Irish Embassy in Canberra

Embassy Ireland Canberra, Australia

Address
Arkana Street 20, Canberra
Website
dfa.ie
Fax
+61 2 6273 3741
Today 09:30–12:30, 14:00–16:00
Directions Call

Head of mission: Fiona Flood

Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · Australian Foreign Affairs (DFAT) protocol list · Record last updated on 4 September 2025

Ireland’s embassy to Australia is in Canberra, the capital of Australia, at Arkana Street 20, Canberra. It is listed as open Monday to Friday, 09:30–16:00 with a midday break. Within 1 km there are 35 other foreign missions.

Opening hours of the Irish embassy in Canberra

Monday 09:30–12:3014:00–16:00 break 12:30–14:00
Tuesday 09:30–12:3014:00–16:00 break 12:30–14:00
Wednesday 09:30–12:3014:00–16:00 break 12:30–14:00
Thursday 09:30–12:3014:00–16:00 break 12:30–14:00
Friday 09:30–12:3014:00–16:00 break 12:30–14:00
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

Upcoming closures

Public holidays in Australia

  • Christmas Day

    Friday

  • St. Stephen's Day

    Monday

Public holidays in Ireland

  • Christmas Day

    Friday

  • St. Stephen's Day

    Saturday

The Irish embassy in Canberra is listed as open Monday to Friday, 09:30–16:00 with a midday break.

Ireland visa for Australian citizens

AustraliaIreland Visa-free, 90 days Ireland visa for citizens of Australia

IrelandAustralia Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) Australia visa for citizens of Ireland

Australian citizens do not need a visa for Ireland: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.

Other missions nearby

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All embassies and consulates in Canberra (119)

Ireland’s other missions in Australia

All missions of Ireland in Australia (4)

The Irish embassy in Canberra is one of 4 missions of Ireland in Australia. Consulates: Sydney and Melbourne. Honorary consulates: Perth. Australia in turn has an embassy in Dublin.

Good to know

About the Irish embassy in Canberra

It appears in official lists as Embassy of Ireland in Canberra. It is headed by Fiona Flood, according to the records.

Address and contact

Address: Arkana Street 20, Canberra. The record for the Irish embassy in Canberra includes a phone number, an e-mail address, a fax number and an official website.

Irish citizens travelling to Australia

Irish citizens need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) for Australia, obtained online before travel, for stays of up to 90 days.

When the Irish embassy in Canberra is closed

Expect the Irish embassy in Canberra to be shut on Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026 and St. Stephen's Day (Boxing Day) on Monday 28 December 2026, and often on Christmas Day (Lá Nollag) on Friday 25 December 2026, a holiday in Ireland.

Before visiting the Irish embassy in Canberra

Current procedures for the Irish embassy in Canberra, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.

Near the Irish embassy in Canberra

Within 1 km of the Irish embassy in Canberra there are 35 other foreign missions.

Frequently asked questions

What is the address of the Irish Embassy in Canberra?

The Irish embassy in Canberra is at Arkana Street 20, Canberra.

What are the opening hours of the Irish Embassy in Canberra?

The Irish embassy in Canberra is listed as open Monday to Friday, 09:30–16:00 with a midday break.

Is the Irish Embassy in Canberra open on Saturday?

No. The hours on record for the Irish embassy in Canberra do not include Saturday.

When is the Irish Embassy in Canberra closed?

The Irish embassy in Canberra closes on Australia’s public holidays, the next being Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026, and usually on the national day of Ireland.

Do Australian citizens need a visa for Ireland?

Australian citizens do not need a visa for Ireland: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.

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