Embassy of Ireland in Paris
Today · Closed- Address
- 4, rue Rude, 75116 Paris
- Phone
- +33 1 44 17 67 00
- Website
- ireland.ie
Ireland
France
Irish Embassy & Consulates in France
- 1 embassy
- 1 consulate general
- 3 honorary consulates
In France, Ireland has an embassy in Paris, a consulate general in Lyon, 3 honorary consulates in Toulouse, Roscoff and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and 1 other office. French citizens and Irish citizens move freely between the two countries.
Map: Ireland’s 6 missions in France
Map: Ireland’s 6 missions in France
Irish Embassy in Paris
At 4, rue Rude, 75116 Paris, the Irish embassy represents Ireland towards France. Its phone number and website are on its page.
Irish consulates in France
Ireland also has a consulate general in Lyon; consulates handle passports, civil registration and, for many countries, visa applications for their district.
Irish honorary consulates in France
- Honorary Consulate of Ireland in Toulouse
Rue du Japon 40, 31400 Toulouse
- Honorary Consulate of Ireland in Roscoff
Rue Alexis Gourvennec, 29680 Roscoff
- Honorary Consulate of Ireland in Cherbourg-en-Cotentin
Gare Maritime Sud, 50100 Cherbourg
Ireland has 3 honorary consulates in France, in Toulouse, Roscoff and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin; honorary consulates handle emergencies and simple certifications rather than visas or passports.
Ireland visa for French citizens
FranceIreland Visa-free Ireland visa for citizens of France
IrelandFrance Visa-free France visa for citizens of Ireland
As France and Ireland both belong to the European free movement area, French citizens need only a valid ID card or passport for Ireland.
France’s missions in Ireland
Missions of France in Ireland (2)
In return, France has 2 missions in Ireland, including its embassy in Dublin.
Good to know
Ireland in France
Worldwide, Ireland has 141 missions in 77 countries; 6 of them are in France.
When Irish missions in France are closed
Irish missions in France close on France’s public holidays, the next being Armistice Day (Armistice 1918) on Wednesday 11 November 2026, Christmas Day (Noël) on Friday 25 December 2026 and New Year's Day (Jour de l'an) 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 France?
The Irish embassy is in Paris, at 4, rue Rude, 75116 Paris.
Does Ireland have consulates in France?
Yes, Ireland has a consulate general in Lyon. Ireland also has 3 honorary consulates in Toulouse, Roscoff and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin.
Do French citizens need a visa for Ireland?
Free movement applies: French citizens enter Ireland with a passport or national identity card and need no visa, whatever the length of stay.
Do Irish citizens need a visa for France?
Irish citizens need no visa for France: under European free movement rules they can travel, live and work there with a valid passport or national ID card.
Does France have an embassy in Ireland?
Yes, France has its embassy in Dublin, along with 1 other mission in Ireland.