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US Embassy in Ireland

1 embassy

In Ireland, the United States has an embassy in Dublin. Irish citizens need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) for the United States, obtained online before travel, for stays of up to 90 days.

US Embassy in Dublin

The US embassy is in Dublin, the capital of Ireland, at Elgin Road 42, Dublin. The head of mission on record is Edward Sharp Walsh. Its phone number and website are on its page.

United States visa for Irish citizens

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United StatesIreland Visa-free, 90 days Ireland visa for citizens of the United States

United States visa requirements for citizens of Ireland

  • ESTA – travel under the Visa Waiver Program
  • Fee: US$41
  • 2 required documents

checked 22 October 2026

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Irish citizens do not need a visa for the United States, but they need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) before departure; it covers stays of up to 90 days. The application is made online on the official portal of the United States, not at the US embassy.

Ireland’s missions in the United States

Missions of Ireland in the United States (19)

In return, Ireland has 19 missions in the United States, including its embassy in Washington D.C.

Good to know

The United States in Ireland

Worldwide, the United States has 314 missions in 179 countries; one of them is in Ireland.

Travel to Ireland for US citizens

US citizens can visit Ireland without a visa for up to 90 days. In Ireland, US citizens can turn to the US embassy for passports and emergency help.

When the US embassy in Ireland is closed

The US embassy in Ireland closes 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 the United States, such as Veterans Day on Wednesday 11 November 2026.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the US embassy in Ireland?

The US embassy is in Dublin, at Elgin Road 42, Dublin.

Do Irish citizens need a visa for the United States?

Before flying to the United States, Irish citizens must obtain an ETA online; stays of up to 90 days are allowed.

Do US citizens need a visa for Ireland?

Ireland admits US citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.

Does Ireland have an embassy in the United States?

Yes, Ireland has its embassy in Washington D.C., along with 18 other missions in the United States.