centres]]></title>
					<link>http://www.dfa.ie/home/index.aspx?id=73700</link>
					<description><![CDATA[
Supporting documents for an Irish Visa can be lodged at the
following Visa Facilitation Offices throughout India.





Delhi


Jalandhar


Chandigarh




No.5, S-1 Level, E-Block
International Trade Tower
Nehru place
New Delhi -110019


37 Lower Ground Floor,
Midas Corporate,
Opposite Bus Stand,
G.T.Road, Jalandhar
PIN - 144001


SCO 62-63,
SECTOR 8C,
Madhya Marg,
Chandigarh -160018




Monday to Friday
9:00 AM - 12:30 Noon
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM


Monday to Friday
8:00 AM - 12:00 Noon
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM


Monday to Friday
8:00 AM - 12:00 Noon
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM









Chennai


Cochin


Hyderabad




Symphony Palace
744/450 PH Road
Kilpauk
Chennai-600010


Saliah Arcade
Door No 40/8193
College P. O
Convent Road
Cochin- 682035


8-2-542/A, Sunil Chambers
Above Trinethra Super Market
Road No.7, Banjara Hills
Hyderabad-500034




Monday to Friday8:00 AM - 1:00 PM
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM


Monday to Friday
8:00 AM - 12:00 Noon
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM


Monday to Friday
8:00 AM - 12:00 Noon
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM









Kolkata


Kathmandu





Abhilasha 2,
Ground Floor,
Behind Indian Overseas Bank,
6, Royd Street,
Kolkata-700016



Collected with VFS Australia
Visa Application Centre
Suite No- 486, Y Block,
3rd Floor, Kathmandu Plaza,
Kathmandu,


Nepal.






Monday to Friday9:00 AM - 3:00 PM


Monday to Friday9:00 AM - 12:00PM







For more Information E-Mail
us or call us on : Tel. +91 (0) 120 6613788


Visa applications may also be submitted at the following Honorary
Consulates:


Honorary Consulate General, Mumbai


Mr Cyrus Guzder

Contact Details
Kamanwalla Chambers, 2nd Floor
Sir P.M. Road, Fort
Mumbai 400 001
Tel: 022 - 6635 5635
Fax: 022 - 6639 1945


Honorary Consul General, Bangalore


Ms. Kiran Mazumdar Shaw

Contact Details
BIOCON LIMITED
20th K.M., Hosur Road
Electronics City P.O.
Bangalore 560 100
Tel : 080 - 2808 2006
Fax : 080 - 2852 1660


Honorary Consul General, Sri Lanka


Mr Manik Pereira

Contact Details
Pership House
35 Edward Lane, Colombo 3
Tel:00-94-1-587895
Fax: 00-94-1-517589

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					<pubDate>Wed, 24 Apr 2013 10:24:11 UTC</pubDate>
		
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					<title><![CDATA[Passports for Children]]></title>
					<link>http://www.dfa.ie/home/index.aspx?id=52457</link>
					<description><![CDATA[
The Passport Office recommends that parents obtain individual
passports for their children.


Since 1 October 2004, all children, regardless of age, must obtain
an individual passport in their own name.


In line with best international practice, the Passport Office
ceased the practice of including children on their parents'
passports since 1 October 2004. This is intended to increase the
security of international travel for children and reduce the risk
of kidnapping and child trafficking.


Parents’ passports issued before 1 October on which children have
been included remain valid and do not need to be replaced.


Children who are included on a parent's passport issued before 1
October 2004, may continue to travel to most countries up to their
16th birthday along with that parent providing the passport is
still valid. There are, however, some exceptions including the
Czech Republic which requires persons aged 15 and over to carry
their own passport and Estonia which requires all persons aged 7
and over to carry their own passport. Additionally, since 26
October 2004, all persons, irrespective of age, require an
individual passport for entry into the United States.


If in doubt, parents should check with the Embassy or Consulate of
the country concerned before they travel.


The current passport fee structure is as follows -
Up to age 3 3 year
passport Fee INR 1,100
(€16)
Aged 3 to 17 5 year passport
Fee INR 1,800 (€26.50)


For the issue of a passport to a child living abroad (first time or
renewal), the application form APS2 must be submitted.


The application form includes a section for parental consent.
- Long Form Birth Certificate (in all cases) This is most
important. The long form birth certificate must be submitted on all
occasions for which a passport is applied for a person under 18
years of age, ie first occasion as well as subsequent renewals. If
the birth certificate is not included the application will be
rejected.


- Children born in Ireland on or after 1 January 2005 only –
Following the entry into force of the Irish Nationality and
Citizenship Act 2004 additional documentation is required from
parents of children born in Ireland on or after 1 January 2005.


In addition to the Birth certificate of the child the Passport
Office also requires the Birth Certificate or Passport of an Irish
citizen parent.


In the case of non Irish citizen parents the Passport Office
requires their passportand in some cases an additional
Declaration Form from the same parent. These requirements are fully
set out in the Section ‘New Citizenship
Changes'section of this website and also on the passport
application form. These requirements only apply to parents of
children born on or after 1 January 2005.



Previous Passport (if applicable )


2 Passport size photographs


Relevant Fee



Please note – Signature - If the child is able to sign his/her
signature on the application form they should do soin the
signature box on the left hand side of Section 8of the
application form. If the child is unable to sign,this
signature box should be left blank. In such cases, a
parent/guardian should sign on the white strip at Section 8 in the
presence of the authorised witnesses of the application.


The Passport Office recommends that parents obtain individual
passports for their children well in advance of any expected travel
abroad.


In line with best international practice, the Passport Office
ceased the practice of including children on their parents'
passports since 1 October 2004. This is intended to increase
the security of international travel for children and reduce the
risk of kidnapping and child trafficking. Parents' passports
issued before 1 October 2004, on which children have been included,
remain valid and need not necessarily be replaced. However,
as requirements can vary from country, the Passport Office
recommends that parents obtain individual passports for
children. Children who are included on a parent's passport
issued before 1 October 2004 may continue to travel with that
parent to most countries up to their 16th birthday. Since 26
October 2004, the United States requires all persons, irrespective
of age, to hold an individual passport. If in doubt, parents
should check with the Embassy or Consulate of the country concerned
before travel. Application Guidelines for a Children's
Passport: Passport applications for children should include the
following: 1) Completed APS2 Application Form. Please note in
particular that Section 7 (Parental Consent) must be completed and
witnessed. There is an additional Sole Guardian Affidavit
form which must be submitted along with a court order where
a parent claims to be the sole guardian of a child seeking a
passport. An Irish version of the Sole Guardian form may be
downloaded here. 2) The Long Form Birth Certificate
must be submitted on all occasions for which a passport is applied
for a person under 18 years of age, i.e. first occasion as well as
subsequent renewals. 3) Birth certificate or Passport of an
Irish citizen parent. 4) Previous passport (if applicable), 5) 2
Passport size photographs. 6) Relevant Fee. Additional
notes concerning passport applications for children: Signing
the Application: If the child is able to sign his/her signature on
the application form they should do so in the signature box on the
left hand side of Section 8. If the child is unable to sign, this
signature box should be left blank. In such cases, a
parent/guardian should sign on the white strip at Section 8 in the
presence of the person who witnesses the
application.

New Regulations Concerning Irish Citizenship: Following the entry
into force of the Irish Nationality and Citizenship Act 2004,
additional documentation is required from parents of children born
in Ireland on or after 1 January 2005. In addition to the Birth
certificate of the child the Passport Office also requires the
Birth Certificate or Passport of an Irish citizen parent.

If the parent is not an Irish citizen, the Passport Office requires
their passport and in some cases an additional Declaration Form
from the same parent. More information on these requirements can be
found here: New Citizenship Changes effective from 1 January 2005.

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					<title><![CDATA[Passport Fees]]></title>
					<link>http://www.dfa.ie/home/index.aspx?id=52453</link>
					<description><![CDATA[       




Effective from 1 March 2013




Indian Rupees






For the issue of a passport of 34 pages to a person aged 18 years
or over through a diplomatic mission or consular post




Rs. 5,800






For the issue of a passport of 66 pages to a person aged 18 years
or over through a diplomatic mission or consular post




Rs. 8,000






For the issue of a passport of 34 pages to a person under 3 years
of age through a diplomatic mission or consular post




Rs. 1,200






For the issue of a passport of 34 pages to a person aged 3 years or
over but under 18 years through a diplomatic mission or consular
post




Rs. 2,000






For the issue of an emergency passport to a person aged 18 years or
over by the relevant Passport Office, diplomatic mission or
consular post outside its normal hours of opening




Rs. 14,000















For the issue of an emergency passport to a person under 18 years
of age by the relevant Passport Office, diplomatic mission or
consular post outside its normal hours of opening.




Rs. 5,900









For the issue of a passport to a person aged 18 years or over by
the relevant Passport Office, diplomatic mission or consular post
during normal hours of opening within 5 days of the application
being received




Rs. 9,800






For the issue of a passport to a person under 18 years of age by
the relevant Passport Office, diplomatic mission or consular post
during normal hours of opening within 5 days




Rs. 3,400 (under 3)


Rs. 4,200 (over 3)






For the issue of an emergency travel certificate




Rs. 1,100






Emergency Passports - Under exceptional circumstances, an Emergency
Passport can be issued during office hours on the same day or the
day after the application is submitted. European Union Emergency
Travel Document: If a passport has been lost of stolen, an EU
Emergency Travel Document may be issued under certain
circumstances. This is valid for a single journey only and costs
INR 1,100(€15).

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					<pubDate>Wed, 24 Apr 2013 10:20:58 UTC</pubDate>
		
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					<title><![CDATA[First time adult applicants/Lost and stolen passports]]></title>
					<link>http://www.dfa.ie/home/index.aspx?id=86529</link>
					<description><![CDATA[
With a view to preventing identity theft and the circulation of
falsified passports, additional safeguards are being introduced
into the passport application procedure for adult first time
applicants and for those adults seeking to replace a lost/stolen
passport. With effect from 17 January 2011, adult applicants
in these categories will be required to submit the following
additional evidence in support of their passport application:



a completed and suitably witnessed passport application form and
four photographs, (two of which must have the application form
number written on the reverse andbe signed byan
approved witness);



The Passport Service reserves the right to contact witnesses as
required. Passport applicants should therefore note that
where it is not possible make contact with those witnessing
applications then it is likely that the application will be
rejected.



the long form birth certificate of the applicant and a civil
marriage certificate, if appropriate, and evidence of entitlement
to Irish citizenship ,where applicable;


additional form of photo-identification; e.g.certified copy
of a drivers licence, work ID; student card; social club
membership; passport from other country etc.;


documentary evidence to show use of name, e.g. payslips; records of
unemployment or disability payment; bank statement; college
registration etc.; and


evidence of residency at the application address, e.g. utility
bills; official correspondence from public or private sector etc.



The above-mentioned should be submitted in original
format.


In addition, applicants may also be required to provide further
information and/or attend for interview at one of the Department’s
offices.


It should be noted that it will not be possible to expedite
any application in these categories.

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					<title><![CDATA[How to Obtain an Irish Passport]]></title>
					<link>http://www.dfa.ie/home/index.aspx?id=52448</link>
					<description><![CDATA[
In general you should allow at least 4 weeks for the processing of
your passport via your local Mission. This includes the
transmission of your application to the Dublin Passport Office
where the passport is printed and the return of the passport to the
Mission concerned by the diplomatic bag service.


Check List: Compete all sections of the application form
correctly and legibly using black ink. Don't forget to enter
your signature in the box on the left hand side of Section 8.
1) Enclose two recently taken passport photographs, 2) Ensure that
the application has been witnessed in accordance with the
instructions (see below for further information), 3) Enclose proof
of Citizenship (see below for further information). Photocopies are
not acceptable, 4) Enclose the appropriate fee.


What documents should be enclosed



Complete all sections of the application formcorrectly and
legibly. Don’t forget to enter your signaturein the signature
boxon the left hand side of this section.


Enclose two recently taken passport photographs.


Have the witness section of the application form andone
photograph signed by a member of one of the categories listed on
the form for applications made abroad.


Enclose Proof of Citizenship (see below), if this is your first
passport application, or your most recently issued passport in the
case of renewal applications. Photocopies are not acceptable.


Enclose the appropriate fee.



Proof of Citizenship


Any ONE of the below is considered proof of Irish citizenship:



Your most recent Irish Passport


Your original Long Form Irish Birth Certificate (if passport has
been lost/stolen or if this is your first application for an Irish
passport)


Your own original Birth Certificate and the long-form Birth
Certificate of your Irish-born parent and your parents' State
Marriage Certificate if applicable, e.g. if your mother was born in
Ireland and subsequently changed her name through marriage


Your original Certificate of Naturalisation for Ireland and your
own original Birth Certificate


Your original Certificate of Foreign Births Registration for
Ireland and your own original Birth Certificate


Your original Certificate of Post-Nuptial Irish Citizenship and
your own original Birth Certificate


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					<link>http://www.dfa.ie/home/index.aspx?id=52447</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The Minister for Foreign Affairs, Dermot Ahern T.D., took delivery
on 18 April 2006 of the first Irish ePassports, containing
biometric data. 

In October 2006 the Passport Officebegan issuing the new
Irish electronic passport (ePassport). This technology
represents a major development in identity verification and
security, providing a much stronger linkage between the individual
and his or her identity than traditional systems which rely solely
on visual identification. Ithas strengthened the
passport issuing process by providing a further safeguard against
fraudulent applications. In addition under the US Visa Waiver
Scheme, participating countries, including Ireland, have
beenissuing ePassports from 26 October 2006.


Visit the Department of Foreign Affairs website for more
information:


ePassports Press Release

ePassports FAQs

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					<link>http://www.dfa.ie/home/index.aspx?id=52446</link>
					<description><![CDATA[
The Embassy of Ireland in India is committed to providing all our
customers with a high standard of service.


Complaints


We are ready to address complaints from customers who are
dissatisfied with the quality of services or the way in which they
are delivered by the Embassy or Consulates.


If you would like to make a complaint in writing,please send
itfor the attention of the customer service manager by post
to:

Customer Service Manager
Embassy of Ireland
C17 Malcha Marg
Chanakyapuri, New Delhi 110021

You can also use the contact us
form to submit your complaint electronically.


We will deal with you fairly and impartially and we promise that
your complaint will not affect how you are treated in future.

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					<link>http://www.dfa.ie/home/index.aspx?id=52444</link>
					<description><![CDATA[
Making an Application


To obtain an Irish Passport, you must be an Irish citizen. The
documentary evidence required to establish Irish Citizenship is
outlined on the passport application form.


All applications must be made on an original application form
(APS2E)*, with the appropriate supporting documents. If you want us
to send you an application form, please phone the Embassy. When you
receive your application form, please read the Notes and each
section carefully before completing it. Application forms which are
not properly completed cannot be processed and this will cause
delay. (See also the notes with the passport application
form)

The APS2E form isavailablehere
   for viewing purposes only.


*Please note that the application form is also available in Irish
(APS2G).


Who can act as a witness?


The person who witnesses your signature and confirms your identity
must, without exception, be a member of one of the following
professions and must not be related to you. Retired witnesses are
not acceptable:


Police Officer
Member of the Clergy
School Principal/Vice Principal
Judge/Magistrate
Practicing Lawyer
Accountant
Medical Doctor
Bank Manager/Assistant Manager
Elected Public Representative


Processing Time


All passports are processed in Dublin. The current processing time
is approximately 8-12 weeks, providing all documentation has been
supplied and is in order. The main cause of delay is if witnesses
are unavailable. Please ensure that all witnesses used in your
application are aware that they will be contacted by the Embassy.
The application cannot proceed if the witness is unavailable. If a
passport is required more urgently, please contact the Embassy
and ensure that you enclose a letter to this effect with your
completed passport application.


Proof of Citizenship


Any ONE of the below is considered proof of Irish citizenship:



Your most recent Irish Passport


Your original Long Form Irish Birth Certificate (if passport has
been lost/stolen or if this is your first application for an Irish
passport)


Your own original Birth Certificate and the long-form Birth
Certificate of your Irish-born parent and your parents' State
Marriage Certificate if applicable, e.g. if your mother was born in
Ireland and subsequently changed her name through marriage


Your original Certificate of Naturalisation for Ireland and your
own original Birth Certificate


Your original Certificate of Foreign Births Registration for
Ireland and your own original Birth Certificate


Your original Certificate of Post-Nuptial Irish Citizenship and
your own original Birth Certificate



Checklist


Before you send in your application, please check to make sure that
you have all the correct documentation:



Completed, signed and witnessed application form (APS2E)


Two passport photos, one of which is signed by the witness who
should also enter the form number


Proof of payment of the correct fee, e.g. copy of transfer slip


Your most recent Irish passport or proof of Irish citizenship



Do I hold a machine readable passport?


A machine-readable passport is a passport with two typeface lines
printed at the bottom of the biographical page, which can be read
by machine. Look at the bottom of your Irish passport [the photo
page] for two lines that are typeface lines. These lines have
letters, numbers and hatch marks. The two lines at the bottom of a
machine-readable passport, for example, would look like the
following:

LINE 1: P COUNTRY LAST NAME &amp;lt;&amp;lt; FIRST NAME &amp;lt; MIDDLE NAME
&amp;lt;&amp;lt;&amp;lt;&amp;lt;&amp;lt;
LINE 2: PASSPORT NUMBER COUNTRY
DOB&amp;lt;&amp;lt;&amp;lt;&amp;lt;&amp;lt;&amp;lt;&amp;lt;&amp;lt;&amp;lt;&amp;lt;&amp;lt;&amp;lt;&amp;lt;&amp;lt;&amp;lt;&amp;lt;&amp;lt;&amp;lt;&amp;lt;&amp;lt;&amp;lt;&amp;lt;



When read, these lines electronically provide identical information
to that provided on the biographical page. (The biographical page
is the page on your passport that illustrates your photograph and
carries information about your name, date of birth, address,
nationality, etc.).

If the details in your passport have been entered manually, you
hold a hand-written passport. If you are in any doubt as to whether
or not your passport is machine-readable, please contact the
Embassy.

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					<title><![CDATA[Passport Office]]></title>
					<link>http://www.dfa.ie/home/index.aspx?id=52443</link>
					<description><![CDATA[
Opening Hours


The Passport Office at the Embassy of Ireland, New Delhi, is open
from 9:30am-1.30pm and 2.30pm-5.00pm (Monday to Friday). The
telephone number for the passport section is +91 11 4940 3200. You
can lodge your application at the Embassy fromMonday to
Friday between9:30pm and 5.00pm. Alternatively, you can post
your application to:

Embassy of Ireland,
C17 Malcha Marg
Chanakyapuri, New Delhi 110021

If you decide to post your application, we strongly recommend you
to use registered mail or a reputable courier service. The Embassy
cannot be held responsible for applications or documents lost in
transit.


Please note: The practice of Exchange/Replacement Passports has
been discontinued. Therefore, if a passport holder wishes to change
an aspect of his/her passport (e.g. the passport is damaged, there
are no more visa pages left or a change of name on passport is
required), a new passport must be applied for and the appropriate
fee paid in full.


Validity of Passports


Infants (up to age 3) are issued with a 3 year
passport.
Children aged 3-17 are issued with a 5 year passport.
Persons aged 18 and over are issued with a 10 year
passport.
In certain cases (e.g. where a previous passport has been lost or
stolen), the Passport Office may restrict the validity of a
replacement passport.

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					<title><![CDATA[Passport Services]]></title>
					<link>http://www.dfa.ie/home/index.aspx?id=52442</link>
					<description><![CDATA[
This section sets out the general requirements for Irish citizens
who wish to obtain an Irish Passport.


Please note that the information below is intended as a guide only.
For further information, please contact the Embassy. Please also
ensure that you make your application for a passport with the Irish
Embassy in your country of normal residence. For a full list of Irish
Embassies, please click here.

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					<title><![CDATA[Other countries with representation from Embassy of Ireland, New Delhi]]></title>
					<link>http://www.dfa.ie/home/index.aspx?id=52440</link>
					<description><![CDATA[
The Embassy of Ireland in New Delhi is also accredited to Sri
Lanka, Bangladesh and Nepal and works closely with the Honorary
Consulate of Ireland in Colombo, Sri Lanka.


Honorary Consulate of Ireland in Colombo:


Honorary Consul: Mr Gerard Manik Pereira
Assistant to Honorary Consul: Ms Monica Fernando


Address:

72 C,
Bauddhaloka

Mawatha, Colombo
04

Sri
Lanka


Telephone: +94 11 2587 895
Fax: +94 11 259 8705/06


Email: manik@pership.com;
monica@pership.com


Office Hours: 9.00am – 12.00pm Monday to Friday

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