Our Services

We provide a wide range of consular services in addition to passports. We also provide consular assistance to Irish citizens in emergencies.

Visas

Information about visas for Ireland, as well as information on US visa requirements for Irish citizens.

Citizenship

Information on entitlement to Irish citizenship; citizenship through descent; citizenship through naturalisation; and reclaiming or renouncing your Irish citizenship.

Authenticating documents

The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade in Ireland can authenticate Irish documents for use abroad.

Certified copies of documents

Some US authorities ask for certified Consulate copies of passports and other Irish documents.

Marriage & Civil Partnership

If you want to get married or enter into a civil partnership abroad, you’ll need to meet all the legal requirements of the country in question.

US-Ireland WHA

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.

Assistance and Advice

We can provide assistance and advice in a wide variety of situations.

Consular Fees

Details of the fees applicable to our consular services

Travel Advice for J1 Students

If you’re planning to take part in the J1 Student Work and Travel programme, here’s some useful advice to help ensure your trip goes smoothly.

Travel advice for USA

If you’re travelling to the United States of America (USA), our travel advice and updates give you practical tips and useful information.

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