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Ireland Embassy and Consulates in China
3 Diplomatic Missions
3 Cities
Ireland Embassy in Beijing, China
3 Ritan Dong Lu Chaoyang District Beijing 100600 People'S Republic Of China
Phone: +86 10 8531 6200
Working hours: Close now (Lunch time)
Ireland Consulate General in Hong Kong, China
20/F, 33 Des Voeux Road Central Hong Kong
Phone: +852 2535 0700
Working hours: Close now (Lunch time)
Ireland Consulate General in Shanghai, China
Suite 700A, Shanghai Centre, West Tower 1376 Nanjing Road West Shanghai 200040 China
Phone: +86 21 6010 1360
Working hours: Close now (Lunch time)
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of Ireland may close on the following Chinese and Irish holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Maritime Day | Saturday, July 11 | 1 day, 12 hours |
| Army Day | Saturday, August 01 | 3 weeks, 1 day |
| August Bank Holiday | Monday, August 03 | 3 weeks, 3 days |
| Chinese Valentine's Day | Wednesday, August 19 | 1 month, 1 week |
| Spirit Festival | Thursday, August 27 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| Teachers' Day | Thursday, September 10 | 2 months |
| September Equinox | Wednesday, September 23 | 2 months, 1 week |
| Mid-Autumn Festival | Friday, September 25 | 2 months, 2 weeks |
| National Day | Thursday, October 01 | 2 months, 3 weeks |
| National Day Golden Week holiday | Friday, October 02 | 2 months, 3 weeks |
| National Day Golden Week holiday | Saturday, October 03 | 2 months, 3 weeks |
1. How many Irish Embassies/Consulates are there in China?
Ireland currently maintains 3 diplomatic representative offices in China including Beijing, Hong Kong and Shanghai.
2 - Do Chinese citizens need a visa for Ireland?
Chinese citizens are required to obtain a valid visa in order to be allowed entry into Ireland. Kindly contact the nearest embassies or consulates of Ireland in China for further instructions.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of Irish embassies in China?
The Irish representative offices in China will be closed in observance of the following Chinese and Irish holidays in 2026/2024:
- Maritime Day (CN) Sat, Jul 11, 2026 (1 day, 11 hours)
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Time in Ireland vs China
Dublin, Ireland time is 7:00 hours behind Beijing, China
Beijing, China
12:13PMThursday, July 09, 2026
Dublin, Ireland
05:13AMThursday, July 09, 2026