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Ireland Embassy and Consulates in United Kingdom

4 Diplomatic Missions 4 Cities

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Ireland Embassy in London, United Kingdom

17 Grosvenor Place Belgravia Sw1X 7Hr London United Kingdom

Phone: +44 20 7235 2171 Working hours: Close now (Open in 3 hours 30 minutes)

Ireland Consulate in Edinburgh, United Kingdom

16 Randolph Crescent Eh3 7Tt Edinburgh United Kingdom

Phone: +44 131 226 7711 Working hours: Close now (Open in 3 hours 30 minutes)

Ireland Consulate in Jersey, United Kingdom

First Floor, 14 La Motte Street St. Helier Jersey United Kingdom

Phone: +44 1534 745 551 Working hours: Close now (Open in 3 hours 30 minutes)

Ireland Consulate General in Cardiff, United Kingdom

Regus House Falcon Drive Cardiff Bay, Cf10 4Ru, Wales United Kingdom

Phone: +44 29220 678709 Working hours: Close now (Open in 3 hours 30 minutes)

Holidays to be Observed in 2026

The Embassies and Consulates of Ireland may close on the following British and Irish holidays in 2026:

Holiday
Holiday	Date	Counting down
Epiphany	Tuesday, January 06	11 hours, 29 minutes
Orthodox Christmas Day	Wednesday, January 07	1 day, 11 hours
Orthodox New Year	Wednesday, January 14	1 week, 1 day
Isra and Mi'raj	Friday, January 16	1 week, 3 days
Burns Night	Sunday, January 25	2 weeks, 5 days
Tu B'Shevat (Arbor Day)	Monday, February 02	3 weeks, 6 days
Valentine's Day	Saturday, February 14	1 month, 1 week
Chinese New Year	Tuesday, February 17	1 month, 1 week
Carnival / Ash Wednesday	Wednesday, February 18	1 month, 1 week
St. David's Day	Sunday, March 01	1 month, 3 weeks

Frequently asked questions, answered

1. How many Irish Embassies/Consulates are there in United Kingdom?

Ireland currently maintains 4 diplomatic representative offices in United Kingdom including London, Edinburgh, Jersey and Cardiff.

2 - Do British citizens need a visa for Ireland?

Citizens of United Kingdom (holders of regular passports) can travel to Ireland for Freedom of movement without having to apply or obtain a Irish visa for short-term tourism.

3- What is the Holiday Calendar of Irish embassies in United Kingdom?

The Irish representative offices in United Kingdom will be closed in observance of the following British and Irish holidays in 2026/2024:

Epiphany (GB) Tue, Jan 06, 2026 (18 hours, 30 minutes)

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Time in Ireland vs United Kingdom

Dublin, Ireland time is is same date and time London, United Kingdom

London, United Kingdom 05:30^AMMonday, January 05, 2026

Dublin, Ireland 05:30^AMMonday, January 05, 2026