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Brexit

Learn about the work the Government is undertaking to protect your interests in the Brexit negotiations, and the steps being taken to get Ireland Brexit Ready.

United Nations

Ireland launches UN Security Council Campaign

Ireland is seeking election to a non-permanent seat on the UN Security Council in June 2020 for the 2021-2022 term.

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Passport Services

Information on Irish passport services including passport online, how to apply and answers to most frequently asked questions.

Track your Passport

Track your passport with your 11-digit application number.

Consular Services

We offer a range of services and practical supports to all Irish citizens travelling abroad.

Travel Advice

Country specific information so you can plan for your trip.

Visas

Information on visas for Ireland and also for Irish citizens travelling abroad.

Registering a foreign birth

You can register your birth on the Foreign Births Register if you are eligible to become an Irish citizen.

Citizenship

Information on how to become an Irish citizen.

Trade & Promoting Ireland

Ireland’s economic renewal is central to our work, both at home and throughout our extensive Embassy network.

Announcements

RIA/DFAT Michel Déon Non-Fiction Prize

The shortlist for the inaugural Michel Déon Prize for non-fiction has been announced.

Global Ireland

Ireland's Global Footprint to 2025: The most ambitious renewal and expansion of Ireland’s international presence ever undertaken.

The Global Island

Ireland’s Foreign Policy for a Changing World.

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Ireland - United Nations Security Council 2021-2022

Find out more about why Ireland belongs on the UN Security Council for the 2021-22 term

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