Ireland is represented in Australia by its embassy in Canberra, consulates-general in Sydney and Melbourne and an honorary consul.
Each office serves a set area called a consular district. Check which office covers the state where you live before you book an appointment or post documents.
Which office of Ireland covers your state
| If you live in | Contact |
|---|---|
| New South Wales | Consulate-General in Sydney |
| Victoria | Consulate-General in Melbourne |
| Queensland | Embassy in Canberra (Yarralumla) |
| Western Australia | Contact the embassy |
| South Australia | Embassy in Canberra (Yarralumla) |
| Tasmania | Consulate-General in Melbourne |
| Northern Territory | Embassy in Canberra (Yarralumla) |
| Australian Capital Territory | Embassy in Canberra (Yarralumla) |
Offices of Ireland in Australia
Open an office to see its full address, opening hours by day, the area it serves and how to contact it.
- Embassy in Canberra (Yarralumla)Embassy of Ireland in Canberra20 Arkana Street, Yarralumla, ACT 2600+61 2 6214 0000Address, hours and services
- Consulate-General in SydneyConsulate-General of Ireland in SydneyLevel 26, 1 Market Street, Sydney, NSW 2000+61 2 9273 8500Address, hours and services
- Consulate-General in MelbourneConsulate-General of Ireland in MelbourneOffice Suites 24-26, Level 27, 101 Collins Street, Melbourne, VIC 3000+61 3 8680 2300Address, hours and services
Honorary consuls of Ireland
Honorary consuls are appointed by Ireland to help its citizens locally. They can assist in emergencies and with some certificates, but rarely issue passports or visas.
Consular services of Ireland for people in Australia
Ireland's official channels list 7 services for people in Australia. Each one shows where to apply, what to bring and the fees when they are published.
- Foreign Births Register (Irish citizenship by descent)People born abroad with an Irish-born grandparent or parent apply to be entered on the Foreign Births Register.
- Certificat de Coutume / Freedom to Marry CertificateThe Embassy lists a Certificat de Coutume (Freedom to Marry Certificate) among its consular fees, for Irish citizens who need proof of their legal capacity to marry abroad.
- Authentication of documentsThe Embassy's fee list includes a legalisation/authentication of documents charge, while the foreign ministry says Irish embassies cannot issue Apostilles and that Irish documents are authenticated by the Department in Ireland.
- Passport application or renewal (adult and child)Irish citizens resident in Australia apply for or renew an Irish passport mainly online through the Passport Service, or by paper through the Post Passport service.
- Emergency travel documentIrish citizens whose passport is lost or stolen abroad can ask the nearest embassy or consulate for an emergency travel document to get home.
- Visa for IrelandForeign nationals who need a visa to enter Ireland apply through the Irish Immigration Service's online system; the application summary directs the applicant to the right embassy, consulate or visa application centre based on where they live.
- Working Holiday Authorisation (for Australians)Australian citizens aged 18 to 35 can obtain a Working Holiday Authorisation to spend up to 12 months in Ireland, working up to six months with any one employer.
Before you contact Ireland's missions
Office details come from the Australian Government's diplomatic and consular lists and each country's official pages, last checked on 24 octubre 2026. Opening hours, fees and requirements change without notice, so confirm with the office before you travel or send documents.
If something on this page is out of date, tell us and we will check it against the official source.