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stephenrobinson

3/22/2017 09:30 EST

All those making an application for an Irish FBR (Foreign Birth Registration & citizenship) may like to know just how efficient the Irish Government embassy and consular staff have been in my case.
In these days of red tape and long waiting times, it's really quite amazing.
I delivered my FBR application to the Irish Embassy in Lusaka, Zambia on 15 March 2017. Seven (yes 7) days later, I got a phone call saying it had been issued and would I please arrange collection.
I took a lot of time and trouble to make sure every single application document was in order and included, and I think that helped a lot - help them to make the processing as easy as possible.
Truly a great job and great service by the Irish Embassy Lusaka.

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mjc60s

4/3/2017 13:34 EST

You were fortunate that you could apply from a country that probably has not been overwhelmed with FBR applications. In the US the consulates are no longer processing applications and we have to do an online app and then mail all the docs to Dublin.

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geneinsj

4/3/2017 15:24 EST

Hi Stephen,
7 days is really amazing! I'm in the USA and it took 4 months, which I didn't think was long at all.
Like you, I also made sure my documents complete and well-organized.
We have no plans to move to Ireland but would like to have it as a "Plan B". We were there in late September and will be going back this August for a 10-day driving trip through the south.
Gene

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