Garda Vetting Instructions
FAI Online Garda Vetting Guide
Download and fill in this form before continuing. This form must be completed by
pen and then presented (along with your passport and proof of address) to the
clubs Chairman, Secretary or Child Welfare Officer for validation. – download
○ Go to https://faiconnect.ie/mycomet/private/seminars and click “BOOK A
COURSE NOW”
○ Click SIGN UP – I need a MyComet Account (if you already have an account, click
LOGIN)
○ Complete the Sign-Up Form
○ When you receive your login details, log into the website -
https://faiconnect.ie/mycomet
○ In the Welcome screen type “Online Garda” and the Vetting Application will
appear below
○ Click Start on "Garda Vetting Applications"
○ On the next screen, click the option “APPLY HERE” and then “APPLY”
○ In the window that appears, complete the form:
○ Photo Identification - Passport/Drivers License/Gov ID Card
○ Garda Vetting ID Validation Form (see above)
○ Proof of Address - must be dated within the last 6 months.
○ Click APPLY and follow the on screen instructions to finish
Provided all the application details were entered correctly, the FAI will upload your details
into the National Vetting Bureau e-vetting system. This may take up to 3 weeks.
You will then receive an e-mail from the National Vetting Bureau inviting you to
complete the next stage of the process (this link expires after 30 days).
After clicking the link and following the instructions, you will receive a tracking number
which you can use to track the status of your Garda vetting application online.
If there are any issues with your application details or documents, you will be notified by
e-mail and you can start the process again.
When all checks are completed, a Garda vetting disclosure will be returned to the FAI.
