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Leeds Irish Centre

Passport Witnessing Service

Supporting the Irish community with passport application witnessing as a courtesy to the Irish Embassy

Please Call Before Visiting

This is not a priority service. We provide passport witnessing as a courtesy to the Irish Embassy, and our office prioritises work for the Irish Centre. Appointments cannot always be guaranteed. Please call 0113 248 0887 before visiting to check availability.

About Our Witnessing Service

We offer a witnessing service for Irish passport applications as a courtesy to the Irish Embassy. This service is available to members of our community who are already at the witnessing stage of their application process.

Important: Please ensure that you are at the witnessing stage of your passport application before visiting us. We are here to witness your documents, not to assist with the application process itself.

What We Don't Handle

  • We do not deal with Foreign Birth Registration applications
  • We are not involved in the processing or handling of Irish passport applications
  • We do not provide application assistance or advice

All applications and enquiries regarding passports or Foreign Birth Registration should be directed to the relevant Irish government services.

Before Your Visit

Step 1: Call Ahead

Contact us on 0113 248 0887 to check whether someone is available to assist you. As our office prioritises work for the Irish Centre, we cannot always guarantee immediate availability for passport witnessing.

Step 2: Ensure You're at the Witnessing Stage

Make sure you have completed your passport application and are specifically at the stage where documents need to be witnessed. We cannot assist with earlier stages of the application process.

Required Documentation

To avoid delays, please bring the following items with you:

  • Your Identity Verification Form
  • Two recent proofs of home address
  • A copy of a valid UK passport OR a UK driving licence
  • Any supporting documents required for your specific application

Need Application Assistance?

If you need help with the passport application process, please use the resources below. Leeds Irish Health & Homes also provides assistance with Irish passport renewals and applications in Leeds.

Irish Passport Application

Official government portal for applying for an Irish passport online

Irish Embassy

Contact information and services provided by the Irish Embassy