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Welcome

I am delighted to welcome you to the website of the Irish Embassy in London, 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

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Is cúis áthais dom fáilte a chur romhat go dtí suíomh gréasáin Ambasáid na hÉireann i Londain agus tá súil agam go mbainfidh tú taitneamh agus tairbhe as.  Tugann an suíomh seo eolas ar na seirbhísí atá ar fáil ón Ambasáid, cosúil le conas iarratas a dhéanamh ar phas nó víosa Éireannach, agus tá súil agam go mbeidh sé ina fhoinse eolais freisin ar Éireann agus An Bhreatain agus ar na ceangal cultúrtha, eacnamaíochta agus polaitiúla idir ár dtíortha.

Bobby McDonagh

Ambasadóir na hÉireann

The London Olympic and Paralympic Games 2012

The London Olympic and Paralympic Games 2012

Information for Irish citizens attending the Games or visiting London during the Games

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Notice regarding the Presidential Distinguished Service Award for the Irish Abroad

Notice regarding the Presidential Distinguished Service Award for the Irish Abroad

Nominations are hereby invited for the Presidential Distinguished Service Award for the Irish Abroad.

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Embassy of Ireland on Twitter

Embassy of Ireland on Twitter

IrelandEmbGB is the official Twitter account of the Embassy of Ireland in London.

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Emigrant Support Programme

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 2012. Click here for more information.

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Irish Passports

Irish Passports

For passport enquiries, please call 0207 3734339. Phone lines are open between 9.30am and 4.00pm Monday to Friday. If you require an application form, please e-mail passportlondon@dfa.ie. If you wish to track the progress of your application, please go to www.passport.ie and enter your 11-digit barcode number.

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Irish Citizenship

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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Passport Application Tracking

Passport Application Tracking

If you have sutmitted an application for an Irish passport, you can track it's progress online. Please click here to do so.

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Irish Visas

Irish Visas

For detailed information about applying for a visa for Ireland, please click here.

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Marriage Abroad

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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Important notice for travellers to the US

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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Travel Advice

Travel Advice

The Department of Foreign Affairs of Ireland provides travel advice to Irish citizens planning a trip overseas.

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Emergency Assistance for Irish Citizens

Emergency Assistance for Irish Citizens

The Embassy provides emergency services for Irish citizens in Great Britain

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Information About Ireland

Information About Ireland

Click on the link below for information about Ireland

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Certificate of Irish Heritage

Certificate of Irish Heritage

On 19th September 2011, the Tánaiste launched the Government’s new Certificate of Irish Heritage.

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Ambassador McDonagh

Contact Details

Embassy of Ireland
17 Grosvenor Place,
London SW1X 7HR

Tel: 020 - 7235 2171
Fax: 020 - 7589 8450

Opening Hours
Monday to Friday 9:30-5:00
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Passport Office
Embassy of Ireland,
114a Cromwell Road,
London, SW7 4ES

Tel: 0207 – 373 4339
Phone lines open between
9.30am and 4pm Mon to Fri.
Fax: 0207 373 4589


Opening Hours
Monday to Friday 9:30-4:30
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Visa Office
Embassy of Ireland
114a Cromwell Road,
London, SW7 4ES

Visa Enquiries:
0906 6610197
Number not available to
residents of Northern Ireland.

This is a premium rate number.

This facility is only available to callers from UK (excluding Northern Ireland) and, as it is a premium line, calls cost £1.50 per minute (calls from different network providers or from mobile phones may cost more).

Opening Hours
Lodge applications:
Monday - Friday 9:30-12:00
Collections:
Monday - Friday 2:30-4:00

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