Irish Embassy in London
Embassy 
Ireland London, United Kingdom
- Address
- Grosvenor Place 17, SW1X 7HR London
- Phone
- +44 20 7235 2171
- Website
- ireland.ie
Head of mission: Sonja Hyland
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · UK Foreign Office (FCDO) diplomatic list · Record last updated on 10 January 2026
At Grosvenor Place 17, SW1X 7HR London, the Irish embassy in London represents Ireland towards the United Kingdom. Ireland admits British citizens without a visa. It is listed as open Monday to Friday, 09:30–16:00 with a midday break.
Opening hours of the Irish embassy in London
| Monday | 09:30–12:3014:00–16:00 break 12:30–14:00 By appointment only |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 09:30–12:3014:00–16:00 break 12:30–14:00 By appointment only |
| Wednesday | 09:30–12:3014:00–16:00 break 12:30–14:00 By appointment only |
| Thursday | 09:30–12:3014:00–16:00 break 12:30–14:00 By appointment only |
| Friday | 09:30–12:3014:00–16:00 break 12:30–14:00 By appointment only |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Public holidays | Closed |
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in the United Kingdom
-
Christmas Day
-
St. Stephen's Day
Public holidays in Ireland
-
Christmas Day
-
St. Stephen's Day
The Irish embassy in London is listed as open Monday to Friday, 09:30–16:00 with a midday break.
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.
Other missions nearby
-
High Commission of Trinidad and Tobago in LondonBelgrave Square 42, SW1X 8NT London
-
Embassy of Turkey in LondonBelgrave Square 43, SW1X 8PA London
-
High Commission of Malaysia in LondonBelgrave Square 45, SW1X 8QT London
-
Embassy of Ivory Coast in LondonUpper Belgrave Street 1, SW1X 8BJ London
-
Embassy of Belgium in LondonGrosvenor Crescent 17, SW1X 7EE London
-
Embassy of the United Arab Emirates in LondonGrosvenor Crescent 1;2, SW1X 7EE London
Ireland’s other missions in the United Kingdom
- Consulate General of Ireland in Manchester
Marble Street 17, M2 3AW Manchester
- Consulate General of Ireland in Edinburgh
Randolph Crescent 16, EH3 7TT Edinburgh
- Consulate General of Ireland in Cardiff
Caspian Way 2, CF10 4DQ Cardiff
All missions of Ireland in the United Kingdom (4)
Besides the Irish embassy in London, Ireland has 3 other missions in the United Kingdom. Consulates: Manchester, Edinburgh and Cardiff. The United Kingdom in turn has 2 missions in Ireland, its embassy being in Dublin.
Good to know
About the Irish embassy in London
It appears in official lists as Embassy of Ireland in London. The head of mission on record is Sonja Hyland.
Address and contact
Address: Grosvenor Place 17, SW1X 7HR London. The record for the Irish embassy in London 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 embassy in London is closed
The Irish embassy in London closes on the United Kingdom’s public holidays, the next being Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026 and St. Stephen's Day (Boxing Day) on Monday 28 December 2026, and usually on holidays of Ireland such as Christmas Day (Lá Nollag) on Friday 25 December 2026.
Before visiting the Irish embassy in London
Current procedures for the Irish embassy in London, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the Irish embassy in London
Within 1 km of the Irish embassy in London there are 51 other foreign missions.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the Irish Embassy in London?
The Irish embassy in London is at Grosvenor Place 17, SW1X 7HR London.
What are the opening hours of the Irish Embassy in London?
The Irish embassy in London is listed as open Monday to Friday, 09:30–16:00 with a midday break.
Is the Irish Embassy in London open on Saturday?
No. The hours on record for the Irish embassy in London do not include Saturday.
When is the Irish Embassy in London closed?
The Irish embassy in London 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?
Ireland admits British citizens without a visa.
Report a change
This is an independent guide, not an official website of Ireland.
Wrong info? Tell us Edit on OpenStreetMap Wikidata Data sources