In case anyone missed it the €80 charge still applies at the moment for the An Post applications whereas it costs €95 to call to the counter or send in a standard post application.
Are you sure that is the case of Switzerland? Under Swiss law, we are required to carry a valid passport at all times. And my understanding is that the EU countries have a shared machine in Bern for producing the passports...
Are you sure that is the case of Switzerland? Under Swiss law, we are required to carry a valid passport at all times. And my understanding is that the EU countries have a shared machine in Bern for producing the passports...
I know this is an old comment, but wanted to say that in my experience when renewing through an embassy you get to keep your passport. I presumed it was because being non-national, you could be required to produce your documentation at any time. Previously when I renewed in my home country they did not return my old passport at all, I presume it was destroyed.