Embassy of Ireland in Beijing
Today · Closed- Address
- 日坛东路 3, 100600 Beijing
- Phone
- +86 10 8531 6200
- Website
- ireland.ie
Ireland
China
Irish Embassy & Consulates in China
- 1 embassy
- 1 consulate general
Ireland is represented in China by 2 missions: an embassy in Beijing and a consulate general in Shanghai. Chinese citizens need a visa for Ireland, obtained before travel.
Map: Ireland’s 2 missions in China
Map: Ireland’s 2 missions in China
Irish Embassy in Beijing
The Irish embassy is in Beijing, the capital of China, at 日坛东路 3, 100600 Beijing. Its phone number and website are on its page.
Irish consulates in China
Ireland also has a consulate general in Shanghai; its work is consular: passports and documents for its own citizens and, often, visas for visitors.
Ireland visa for Chinese citizens
ChinaIreland Visa required Ireland visa for citizens of China
IrelandChina Visa-free, 30 days China visa for citizens of Ireland
Ireland visa requirements for citizens of China
- Short-stay 'C' visit visa (tourism, family/friends)
- Transit visa
- Study and work (brief)
- Fee: €60
- 9 required documents
checked 22 October 2026
Chinese citizens need a visa for Ireland, obtained before travel. Applicants in China turn to the Irish embassy in Beijing or the consulate in Shanghai; many countries also use an outsourced visa centre.
China’s missions in Ireland
Missions of China in Ireland (1)
In return, China has an embassy in Ireland, in Dublin.
Good to know
Ireland in China
Worldwide, Ireland has 141 missions in 77 countries; 2 of them are in China.
Travel to China for Irish citizens
Irish citizens do not need a visa for China: stays of up to 30 days are visa-free. In China, Irish citizens can turn to the Irish embassy for passports and emergency help.
When Irish missions in China are closed
Irish missions in China close on China’s public holidays, the next being New Year's Day on Friday 1 January 2027, Chinese New Year (Spring Festival) on Saturday 6 February 2027 and Labour Day on Saturday 1 May 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 China?
The Irish embassy is in Beijing, at 日坛东路 3, 100600 Beijing.
Does Ireland have consulates in China?
Yes, Ireland has a consulate general in Shanghai.
Do Chinese citizens need a visa for Ireland?
Chinese citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Ireland.
Do Irish citizens need a visa for China?
Irish citizens can visit China without a visa for up to 30 days.
Does China have an embassy in Ireland?
Yes, China has its embassy in Dublin.