Irish Consulate General in Cardiff

Consulate General Ireland Cardiff, United Kingdom

Address
Caspian Way 2, CF10 4DQ Cardiff
Website
ireland.ie
Today 09:30–13:00, 14:30–17:00
Directions Call

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 holidaysClosed

Upcoming closures

Public holidays in the United Kingdom

  • Christmas Day

    Friday

  • St. Stephen's Day

    Monday

Public holidays in Ireland

  • Christmas Day

    Friday

  • St. Stephen's Day

    Saturday

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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British citizens do not need a visa to travel to Ireland.

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All embassies and consulates in Cardiff (20)

Ireland’s other missions in the United Kingdom

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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