Irish Consulate General in Cardiff
Consulate General Ireland Cardiff, United Kingdom
- Address
- Caspian Way 2, CF10 4DQ Cardiff
- Phone
- +44 29 2045 5558
- cardiffcg@dfa.ie
- Website
- ireland.ie
Head of mission: Denise Mcquade
Sources: OpenStreetMap · UK Foreign Office (FCDO) diplomatic list · Record last updated on 26 June 2026
At Caspian Way 2, CF10 4DQ Cardiff, the Irish consulate general in Cardiff serves Irish citizens and visitors; Ireland’s embassy is in London, about 208 km away. It is listed as open Monday to Friday, 09:30–17:00 with a midday break. British citizens do not need a visa to travel to Ireland.
Opening hours of the Irish consulate general in Cardiff
| Monday | 09:30–13:0014:30–17:00 break 13:00–14:30 Phone calls only |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 09:30–13:0014:30–17:00 break 13:00–14:30 Phone calls only |
| Wednesday | 09:30–13:0014:30–17:00 break 13:00–14:30 Phone calls only |
| Thursday | 09:30–13:0014:30–17:00 break 13:00–14:30 Phone calls only |
| Friday | 09:30–13:0014:30–17:00 break 13:00–14:30 Phone calls only |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Public holidays | Closed |
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in the United Kingdom
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Christmas Day
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St. Stephen's Day
Public holidays in Ireland
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Christmas Day
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St. Stephen's Day
The Irish consulate general in Cardiff is listed as open Monday to Friday, 09:30–17:00 with a midday break.
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Ireland’s other missions in the United Kingdom
- Embassy of Ireland in London
Grosvenor Place 17, SW1X 7HR London
- Consulate General of Ireland in Manchester
Marble Street 17, M2 3AW Manchester
- Consulate General of Ireland in Edinburgh
Randolph Crescent 16, EH3 7TT Edinburgh
All missions of Ireland in the United Kingdom (4)
For matters it cannot handle, the Irish embassy in London (208 km) is responsible. Besides the Irish consulate general in Cardiff, Ireland has 3 other missions in the United Kingdom. Consulates: Manchester and Edinburgh. The United Kingdom in turn has 2 missions in Ireland, its embassy being in Dublin.
Good to know
About the Irish consulate general in Cardiff
It appears in official lists as Consulate General of Ireland in Cardiff. The head of mission on record is Denise Mcquade. A consulate does consular work for a region: passports, certificates and help for nationals in difficulty.
Address and contact
Address: Caspian Way 2, CF10 4DQ Cardiff. The record for the Irish consulate general in Cardiff includes a phone number, an e-mail address and an official website.
Irish citizens travelling to the United Kingdom
Irish citizens can enter the United Kingdom without a visa.
When the Irish consulate general in Cardiff is closed
The next closures of the Irish consulate general in Cardiff for public holidays in the United Kingdom are Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026 and St. Stephen's Day (Boxing Day) on Monday 28 December 2026; it may also close for Christmas Day (Lá Nollag) on Friday 25 December 2026.
Before visiting the Irish consulate general in Cardiff
Current procedures for the Irish consulate general in Cardiff, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the Irish Consulate General in Cardiff?
The Irish consulate general in Cardiff is at Caspian Way 2, CF10 4DQ Cardiff.
What are the opening hours of the Irish Consulate General in Cardiff?
The Irish consulate general in Cardiff is listed as open Monday to Friday, 09:30–17:00 with a midday break.
Is the Irish Consulate General in Cardiff open on Saturday?
No. The hours on record for the Irish consulate general in Cardiff do not include Saturday.
When is the Irish Consulate General in Cardiff closed?
The Irish consulate general in Cardiff closes on the United Kingdom’s public holidays, the next being Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026, and usually on the national day of Ireland.
Do British citizens need a visa for Ireland?
British citizens do not need a visa to travel to Ireland.
Where is the Irish embassy in the United Kingdom?
The Irish embassy is in London, about 208 km from the Irish consulate general in Cardiff.
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