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Global Irish Supports, Programmes and Events

Emigrant Support Programme

The Emigrant Support Programme supports Irish communities overseas by funding non-profit organisations and projects.

PDSA

Presidential Distinguished Service Award

New to...

If you have recently moved to a new country, it can take some time to adapt to your new surroundings.

2020 Annual Report on Support for the Irish Abroad

This report details the range and depth of Government support for Irish communities and organisations around the world.

Contact an Irish Embassy

Find your nearest Embassy of Ireland or Consulate

Citizens' Registration

Irish citizens travelling or living overseas are encouraged to register their contact details us.

Authenticating documents

If you need to authenticate or legalise documents for use in Ireland or abroad, we can help.

Foreign birth registration

Learn more about registering your foreign birth on the Foreign Birth Register.

How to apply for a passport

Learn more about what you need to do to apply for an Irish passport.

Assistance abroad

If something goes wrong while you’re abroad, we can offer help and support.

Marriage and civil partnership

Find out more about getting married or entering into a civil partnership abroad.

Voting in Referendums

Information on voting entitlements in Irish referendums

Information and support services overseas

J1 Working Holiday

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

Mind How You Go

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.

CIIC

The Coalition of Irish Immigration Centers (CIIC) is a national umbrella organization which represents Irish immigrant groups throughout the United States.