Embassy of Germany in Dublin
Today 08:30–11:30- Address
- Trimleston Avenue 31, Dublin
- Phone
- +353 1 269 3011
- Website
- dublin.diplo.de
- Head of mission
- David Gill, Ambassador
Germany
Ireland
German Embassy & Consulates in Ireland
- 1 embassy
- 1 honorary consulate
Germany is represented in Ireland by 2 missions: an embassy in Dublin and an honorary consulate in Galway. Irish citizens and German citizens move freely between the two countries.
German Embassy in Dublin
At Trimleston Avenue 31, Dublin, the German embassy represents Germany towards Ireland. The head of mission on record is David Gill, Ambassador. Its phone number and website are on its page.
German honorary consulates in Ireland
- Honorary Consulate of Germany in Galway
University of Galway, School of Languages, Literatures and Cultures (German), Arts Millennium Building, Room 2051, University Road, H91EV56 Galway
Germany has an honorary consulate in Galway; honorary consulates handle emergencies and simple certifications rather than visas or passports.
Germany visa for Irish citizens
IrelandGermany Visa-free Germany visa for citizens of Ireland
GermanyIreland Visa-free Ireland visa for citizens of Germany
As Ireland and Germany both belong to the European free movement area, Irish citizens need only a valid ID card or passport for Germany.
Ireland’s missions in Germany
Missions of Ireland in Germany (8)
In return, Ireland has 8 missions in Germany, including its embassy in Berlin.
Good to know
Germany in Ireland
Worldwide, Germany has 571 missions in 191 countries; 2 of them are in Ireland.
When German missions in Ireland are closed
German missions in Ireland 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, and usually on some holidays of Germany, such as Christmas Day (Erster Weihnachtstag) on Friday 25 December 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the German embassy in Ireland?
The German embassy is in Dublin, at Trimleston Avenue 31, Dublin.
Does Germany have consulates in Ireland?
No career consulate is on record, but Germany has an honorary consulate in Galway.
Do Irish citizens need a visa for Germany?
Irish citizens need no visa for Germany: under European free movement rules they can travel, live and work there with a valid passport or national ID card.
Do German citizens need a visa for Ireland?
Free movement applies: German citizens enter Ireland with a passport or national identity card and need no visa, whatever the length of stay.
Does Ireland have an embassy in Germany?
Yes, Ireland has its embassy in Berlin, along with 7 other missions in Germany.