Important Travel Advice Update

General COVID-19 Travel Advisory in Operation

For the latest update please read the General COVID-19 Travel Advisory

EU50

Marking 50 Years of Ireland’s Membership of the European Union over the course of 2022 – 2023

International Travel

There are risks associated with international travel generally in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, and this may remain the case for the foreseeable future. Citizens should exercise caution in any decisions about international travel, taking account of their overall health, their vaccine status, and the risk of testing positive for COVID-19 while abroad.

United Nations

Ireland takes up seat on UN Security Council

Ireland took up its seat on 1 January 2021, as an elected member of the United Nations Security Council for the 2021-2022 term.

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Ireland assumes Presidency of Council of Europe

On 20 May 2022, Ireland assumed the Presidency of the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe for the seventh time. Click below to learn more about this important international organisation and our priorities during the six months of our Presidency.

Presidential Distinguished Service Award

2022 Nominations Now Open

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Our Services

Passport Services

Information on Irish passport services including passport online, how to apply and answers to most frequently asked questions.

Track your Passport

Track your passport with your 11-digit application number.

Consular Services

We offer a range of services and practical supports to all Irish citizens travelling abroad.

Travel Advice

Country specific information so you can plan for your trip.

Visas

Information on visas for Ireland and also for Irish citizens travelling abroad.

Registering a foreign birth

You can register your birth on the Foreign Births Register if you are eligible to become an Irish citizen.

Citizenship

Information on how to become an Irish citizen.

Trade & Promoting Ireland

Ireland’s economic renewal is central to our work, both at home and throughout our extensive Embassy network.

Announcements

COVID-19: Coronavirus Travel Advice

The Department of Foreign Affairs regularly updates its travel advice for over 200 countries and we would encourage our citizens to read this information carefully before they travel.

Ireland's Diaspora Strategy 2020

Our Diaspora Strategy sets out what the Government will do over the next five years to support and engage with our diaspora communities around the world.