Embassy Services

In order to provide a safe environment for our staff and our visitors, and adhere to necessary public health measures, the Embassy is open but currently operating at reduced capacity.

Visits to the Embassy will be by appointment Monday to Friday, from 9.30 to 12.30 and 2.30 to 4.30.

The Embassy team continues to be available to answer queries by phone and email at +44(0) 207 235 2171 or irishembassylondon@dfa.ie.

Passport Services

Our Passport Office on Cromwell Road is not yet open to the public but you can find information on passport applications here and our team remain available to answer urgent queries.

You can contact the Passport Office +44(0) 2073734339 between 09.00-17.00, Monday to Friday. Our customer care team is available to handle queries via WebChat from 09:00 – 16:30, Monday to Friday.

Queries can also be directed to passportlondon@dfa.ie and we will respond as quickly as possible.

Consular Assistance

Irish citizens with a consular query during regular working hours should email us at irishembassylondon@dfa.ie and we will respond to you as soon as possible.

If you have an urgent query or require assistance in case of emergency out of hours, please contact the main Embassy number 02072352171 and leave a message for the Duty Officer who will then contact you as soon as possible. 

Please click here for information on how to contact us. 

COVID-19 - Travel Advice

We continue to advise against all non-essential international travel. Irish citizens who are in Great Britain, or who intend to travel to Great Britain in the near future should visit the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade Travel Advice page and follow us on Twitter @IrelandEmbGB

Alternatively, there is a dedicated Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade phone line for Irish citizens who are abroad or who intend to travel abroad in the near future and have concerns about Coronavirus at +353 (0)1 613 1733.