Embassy of Ireland in London
Today 09:30–12:30, 14:00–16:00- Address
- Grosvenor Place 17, SW1X 7HR London
- Phone
- +44 20 7235 2171
- Website
- ireland.ie
- Head of mission
- Sonja Hyland
Ireland
United Kingdom
Irish Embassy & Consulates in the United Kingdom
- 1 embassy
- 3 consulates general
Ireland is represented in the United Kingdom by 4 missions: an embassy in London and 3 consulates general in Manchester, Edinburgh and Cardiff. British citizens do not need a visa to travel to Ireland.
Map: Ireland’s 4 missions in the United Kingdom
Map: Ireland’s 4 missions in the United Kingdom
Irish Embassy in London
At Grosvenor Place 17, SW1X 7HR London, the Irish embassy represents Ireland towards the United Kingdom. The head of mission on record is Sonja Hyland. Its phone number and website are on its page.
Irish consulates in the United Kingdom
- Consulate General of Ireland in Manchester
Marble Street 17, M2 3AW Manchester
Today 10:00–12:30, 14:30–16:30 - Consulate General of Ireland in Edinburgh
Randolph Crescent 16, EH3 7TT Edinburgh
Today 09:30–13:00, 14:30–17:00 - Consulate General of Ireland in Cardiff
Caspian Way 2, CF10 4DQ Cardiff
Today 09:30–13:00, 14:30–17:00
Ireland also has 3 consulates general in Manchester, Edinburgh and Cardiff; career consulates of this kind usually renew passports and take visa applications for their region.
Ireland visa for British citizens
United KingdomIreland Visa-free Ireland visa for citizens of the United Kingdom
IrelandUnited Kingdom Visa-free United Kingdom visa for citizens of Ireland
Ireland admits British citizens without a visa.
The United Kingdom’s missions in Ireland
Missions of the United Kingdom in Ireland (2)
In return, the United Kingdom has 2 missions in Ireland, including its embassy in Dublin.
Good to know
Ireland in the United Kingdom
Worldwide, Ireland has 141 missions in 77 countries; 4 of them are in the United Kingdom.
Travel to the United Kingdom for Irish citizens
Irish citizens do not need a visa to travel to the United Kingdom. In the United Kingdom, Irish citizens can turn to the Irish embassy for passports and emergency help.
When Irish missions in the United Kingdom are closed
Irish missions in the United Kingdom close on the United Kingdom’s public holidays, the next being Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026, St. Stephen's Day (Boxing Day) on Monday 28 December 2026 and Good Friday on Friday 26 March 2027, and usually on some holidays of Ireland, such as Christmas Day (Lá Nollag) on Friday 25 December 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the Irish embassy in the United Kingdom?
The Irish embassy is in London, at Grosvenor Place 17, SW1X 7HR London.
Does Ireland have consulates in the United Kingdom?
Yes, Ireland has 3 consulates general in Manchester, Edinburgh and Cardiff.
Do British citizens need a visa for Ireland?
Ireland admits British citizens without a visa.
Do Irish citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom?
Irish citizens do not need a visa to travel to the United Kingdom.
Does the United Kingdom have an embassy in Ireland?
Yes, the United Kingdom has its embassy in Dublin, along with 1 other mission in Ireland.