Irish Consulate General in Sydney
Consulate General 
Ireland Sydney, Australia
- Address
- Market Street 1, Sydney
- Phone
- +61 2 9273 8500
- sydneycongen@dfa.ie
- Website
- dfa.ie
- Fax
- +61 2 9264 9740
Head of mission: Lorraine Theresa Christian
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Australian Foreign Affairs (DFAT) protocol list · Record last updated on 1 March 2025
The Irish consulate general in Sydney is at Market Street 1, Sydney; Ireland’s embassy is in Canberra, about 249 km away. Its opening hours on record: Monday to Friday, 10:00–13:00. Ireland admits Australian citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
Opening hours of the Irish consulate general in Sydney
| Monday | 10:00–13:00 By appointment only |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 10:00–14:00 By appointment only |
| Wednesday | 10:00–13:00 By appointment only |
| Thursday | 10:00–13:00 By appointment only |
| Friday | 10:00–14:00 By appointment only |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Public holidays | Closed |
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in Australia
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Christmas Day
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St. Stephen's Day
Public holidays in Ireland
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Christmas Day
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St. Stephen's Day
The Irish consulate general in Sydney is listed as open Monday to Friday, 10:00–13:00.
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.
Other missions nearby
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Consulate of Uganda in SydneyMarket Street 1, Sydney
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Consulate General of Egypt in SydneyLevel 6 33 York Street, Sydney NSW 2000
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Consulate General of France in SydneyMarket Street 31, Sydney
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Consulate General of Malta in SydneyMarket Street 31, Sydney
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Consulate General of Spain in SydneyMarket Street 31, 2000 Sydney
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Consulate General of Uruguay in SydneyMarket Street 44, Sydney
Ireland’s other missions in Australia
- Embassy of Ireland in Canberra
Arkana Street 20, Canberra
- Consulate General of Ireland in Melbourne
Office Suites 24-26, Level 27, 101 Collins Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
- Honorary Consulate of Ireland in Perth
Hay Street 580, 6000 Perth
All missions of Ireland in Australia (4)
The Irish embassy is in Canberra, about 249 km away. The Irish consulate general in Sydney is one of 4 missions of Ireland in Australia. Consulates: Melbourne. Honorary consulates: Perth. Australia in turn has an embassy in Dublin.
Good to know
About the Irish consulate general in Sydney
It appears in official lists as Consulate General of Ireland in Sydney. It is headed by Lorraine Theresa Christian, according to the records. Consulates handle passports, civil registration and, for many countries, visa applications for their district.
Address and contact
Address: Market Street 1, Sydney. The record for the Irish consulate general in Sydney includes a phone number, an e-mail address, a fax number and an official website.
Irish citizens travelling to Australia
Irish citizens do not need a visa for Australia, but they need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) before departure; it covers stays of up to 90 days.
When the Irish consulate general in Sydney is closed
The next closures of the Irish consulate general in Sydney for public holidays in Australia are Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026 and St. Stephen's Day (Boxing Day) on Monday 28 December 2026; it may also close for Christmas Day (Lá Nollag) on Friday 25 December 2026.
Before visiting the Irish consulate general in Sydney
Current procedures for the Irish consulate general in Sydney, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the Irish consulate general in Sydney
The Irish consulate general in Sydney has 32 other foreign missions within 1 km, in a diplomatic quarter.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the Irish Consulate General in Sydney?
The Irish consulate general in Sydney is at Market Street 1, Sydney.
What are the opening hours of the Irish Consulate General in Sydney?
The Irish consulate general in Sydney is listed as open Monday to Friday, 10:00–13:00.
Is the Irish Consulate General in Sydney open on Saturday?
No. The hours on record for the Irish consulate general in Sydney do not include Saturday.
When is the Irish Consulate General in Sydney closed?
The Irish consulate general in Sydney 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?
Ireland admits Australian citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
Where is the Irish embassy in Australia?
The Irish embassy is in Canberra, about 249 km from the Irish consulate general in Sydney.
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