Nearly 13,000 Irish Passports Are Recalled Over ‘Technical Issue’

New York Times - WorldCenter-LeftEN 2 min read 100% complete by Ashley AhnJanuary 10, 2026 at 11:11 PM

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Nearly 13,000 Irish passports issued between December 23rd and January 6th are being recalled due to a technical issue with a software update. The Irish Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade announced that the affected passports may not be fully compliant with international travel standards, potentially causing problems at border control. The Irish Times reported that the passports were missing the letters "IRL". The department is urging affected citizens to request reissuance of their passports to avoid travel disruptions, with replacements expected within 10 working days. While the exact number of affected American-Irish citizens is unknown, the Passport Service has alerted border authorities worldwide about the issue.

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Ireland

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