Our Services

We provide a wide range of consular services in addition to passports, including visas and citizenship. We also provide consular assistance to Irish citizens in emergencies.

Visas

Information about visas for Ireland and for Irish citizens travelling to the USA.on requirements, applications and answers to your questions.

Citizenship

Information on citizenship through descent (foreign birth registration), naturalisations, and reclaiming or renouncing your Irish citizenship.

Authenticating documents

You may need the Department of Foreign Affairs in Ireland to authenticate your Irish documents for use abroad. Contact us regarding authentication of US documents for use in Ireland.

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.

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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