Consulates in Cork

  • 7 missions
  • 7 countries
  • most embassies are in Dublin

Embassies and consulates in Cork

Missions of 7 countries are based in Cork, 7 in all, all of them honorary consulates. The embassies to Ireland are in Dublin, about 219 km away.

Public holidays in Cork

Public holidays in Ireland

  • Christmas Day

    Friday

  • St. Stephen's Day

    Saturday

  • New Year's Day

    Friday

The missions in Cork close on Ireland’s public holidays, the next being Christmas Day (Lá Nollag) on Friday 25 December 2026, St. Stephen's Day (Lá Fhéile Stiofáin) on Saturday 26 December 2026 and New Year's Day (Lá Caille) on Friday 1 January 2027.

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Foreign missions in Cork

The countries represented in Cork include Belgium, Chile, Estonia, France, Italy, Norway and Portugal.

Types of mission in Cork

Of these, the 7 honorary consulates in Cork offer limited help: honorary consuls work part-time and normally cannot issue visas or full passports.

Other cities in Ireland

Besides Cork, towns in Ireland with foreign missions are Dublin (101), Limerick (5), Galway (4), Dundalk (1), Mullingar (1) and Kilkenny (1).

Frequently asked questions

How many embassies and consulates are in Cork?

There are 7 foreign missions on record in Cork.

Which countries have a consulate or embassy in Cork?

Missions from 7 countries are based in Cork, among them Belgium, Chile, Estonia, France and Italy.

Is there an embassy in Cork?

No. The embassies to Ireland are in Dublin, about 219 km away; Cork has honorary consulates.

When are the missions in Cork closed?

The missions in Cork close on Ireland’s public holidays, the next being Christmas Day (Lá Nollag) on Friday 25 December 2026, and on each mission’s own national day.