- Ireland recalls a number of passports due to printing error
- 12,904 passports are affected – from December 23 to January 6
- Those affected must return the passports and another one will be reissued.
Up to 13,000 Irish passports have been recalled by the country’s Foreign Office due to a botched software update that renders the documents unusable.
Affected passports, printed between December 23, 2025 and January 6, 2026, do not comply with international travel standards and must be returned to the passport office.
“Due to a technical problem with a software update, passports issued between December 23, 2025 and January 6, 2026 inclusive do not fully comply with international travel standards,” the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a statement. “It is possible that some passport holders may encounter problems at e-gates and border control when traveling.”
Poorly printed documents
The technical problem, a printing error, would result in thousands of passports not including the letters “IRL”. This may mean travelers may encounter problems going through travel controls.
There is currently no estimate of the cost of this error and the recall process to the Irish Passport Service. Affected travelers do not need to apply for a new passport, simply return the passport to: Passport Return – Customer Care, Passport Service, 42-47 Lower Mount St, Dublin 2 – D02 TN83 Ireland.
Border services around the world have been informed of the recall and all reissued passports will receive a new passport number.
“The Passport Service has contacted affected customers by email to inform them of the issue and will reissue passports to them in the coming days and weeks.”
“Our public office in Dublin can accept affected passports.” confirms the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. “We will aim to reissue your passport within the day, depending on your travel date. Please arrive at our Dublin office between 9am and 12:30pm, Monday to Friday, with your passport book (and card if applicable) and proof of imminent travel.”
“The Passport Service sincerely regrets this issue and apologizes to affected citizens for the inconvenience caused.”
Via: Irish Times
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