Eddie B-A
English expat in Ireland
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Registration: 24 January 2020
Maltese Citizenship by Descent - How long have you been waiting? by Jazzopaul
Hi All, I was hoping top use this thread to give people who have applied for Maltese Citizenship by descent a place to post their experiences, and in particular how long you have been waiting since you first applied, or how long it took you to ...
@EuroBlend It took me 18 months and at the time in I was told "don't call us we'll call you " and that's exactly how it happened. I live in Ireland so did mine at the Dublin embassy cost me €337 including the passport. Read More
Name Change in Malta by Maltravers2011
I am retired. I was granted Maltese citizenship 2-3 years back as my mother was from Malta. I have yet to register my birth, but I also have to seek permission to have my name changed from that in my birth certificate. Whereas all of my current ...
Sent you a DM. Read More
Name Change in Malta by Maltravers2011
I am retired. I was granted Maltese citizenship 2-3 years back as my mother was from Malta. I have yet to register my birth, but I also have to seek permission to have my name changed from that in my birth certificate. Whereas all of my current ...
@Redboxpes DM sent Read More
Name Change in Malta by Maltravers2011
I am retired. I was granted Maltese citizenship 2-3 years back as my mother was from Malta. I have yet to register my birth, but I also have to seek permission to have my name changed from that in my birth certificate. Whereas all of my current ...
@jennifereclark Messaged you. Read More
Name Change in Malta by Maltravers2011
I am retired. I was granted Maltese citizenship 2-3 years back as my mother was from Malta. I have yet to register my birth, but I also have to seek permission to have my name changed from that in my birth certificate. Whereas all of my current ...
@pierre_n DM'd you Read More
Name Change in Malta by Maltravers2011
I am retired. I was granted Maltese citizenship 2-3 years back as my mother was from Malta. I have yet to register my birth, but I also have to seek permission to have my name changed from that in my birth certificate. Whereas all of my current ...
@GG2023 I've sent you a message with the details Read More
Name Change in Malta by Maltravers2011
I am retired. I was granted Maltese citizenship 2-3 years back as my mother was from Malta. I have yet to register my birth, but I also have to seek permission to have my name changed from that in my birth certificate. Whereas all of my current ...
@sarif143khan You're in the wrong thread. This is for people who have registered as Maltese citizens and require a legal name change. Read More
Name Change in Malta by Maltravers2011
I am retired. I was granted Maltese citizenship 2-3 years back as my mother was from Malta. I have yet to register my birth, but I also have to seek permission to have my name changed from that in my birth certificate. Whereas all of my current ...
@Bhavna They are listed amongst several other lawyers in there. Am I ok to name them when pointing people to the Business section ? Read More
Name Change in Malta by Maltravers2011
I am retired. I was granted Maltese citizenship 2-3 years back as my mother was from Malta. I have yet to register my birth, but I also have to seek permission to have my name changed from that in my birth certificate. Whereas all of my current ...
@Cheryl Can we possibly make an exception here. I don't always see the requests or messages and rather that people waiting for me to reply it would be quicker to just have a pinned post with the details. Read More
Name Change in Malta by Maltravers2011
I am retired. I was granted Maltese citizenship 2-3 years back as my mother was from Malta. I have yet to register my birth, but I also have to seek permission to have my name changed from that in my birth certificate. Whereas all of my current ...
@michi11 DM'd Read More
Name Change in Malta by Maltravers2011
I am retired. I was granted Maltese citizenship 2-3 years back as my mother was from Malta. I have yet to register my birth, but I also have to seek permission to have my name changed from that in my birth certificate. Whereas all of my current ...
@Obobu DM'd Read More
Name Change in Malta by Maltravers2011
I am retired. I was granted Maltese citizenship 2-3 years back as my mother was from Malta. I have yet to register my birth, but I also have to seek permission to have my name changed from that in my birth certificate. Whereas all of my current ...
@Maître SoumayaDM’d you Read More
Name Change in Malta by Maltravers2011
I am retired. I was granted Maltese citizenship 2-3 years back as my mother was from Malta. I have yet to register my birth, but I also have to seek permission to have my name changed from that in my birth certificate. Whereas all of my current ...
@ashleybrown22 No problem, I've DMd you.I should start asking the lawyer for a commission the amount of business I've sent their way.Good luck in your application. Read More
Maltese Citizenship by Descent - How long have you been waiting? by Jazzopaul
Hi All, I was hoping top use this thread to give people who have applied for Maltese Citizenship by descent a place to post their experiences, and in particular how long you have been waiting since you first applied, or how long it took you to ...
@Mathias Mohr You need to know your ancestor's precise name and exactly where in Malta he was born, on top of that you then need to do the same for his parents.Once you have tracked down the record of his baptism, his parents marriage and their ... Read More
Maltese Citizenship by Descent - How long have you been waiting? by Jazzopaul
Hi All, I was hoping top use this thread to give people who have applied for Maltese Citizenship by descent a place to post their experiences, and in particular how long you have been waiting since you first applied, or how long it took you to ...
@Mathias MohrYou need to prove two generations of direct ancestors born in Malta. You will need baptism and marriage certificates for each generation in your line of ascent from the church authorities in Malta proving that they were born in Malta, ... Read More
What's the best thing about living in Ireland? by HelsiBorlis
I was trying to describe life in Ireland to a Russian friend and it was difficult to pinpoint exactly what made it so great so I decided I'd ask you :)
It's not the UK... there I said it !I've lived in Ireland for 26 years, I rarely go back to the UK now and when I do I usually can't wait to get back to Ireland.It's not perfect by any means, housing is an issue for one, but I find the attitudes in ... Read More
Name Change in Malta by Maltravers2011
I am retired. I was granted Maltese citizenship 2-3 years back as my mother was from Malta. I have yet to register my birth, but I also have to seek permission to have my name changed from that in my birth certificate. Whereas all of my current ...
The exact quote from the HMPO to me was; "We need you to send the original document (or colour photocopy if applying from overseas) so we can check if the name matches the name you’ve asked us to show on your British passport.We will not issue ... Read More
Name Change in Malta by Maltravers2011
I am retired. I was granted Maltese citizenship 2-3 years back as my mother was from Malta. I have yet to register my birth, but I also have to seek permission to have my name changed from that in my birth certificate. Whereas all of my current ...
So an information point that might be useful to know and goes back to the original starting post of this thread. I had to renew my UK passport and was obliged to send a copy of my Maltese passport, the reason being that the UK Passport office will ... Read More
Name Change in Malta by Maltravers2011
I am retired. I was granted Maltese citizenship 2-3 years back as my mother was from Malta. I have yet to register my birth, but I also have to seek permission to have my name changed from that in my birth certificate. Whereas all of my current ...
@Cheryl On this occasion it would be handy if there was an exception, I seem to spend a lot of time sending the same message over and over again. I don't mind but I don't always get around to doing it straightaway. Read More
Name Change in Malta by Maltravers2011
I am retired. I was granted Maltese citizenship 2-3 years back as my mother was from Malta. I have yet to register my birth, but I also have to seek permission to have my name changed from that in my birth certificate. Whereas all of my current ...
@CynVC DM'd you Read More
Name Change in Malta by Maltravers2011
I am retired. I was granted Maltese citizenship 2-3 years back as my mother was from Malta. I have yet to register my birth, but I also have to seek permission to have my name changed from that in my birth certificate. Whereas all of my current ...
@dancannons I've messaged you. Read More
Maltese Citizenship by Descent - How long have you been waiting? by Jazzopaul
Hi All, I was hoping top use this thread to give people who have applied for Maltese Citizenship by descent a place to post their experiences, and in particular how long you have been waiting since you first applied, or how long it took you to ...
My advice would be to contact the embassy in Washington. Read More
Name Change in Malta by Maltravers2011
I am retired. I was granted Maltese citizenship 2-3 years back as my mother was from Malta. I have yet to register my birth, but I also have to seek permission to have my name changed from that in my birth certificate. Whereas all of my current ...
@Denisemac1 I've sent you a DM Read More
Name Change in Malta by Maltravers2011
I am retired. I was granted Maltese citizenship 2-3 years back as my mother was from Malta. I have yet to register my birth, but I also have to seek permission to have my name changed from that in my birth certificate. Whereas all of my current ...
@AndreaZA I've sent you a DM with the details, good luck. Read More
Name Change in Malta by Maltravers2011
I am retired. I was granted Maltese citizenship 2-3 years back as my mother was from Malta. I have yet to register my birth, but I also have to seek permission to have my name changed from that in my birth certificate. Whereas all of my current ...
@Cheryl Thanks I will. I'm conscious that I'm not allowed to post the name of the business in the forums, thanks for the tip. Read More
Name Change in Malta by Maltravers2011
I am retired. I was granted Maltese citizenship 2-3 years back as my mother was from Malta. I have yet to register my birth, but I also have to seek permission to have my name changed from that in my birth certificate. Whereas all of my current ...
@JohannaGalea I have sent you a message with contact details. Good luck ! Read More
Name Change in Malta by Maltravers2011
I am retired. I was granted Maltese citizenship 2-3 years back as my mother was from Malta. I have yet to register my birth, but I also have to seek permission to have my name changed from that in my birth certificate. Whereas all of my current ...
@donclifton Hi Don,I'm glad to hear it all worked out for you and that I could be of some help to you. Read More
Name Change in Malta by Maltravers2011
I am retired. I was granted Maltese citizenship 2-3 years back as my mother was from Malta. I have yet to register my birth, but I also have to seek permission to have my name changed from that in my birth certificate. Whereas all of my current ...
@andycompton Apologies, somehow I missed your post.I've sent you a PM with my advocates details. Read More
Name Change in Malta by Maltravers2011
I am retired. I was granted Maltese citizenship 2-3 years back as my mother was from Malta. I have yet to register my birth, but I also have to seek permission to have my name changed from that in my birth certificate. Whereas all of my current ...
@alanlengland Hi Alan, I've sent you a PM with details, good luck. Read More
Maltese Citizenship by Descent - How long have you been waiting? by Jazzopaul
Hi All, I was hoping top use this thread to give people who have applied for Maltese Citizenship by descent a place to post their experiences, and in particular how long you have been waiting since you first applied, or how long it took you to ...
This particular thread is for those who've applied for citizenship by descent not naturalisation. Read More
Maltese Citizenship by Descent - How long have you been waiting? by Jazzopaul
Hi All, I was hoping top use this thread to give people who have applied for Maltese Citizenship by descent a place to post their experiences, and in particular how long you have been waiting since you first applied, or how long it took you to ...
Just submitted my passport application at Dublin Embassy. Unfortunately poor Chris was by himself as Owen resigned last week. Chris did a great job processing the application despite some setbacks. If anyone has an appointment in Dublin, I would ... Read More
Recommender for a passport application by RobbieSanders
Hi, I'm a Brit (and also a US national) living in the UK. I recently obtained Maltese citizenship by descent and looking through the procedure for getting a first Maltese passport. I see that a recommender is needed. The only official ...
I live in Ireland. I just went down to my local Garda (police) station and asked them to sign it. Worked no problem, I have my passport. I think as long as its someone professional with a rubber stamp you're ok. Read More
Name Change in Malta by Maltravers2011
I am retired. I was granted Maltese citizenship 2-3 years back as my mother was from Malta. I have yet to register my birth, but I also have to seek permission to have my name changed from that in my birth certificate. Whereas all of my current ...
I had my appointment on 29th January 2020 so yes less than 2 years. I'm looking forward to a cold Cisk and a Pastizzi when I'm in Valletta next May. Read More
Maltese Citizenship by Descent - How long have you been waiting? by Jazzopaul
Hi All, I was hoping top use this thread to give people who have applied for Maltese Citizenship by descent a place to post their experiences, and in particular how long you have been waiting since you first applied, or how long it took you to ...
Ok, I did my citizenship application, act of birth and passport application all at the same appointment in January 2020. Things were slightly delayed by my having to take he Public Registry to court, but once that was out the way it took less than ... Read More
Maltese Citizenship by Descent - How long have you been waiting? by Jazzopaul
Hi All, I was hoping top use this thread to give people who have applied for Maltese Citizenship by descent a place to post their experiences, and in particular how long you have been waiting since you first applied, or how long it took you to ...
My birth registration took place the week before last, so less than two weeks. Read More
Name Change in Malta by Maltravers2011
I am retired. I was granted Maltese citizenship 2-3 years back as my mother was from Malta. I have yet to register my birth, but I also have to seek permission to have my name changed from that in my birth certificate. Whereas all of my current ...
The embassy in Dublin mailed me this morning to let me know that my passport is ready for collection from them, so my journey has come to its successful conclusion. This forum has been a great help, just knowing I wasn't the only one caught up ... Read More
Maltese Citizenship by Descent - How long have you been waiting? by Jazzopaul
Hi All, I was hoping top use this thread to give people who have applied for Maltese Citizenship by descent a place to post their experiences, and in particular how long you have been waiting since you first applied, or how long it took you to ...
Please let me know if that works with the Maltese passport agency. I moved to Germany a few months before the pandemic hit so I know no one that fit the recommender here.Yes it worked, my passport is now at the embassy in Dublin ready for ... Read More
Name Change in Malta by Maltravers2011
I am retired. I was granted Maltese citizenship 2-3 years back as my mother was from Malta. I have yet to register my birth, but I also have to seek permission to have my name changed from that in my birth certificate. Whereas all of my current ...
Hi Don I've messaged you with details of my lawyer. It took me just under a month all told, its very much an everyday process so I can't understand why your lawyer would be so slow ! Read More
Maltese Citizenship by Descent - How long have you been waiting? by Jazzopaul
Hi All, I was hoping top use this thread to give people who have applied for Maltese Citizenship by descent a place to post their experiences, and in particular how long you have been waiting since you first applied, or how long it took you to ...
I did both applications at the same time so that when I received my citizenship they would go through straight away. Read More
Maltese Citizenship by Descent - How long have you been waiting? by Jazzopaul
Hi All, I was hoping top use this thread to give people who have applied for Maltese Citizenship by descent a place to post their experiences, and in particular how long you have been waiting since you first applied, or how long it took you to ...
Since they set up the new dedicated agency they seems to be flying through these now. I'm in Ireland so for my passport recommender I just went to the local Garda (police) station and they did it for me, the embassy in Dublin said this was fine. Read More
Name Change in Malta by Maltravers2011
I am retired. I was granted Maltese citizenship 2-3 years back as my mother was from Malta. I have yet to register my birth, but I also have to seek permission to have my name changed from that in my birth certificate. Whereas all of my current ...
Congratulations Eddie, good to hear it was a quick process. I anticipate a similar challenge when helping a relative who changed their name by deed poll, whose application is currently with the citizenship unit. Will be sure to ask your advice ... Read More
Name Change in Malta by Maltravers2011
I am retired. I was granted Maltese citizenship 2-3 years back as my mother was from Malta. I have yet to register my birth, but I also have to seek permission to have my name changed from that in my birth certificate. Whereas all of my current ...
My case was heard in court yesterday and was successful. It took just under a month from filing the application, once I receive a legal copy of the decree I can go ahead with the my birth registration and passport application. Quite a painless ... Read More
Name in the Maltese Public Registry spelled incorrectly by Badger101
Hello Everyone, I'm looking for a bit of advice. I'm currently going through confirming my Maltese Citizenship (I was born in Malta), which is going well. One problem which has come up is that my forename in the Maltese Public Registry has ...
Hi felixjer My case was filed on Friday past, my lawyer advises that it will probably be late November before the actual date. Like you I was advised it's quite straightforward and there will be no objection by the Public Registry. But yes my ... Read More
Name in the Maltese Public Registry spelled incorrectly by Badger101
Hello Everyone, I'm looking for a bit of advice. I'm currently going through confirming my Maltese Citizenship (I was born in Malta), which is going well. One problem which has come up is that my forename in the Maltese Public Registry has ...
Unfortunately I think the only way is to go through the courts with a lawyer. I am in the same situation (name for citizenship different from my current legal name on my American passport), though for different reasons. I have been told by a few ... Read More
Maltese Citizenship by Descent - How long have you been waiting? by Jazzopaul
Hi All, I was hoping top use this thread to give people who have applied for Maltese Citizenship by descent a place to post their experiences, and in particular how long you have been waiting since you first applied, or how long it took you to ...
The embassy have just written to me to say the Public Registry can't register my certificate showing my current legal name. I added my mothers surname to my own some years ago creating a double barrelled surname. They suggested that I contact a ... Read More
Name Change in Malta by Maltravers2011
I am retired. I was granted Maltese citizenship 2-3 years back as my mother was from Malta. I have yet to register my birth, but I also have to seek permission to have my name changed from that in my birth certificate. Whereas all of my current ...
So my learnings are this. If you changed your name before applying for citizenship and like me were granted citizenship in your new name if you want your act of birth registered in Malta in order to obtain your passport you must obtain a decree ... Read More
Name Change in Malta by Maltravers2011
I am retired. I was granted Maltese citizenship 2-3 years back as my mother was from Malta. I have yet to register my birth, but I also have to seek permission to have my name changed from that in my birth certificate. Whereas all of my current ...
Hi Tessa That's interesting thank you. I'm struggling to understand why the UK deed poll/different name wasn't an issue when applying for citizenship, but only now that a passport application is required. When we're next able to ... Read More
Name Change in Malta by Maltravers2011
I am retired. I was granted Maltese citizenship 2-3 years back as my mother was from Malta. I have yet to register my birth, but I also have to seek permission to have my name changed from that in my birth certificate. Whereas all of my current ...
The embassy have advised I have no choice other than to go through the process of hiring a lawyer. Has anyone gone through this process and can anyone recommend a lawyer ? Read More
Name Change in Malta by Maltravers2011
I am retired. I was granted Maltese citizenship 2-3 years back as my mother was from Malta. I have yet to register my birth, but I also have to seek permission to have my name changed from that in my birth certificate. Whereas all of my current ...
Just a thought (and possibly a stupid one), but could someone renounce their Maltese citizenship and then reapply under their new surname?That's the problem though, I applied for my citizenship under my "new" surname which I've ... Read More
Name Change in Malta by Maltravers2011
I am retired. I was granted Maltese citizenship 2-3 years back as my mother was from Malta. I have yet to register my birth, but I also have to seek permission to have my name changed from that in my birth certificate. Whereas all of my current ...
I'm in exactly the same boat, I have my citizenship certificate which has both my current legal name and my surname at birth. I added my mothers surname to my own in the UK by statutory declaration making a double barrelled name. I don't ... Read More
Maltese Citizenship by Descent - How long have you been waiting? by Jazzopaul
Hi All, I was hoping top use this thread to give people who have applied for Maltese Citizenship by descent a place to post their experiences, and in particular how long you have been waiting since you first applied, or how long it took you to ...
The embassy have just written to me to say the Public Registry can't register my certificate showing my current legal name. I added my mothers surname to my own some years ago creating a double barrelled surname. They suggested that I contact a ... Read More
Maltese Citizenship by Descent - How long have you been waiting? by Jazzopaul
Hi All, I was hoping top use this thread to give people who have applied for Maltese Citizenship by descent a place to post their experiences, and in particular how long you have been waiting since you first applied, or how long it took you to ...
Hi Marlene You're first generation then, it does seem to be the experience of people on this thread that those with fewer generations move through quicker but it's not a definite. I found the embassy in Dublin very helpful when I went ... Read More
Maltese Citizenship by Descent - How long have you been waiting? by Jazzopaul
Hi All, I was hoping top use this thread to give people who have applied for Maltese Citizenship by descent a place to post their experiences, and in particular how long you have been waiting since you first applied, or how long it took you to ...
It doesn’t matter which embassy you go to all applications are sent to the Citizenship unit in Malta. Mine took 18 months but there others on here who did indeed get it in 5 months. Read More
Maltese Citizenship by Descent - How long have you been waiting? by Jazzopaul
Hi All, I was hoping top use this thread to give people who have applied for Maltese Citizenship by descent a place to post their experiences, and in particular how long you have been waiting since you first applied, or how long it took you to ...
Hi All, Can anyone give me an idea of how long it took to create the passport after you received your citizenship certificate ?. The embassy advised me that they are awaiting registration of birth at the Public Registry to occur, then they can ... Read More
expat and immigrant by GuestPoster171
Whats the difference between an expat and an immigrant?
Another argument I've heard is an ex pat is someone who is resident but not a citizen of the country they live in. I'm not sure I agree, I'm resident in Ireland and proably will be forever but i'm a dual citizen of the UK and Malta, ... Read More
Maltese Citizenship by Descent - Mother passed away before applying by RustyRichy
Hello I would like to know if anyone could provide information on Maltese Citizenship by Descent. My grand mother and Great grand mother where born in malta, I am a south African citizen and my mother was a South African citizen as well, but she ...
Hi, you've answered you're own question. Because your mother died after 2010 and was alive in 2007 without ever having applied for Maltese citizenship the link is considered broken. It's a little unfair but its to do with the ... Read More
Citizenship application appointment by Randomv35
Hi, I've got an appointment upcoming at the Maltese Commission in London for myself and my children - we are applying for citizenship by descent. Does anyone know what I should expect? I know I need to bring along all the relevant certificates ...
When I had my appointment at the embassy in Dublin, I simply gave them a pre signed oath of allegiance as part of the overall paper work. I wasn't asked to say the words out loud or have my hand on a bible, it just went into the pile of ... Read More
Maltese Citizenship by Descent - How long have you been waiting? by Jazzopaul
Hi All, I was hoping top use this thread to give people who have applied for Maltese Citizenship by descent a place to post their experiences, and in particular how long you have been waiting since you first applied, or how long it took you to ...
It does seem to be the case that those with fewer generations move through the process more quickly. Hopefully you'll get yours soon. Read More
Maltese Citizenship by Descent - How long have you been waiting? by Jazzopaul
Hi All, I was hoping top use this thread to give people who have applied for Maltese Citizenship by descent a place to post their experiences, and in particular how long you have been waiting since you first applied, or how long it took you to ...
Congratulations!! How many generations above was your ancestor?I'm third generation, so I was claiming via descent from my Great Grandparents. Read More
Maltese Citizenship by Descent - How long have you been waiting? by Jazzopaul
Hi All, I was hoping top use this thread to give people who have applied for Maltese Citizenship by descent a place to post their experiences, and in particular how long you have been waiting since you first applied, or how long it took you to ...
The Maltese Embassy in Dublin contacted me this morning to say my citiozenship certificate had arrived. I applied on 29th January 2020 so all in all the process took 18 months which I don't think is too bad. The embassy were very helpful ... Read More
Maltese Citizenship by Descent - How long have you been waiting? by Jazzopaul
Hi All, I was hoping top use this thread to give people who have applied for Maltese Citizenship by descent a place to post their experiences, and in particular how long you have been waiting since you first applied, or how long it took you to ...
Hi Robbie Five months !, wow lucky you. Like that I turned up for my appointment with the all required certificates including as I thought my mothers death certificate but maybe it was missed out in the pile of papers at the time. My ascendants ... Read More
Maltese Citizenship by Descent - How long have you been waiting? by Jazzopaul
Hi All, I was hoping top use this thread to give people who have applied for Maltese Citizenship by descent a place to post their experiences, and in particular how long you have been waiting since you first applied, or how long it took you to ...
Hi Robbie No once you have your citizenship that's it. I was advisded by the embassy in Dublin that if I owned property in Malta or could supply an address I could get an ID card. When I applied for my citizenship I also applied for my ... Read More
Maltese Citizenship by Descent - How long have you been waiting? by Jazzopaul
Hi All, I was hoping top use this thread to give people who have applied for Maltese Citizenship by descent a place to post their experiences, and in particular how long you have been waiting since you first applied, or how long it took you to ...
Don't know about London, but the embassy here in Malta contacted me about three weeks ago looking for the inevitable further documentation. Read More
Maltese Citizenship by Descent - How long have you been waiting? by Jazzopaul
Hi All, I was hoping top use this thread to give people who have applied for Maltese Citizenship by descent a place to post their experiences, and in particular how long you have been waiting since you first applied, or how long it took you to ...
I went to the embassy at the end of January and was told that I would be waiting at least a year. With the current situation with Covid-19 I'm wondering if this will add a further delay. Read More
Maltese Citizenship by Descent - How long have you been waiting? by Jazzopaul
Hi All, I was hoping top use this thread to give people who have applied for Maltese Citizenship by descent a place to post their experiences, and in particular how long you have been waiting since you first applied, or how long it took you to ...
So I just got a mail from the embassy telling me I can apply for a passport at the same time as I submit my documents, so I'm guessing the process has speeded up a bit. Read More
Maltese Citizenship by Descent - How long have you been waiting? by Jazzopaul
Hi All, I was hoping top use this thread to give people who have applied for Maltese Citizenship by descent a place to post their experiences, and in particular how long you have been waiting since you first applied, or how long it took you to ...
I'm applying for Citizenship by descent next week at the embassy in Dublin, does anyone have any recent experience of this ?. I'm wondering if the waiting times have improved. Read More