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Ireland Recalls 13,000 Passports Over Software Glitch

1/11/2026

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The Irish Department of Foreign Affairs recalls about 13,000 passports issued between December 23, 2025, and January 6, 2026, due to a software-update compliance issue.
The affected passports may cause border-control problems.
The department apologized and notified global border authorities.
Affected passport holders should return their passports by post to the Irish Passport Service in Dublin to receive a replacement within 10 working days.

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Story summary

The Irish Department of Foreign Affairs recalls about 13,000 passports issued between December 23, 2025, and January 6, 2026, due to a software-update compliance issue.
The affected passports may cause border-control problems.
The department apologized and notified global border authorities.
Affected passport holders should return their passports by post to the Irish Passport Service in Dublin to receive a replacement within 10 working days.