The Embassy
- Embassy Team
- Directions
- Opening Hours
- Closure Dates
Embassy Team
Directions
Opening Hours
Embassy Opening Hours
Monday - Thursday: 07:30 - 12:00, 13:30 - 16:30
Friday: 07:30 - 12:30
Public Office Hours (for consular and visa services)
Visa applications are by appointment only on Monday and Tuesday mornings. Consular services are available by appointment, Please use the Contact Us form to make an appointment.
Out of Hours (Emergency) Contact
In the event of an emergency outside office hours, Irish citizens can contact the Embassy at +265 888 207 543. Alternatively, you may contact the Duty Officer at the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade in Dublin at +353-1-408-2000.
Please note that visa and other routine queries will not be answered on the emergency number. Please use the Contact Us form.
Closure Dates
Closure Dates
Embassy closure dates for 2023:
| New Year's Day | 1 January |
| John Chilembwe Day | 15 January |
| Martyrs' Day | 3 March |
| St Patrick's Day | 17 March |
| Good Friday | 7 April |
| Easter Monday | 10 April |
| Labour Day | 1 May |
| Kamuzu Day | 14 May |
| Independence Day | 6 July |
| Eid ul Fitr |
Upon sighting of the new moon in the month of Ramadan |
| Mothers' Day | 15 October |
| Christmas Day | 25 December |
| St Stephen's Day | 26 December |
If you require urgent assistance while the Embassy is closed, contact the Embassy emergency number, +265 (0) 888 207 543 (calls only), or the Duty Officer at the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade in Dublin at +353 (0) 1 408 2000.