Our Role

The Embassy provides vital functions such as passport and consular services, promoting Irish economic interests and providing development cooperation to the region with a strong focus on Zimbabwe and South Africa.

Doing Business with Ireland

Promoting Irish economic and business interests is a crucial part of our role, including Irish tourism.

Doing Business with South Africa

South Africa's economy is the most diversified in Africa and it offers potential for trade and investment for Irish businesses.

Irish Community in South Africa

We work with our Irish community in the region including through the Emigrant Support Programme.

South Africa Relations

The Embassy plays an important role in fostering the relationship between the South African and Irish Governments.

Development Cooperation in South Africa

The Embassy manages the Irish Government's development cooperation programmes in South Africa, Zimbabwe and the sub region.

Development Cooperation in Zimbabwe

The Embassy also manages development cooperation programmes in Zimbabwe.

Irish Tech Challenge South Africa

Applications open 24 February

Embassy of Ireland, South Africa