Ireland's New Passport Drops Tech

Cork News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jun 26, 2026 · 1m

Ireland just unveiled its most secure passport ever—with next-level tech straight out of a spy movie. Eight million euros invested, but your price stays the same: 75 euros for adults. Inside, a second photo, metallic ink, temperature-sensitive ink, and a UV-reactive hidden design featuring “Éire” and Irish heritage. The cover now has a raised Irish wolfhound you can feel. Visa pages feature wildlife that shifts as you turn them. All designed with input from 15,000 people, and built to make counterfeiting nearly impossible. Already ranked 4 globally, this upgrade could push it even…