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Embassy of Ireland, South Africa

Update for Cape Town Liaison Office

Customers, please note that our Liasion Office in Cape will reopen on Monday 18th March 9am - 12pm and 2pm - 4pm Monday to Thursday and 9am - 12pm Friday

In addition from the 14th January 2019 documentation for applications can be reviewed by Cape Town staff. However all applications will now have to be submitted directly to and collected from the Embassy in Pretoria by the applicant. The Cape Town office can no longer receive applications from applicants.

Passport Online: Worldwide renewals

Adults and children around the world can renew their Irish passport online. This is the quickest, easiest and cheapest way to apply for your passport today. You can apply for a passport book, a card or both! The application takes about ten minutes and you can take your photo with your phone!

Learn more

Download our TravelWise Smartphone App

TravelWise is an award-winning smartphone app designed to help Irish citizens to stay safe and informed while travelling, living or working overseas.

The Embassy's Strategy 2017 -2021

The Embassy's Strategy 2017 -2021 - What we will do.

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