Welcome / Fáilte
I am delighted to welcome you to the website of the Irish Embassy which I hope you will find useful and informative. In addition to providing information on the services provided by the Embassy, such as applying for Irish Passports and Visas, it is a source of information on Ireland and Britain and on the cultural, economic and political links between our two countries.
Bobby Mc Donagh
Ambassador of Ireland
Important notice for travellers to the US
If you are an Irish citizen travelling to the United States, please click here for some important information.
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New Visa Fees
Click here to read about revised visa fees, to take effect from 15th June 2009.
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Travel Advice
The Department of Foreign Affairs of Ireland provides travel advice to Irish citizens planning a trip overseas.
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Irish Citizenship
If you have a grandparent who was born in Ireland, or if one of your parents became an Irish citizen before you were born, you may be entitled to Irish citizenship. More information is available here.
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Irish Passports
For detailed information about applying for an Irish Passport, please click here.
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Irish Visas
For detailed information about applying for a visa for Ireland, please click here.
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Marriage Abroad
Are you an Irish passport holder getting married outside of Ireland? You may need a certificate stating that you are free to marry under Irish law. Click here for more information.
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Emergency Assistance for Irish Citizens
The Embassy provides emergency services for Irish citizens in Great Britain
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Emigrant Support Programme
Are you a voluntary group which provides services to Irish people in Britain or is involved in Irish heritage, welfare, or community activities with the Irish community? If so, you may be eligible for a grant from the Irish Government towards relevant costs in 2009. Click here for more information.
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School
If you are doing a project about Ireland you may find our School's Project Corner helpful
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Contact Details
Embassy of Ireland17 Grosvenor Place,
London SW1X 7HR
Passport and Visa Office
Montpelier House,
106 Brompton Road,
London, SW3 1JJ
Tel:020 – 7235 2171
Fax:020 – 7245 6961
Passport Enquiries
Tel:020 – 7225 7700
Fax:020 – 7225 7777
Visa Enquiries:
0906 6610197
Passport Office Opening Hours - Monday to Friday 9:30-4:30
Visa Office Opening Hours
To lodge applications: Monday - Friday 9:30-12:00
To Collect Visas: monday - Friday 2:30-4:00
