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Indian Passport for Newborn
Had a baby in Ireland? We help Indian parents with birth registration at the Embassy of India and the baby's first Indian passport — or explain when OCI is the right route.
- Decided by:
- Embassy of India, Dublin
- Information checked:
- Register the birth
- within 1 year of birth
- Embassy guidance; late registration is restricted
- Minor passport fee
- US$90 equivalent
- Indian government fee abroad from 1 July 2026, charged in euro; birth registration fee extra
- Processing
- up to about 4 weeks
- Embassy guidance; varies
Official figures as published by the relevant authority when we last checked. They can change — always confirm on the official website before paying.
Overview
When a baby is born in Ireland to Indian parents, Indian citizenship by descent depends on registering the birth with the Embassy of India. The birth registration and the baby's first passport application can be submitted together, and the Embassy registers the birth before processing the passport.
Since April 2026, Indian rules say a child registered this way cannot hold another country's passport at the same time as an Indian passport. If your child is, or will become, an Irish passport holder, OCI is usually the right route instead — we'll help you work out which path fits your family.
We help you prepare the online forms, photos, annexures and documents correctly so you can submit to the Embassy with confidence. The Embassy of India decides every application.
Who it's for
This service is for
- Indian parents in Ireland with a newborn or young child.
- Families deciding between an Indian passport and OCI for a child born in Ireland.
- Parents planning their baby's first trip to India.
Common challenges we solve
- Registering the birth within the Embassy's time limit.
- Meeting strict infant photo and upload requirements.
- Getting both parents' signatures, annexures and attested copies right.
- Understanding the 2026 rule on children holding two passports.
How we help
Our support for Indian Passport for Newborn includes:
- Explaining Indian passport versus OCI options for your child.
- Help with the online birth registration form and the passport application on the Passport Seva portal.
- Guidance on infant photos, signatures and file uploads.
- A complete checklist: Irish birth certificate, parents' passports and IRPs, marriage certificate and Annexure D.
- Reviewing your pack before you submit it to the Embassy by appointment or post.
Benefits of working with us
- Clarity on the passport-versus-OCI decision before you apply.
- Fewer rejections for photo or document issues.
- Super fast support for busy new parents.
Eligibility & requirements
- At least one parent must be an Indian citizen when the child is born.
- The birth should be registered with the Embassy within one year.
- From 30 April 2026, the child cannot hold the passport of any other country while holding an Indian passport. Parents acknowledge this on the registration form.
- Whether a child born in Ireland is entitled to Irish citizenship depends on Irish law, including the parents' residence before the birth.
Documents you may need
The Embassy of India, Dublin typically asks for:
- The child's Irish birth certificate.
- Both parents' Indian passports (originals and attested copies of the details and address pages).
- Both parents' Irish Residence Permits (IRP).
- The parents' marriage certificate.
- Annexure D signed by both parents, and the required affidavit.
- Passport photos of the child on a white background, plus a digital photo meeting the ICAO standard.
- The printed birth registration form and printed passport application.
Requirements can change — we check the Embassy's current checklist with you before submission.
How it works
Step 1: Choose the right route
We help you understand whether an Indian passport or OCI suits your child, given the 2026 rule.
Step 2: Online forms
We help complete the birth registration form and the passport application on the Passport Seva portal for Ireland (Dublin).
Step 3: Photos & documents
We check photo specifications, signatures, annexures and attested copies.
Step 4: Submit to the Embassy
Submit at the Embassy of India, Dublin by prior appointment, or by post, and pay the Embassy fee.
Step 5: Passport issued
The Embassy registers the birth, processes the passport and returns it by collection or post.
Important to know
- Registration after one year of birth may not be possible without special permission.
- Tatkaal (urgent) passport service is not offered by the Embassy in Dublin.
- Fees were revised from 1 July 2026; we confirm the current euro fee with you before you pay.
- Embassy guidance on whether both parents must attend has varied — we'll help you confirm the current position.
SJ Consultancy Ireland is an independent consultancy. The decision on your application is made by Embassy of India, Dublin. Official fees are paid directly to the authority. This page is general guidance, not legal advice.
Indian Passport for Newborn FAQs
Can my baby have both an Irish and an Indian passport?
Under the Citizenship (Amendment) Rules 2026, a child registered at an Indian mission cannot hold another country's passport at the same time as an Indian passport. If your child will hold an Irish passport, OCI is usually the appropriate route.
Is there a deadline to register my baby's birth?
The Embassy asks for registration within one year of birth. Late registration is restricted, so it's best to start soon after the Irish birth certificate is issued.
Is an urgent (Tatkaal) passport possible?
Tatkaal is not offered by the Embassy of India in Dublin, so plan travel well in advance.
What photo does a baby need?
Printed photos on a white background plus a digital photo meeting the international ICAO standard. Babies' photos are a common reason for delays — we'll check them for you.
Official sources
We check requirements against these official sources. Rules, fees and processing times change, so please confirm the latest position there.