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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
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St Patricks Day greetings from the President Michael D. Higgins
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Irish Citizenship through Descent
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. You can make your application here. Specifc guidelines for applicants living in Great Britain are also included.
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Convention calls on the Diaspora
On the 75th anniversary of the adoption of the constitution by the people of Ireland, a Convention on the Constitution has been established to submit recommendations to the Houses of the Oireachtas on changes to make the constitution more relevant to the Ireland of the 21st Century.
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Presidential Distinguished Service Award for the Irish Abroad
Nominations are hereby invited for the Presidential Distinguished Service Award for the Irish Abroad. The Award will provide recognition by the Irish State for persons living abroad, primarily Irish citizens, those entitled to Irish citizenship and those of Irish descent, who have made a sustained and distinguished service to Ireland and/or Irish communities abroad.
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Change to Consular Fees
Please note that the fees charged for some diplomatic and consular services will increase on 1 March 2013. Fees are charged for certain consular services such as issuing passports and visas, foreign birth registrations, authentication of documents and administering oaths. These fees are fixed by the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade by way of Statutory Instrument issued under Section 3 of the Diplomatic and Consular Officers (Provision of Services) Act, 1993.
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The Gathering - Ireland 2013
The Gathering Ireland 2013 is about the people of Ireland throwing open our arms and inviting anyone with a connection to our country to come and visit.
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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
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 2013. Click here for more information.
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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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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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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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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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Emergency Assistance for Irish Citizens
The Embassy provides emergency services for Irish citizens in Great Britain
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Certificate of Irish Heritage
On 19th September 2011, the Tánaiste launched the Government’s new Certificate of Irish Heritage.
Read More HereQuicklinks
- Ambassador's CV (PDF 72kb)
- Where to Obtain Passport Application Forms (PDF 18kb) (PDF 38kb)
- Moving to Ireland
- Retiring in Ireland
- Are you a Rh negative woman who had a child or miscarriage in Ireland between 1977-1979 or 1991-1994? If so the Irish Blood Transfusion Service would like to speak to you.
- Fees and Guidelines for Citizenship applications
Contact Details
Embassy of Ireland17 Grosvenor Place,
London SW1X 7HR
Tel: 020 - 7235 2171
Fax: 020 - 7589 8450
Opening Hours
Monday to Friday 9:30-5:00
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
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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