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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.

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

stephenrobinson
  4/7/2017 03:13 EST

Hello Gene
Obviously the turn around time will depend on how busy the receiving office is at that time. They were very friendly and helpful when I called them and they told me that my application was very well documented and so it would be processed immediately. Of course, all I did was give them exactly what the application form requires. So I think that's the key to getting it done. But in any event, just 7 days is amazingly efficient.

AlexFord
  4/27/2017 20:30 EST

When you applied for entry in the FBR, did you supply all ORIGINAL documents? I sent my original birth certificate with my application, but my parents and grandfather's birth and marriage certificates are all certified copies issued by the relent US state, or the central records office in Dublin for my grandfather's birth certificate in 1891. Thanks!

stephenrobinson
  4/28/2017 02:51 EST

Hello Alex
Yes, I supplied all "original" documents as seems to be the requirement.
But I think you need to consider what is an "original". When you get a birth marriage or death certificate issued by a registry office, the registry is I think issuing you with a 'copy' of an extract from that registry, but that seems qualify as an "original" for the purposes of the FBR application. So I would say, send the 'original' document that you receive from the issuing registry.
Why not call and ask to get confirmation on this.? In my experience, you should not hesitate to call the relevant FBR issuing authority for help with any genuine query - because they are really very friendly and helpful. All part of being Irish, I think.
All 'original' documents were returned to me with my FBR certificate, so no need to worry about getting back your original certificates .
Again, I think the key to the earliest success is to make sure you give them all that they ask for, in a clear and well presented package including a check-list of documents.
Hope this helps.
Stephen
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AlexFord
  5/3/2017 23:05 EST

I submitted my application for FBR directly to Foreign Affairs in Dublin in January, so I'm hoping I'll hear back from them soon,

All the docs I submitted were either the originals (like my long form birth certificate from 1952!) or certified copies I ordered from the relevant authorities - like my parents marriage license (1942), my mother's US birth certificate (1920) and my grandfather's Irish birth certificate (1891).

I'm keeping my fingers crossed that those docs will be accepted, because the originals are long gone.

Meachair54
  5/4/2017 06:47 EST

Alex,
That is all that is required , a original long form BC, and certified copies of all the other documents, which are considered originals when they are certified.
The long time in getting a response back is the backlog of applications being sent to Dublin , due to Britex so be patient and good luck!!!!!

hadirkarara
  5/12/2017 17:38 EST

I'm planning to apply for FBR from the US. do you know what's the processing time for applications from the US? do you also know whether or not my the parents' marriage certificate is required? my parents were married overseas and I can't get a copy of their marriage certificate.

hadirkarara
  5/12/2017 17:39 EST

Hi there, I'm also planning to apply from the US. which documents did you submit with the application?

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