Embassy of Ireland in Canberra
Today 09:30–12:30, 14:00–16:00- Address
- Arkana Street 20, Canberra
- Phone
- +61 2 6214 0000
- Website
- dfa.ie
- Head of mission
- Fiona Flood
Ireland
Australia
Irish Embassy & Consulates in Australia
- 1 embassy
- 2 consulates general
- 1 honorary consulate
Ireland is represented in Australia by 4 missions: an embassy in Canberra, 2 consulates general in Sydney and Melbourne and an honorary consulate in Perth. Australian citizens can visit Ireland without a visa for up to 90 days.
Map: Ireland’s 4 missions in Australia
Map: Ireland’s 4 missions in Australia
Irish Embassy in Canberra
At Arkana Street 20, Canberra, the Irish embassy represents Ireland towards Australia. The head of mission on record is Fiona Flood. Its phone number and website are on its page.
Irish consulates in Australia
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- Consulate General of Ireland in Melbourne
Office Suites 24-26, Level 27, 101 Collins Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
Ireland also has 2 consulates general in Sydney and Melbourne; a consulate does consular work for a region: passports, certificates and help for nationals in difficulty.
Irish honorary consulates in Australia
- Honorary Consulate of Ireland in Perth
Hay Street 580, 6000 Perth
Ireland has an honorary consulate in Perth; honorary consulates handle emergencies and simple certifications rather than visas or passports.
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
Ireland admits Australian citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
Australia’s missions in Ireland
Missions of Australia in Ireland (1)
In return, Australia has an embassy in Ireland, in Dublin.
Good to know
Ireland in Australia
Worldwide, Ireland has 141 missions in 77 countries; 4 of them are in Australia.
Travel to Australia for Irish citizens
Irish citizens need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) for Australia, obtained online before travel, for stays of up to 90 days. In Australia, Irish citizens can turn to the Irish embassy for passports and emergency help.
When Irish missions in Australia are closed
Irish missions in Australia close on Australia’s public holidays, the next being Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026, St. Stephen's Day (Boxing Day) on Monday 28 December 2026 and New Year's Day on Friday 1 January 2027, and usually on some holidays of Ireland, such as Christmas Day (Lá Nollag) on Friday 25 December 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the Irish embassy in Australia?
The Irish embassy is in Canberra, at Arkana Street 20, Canberra.
Does Ireland have consulates in Australia?
Yes, Ireland has 2 consulates general in Sydney and Melbourne. Ireland also has an honorary consulate in Perth.
Do Australian citizens need a visa for Ireland?
Ireland admits Australian citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
Do Irish citizens need a visa for Australia?
Before flying to Australia, Irish citizens must obtain an ETA online; stays of up to 90 days are allowed.
Does Australia have an embassy in Ireland?
Yes, Australia has its embassy in Dublin.