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Supporting Irish People Abroad

Providing support to Irish people overseas is one of the key functions of the Department of Foreign Affairs & Trade. This support is provided in a number of ways.

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Emigrant Support Programme

The ESP supports Irish communities overseas by funding non-profit organisations & projects
Know before you go

Consular Services

We offer a range of consular services and practical supports to all Irish citizens living and travelling abroad
Irish Embassies A-Z

Contact an Embassy

Find your nearest Embassy of Ireland or Consulate
Citizens Registration Register Online

Living Overseas?

Register with your nearest Embassy
Mind How You Go

Mind How You Go

Mind How You Go is a website designed to support you through the various practical and emotional challenges of emigrating.
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US-Ireland visa arrangements

The J1 Working Holiday Agreement between Ireland and the US allows certain categories of Irish and US citizens to work and travel in each country for up to 12 months
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UndocumentedIrish.com

Immigration news as it relates to the Irish undocumented in the US

UK Referendum on EU membership

Information on the Irish Government's response to the UK's referendum result.
Living abroad, new To a country?

New to.....

Check out our “New to” pages and our Embassy websites.
Irish Embassies A-Z

Embassies A-Z

Find your nearest Embassy of Ireland or Consulate