For Irish residents and travellers in the Alicante area, the Honorary Consulate General of Ireland in Alicante is the nearest official contact.
Contact Details
| Address | Crtra. Madrid Km 4 (Pabellon Multiservicios), 03007 Alicante, Spain |
| Telephone | +34 965 107 485 |
| Fax | +34 965 113 519 |
| alicante@honorayconsul.ie | |
| Head of Mission | Rory Patrick Byrne, Honorary consul general |
Opening Hours
The Spanish consular list gives no opening hours for this office. Make an appointment before visiting.
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
- Location: Crtra. Madrid Km 4 (Pabellon Multiservicios), 03007 Alicante.
- By arrangement: arrange a meeting by phone or e-mail first.
What does the honorary consul in Alicante do?
Ireland is represented in Alicante by a honorary consul general. The honorary consul general listed by the Spanish authorities is Rory Patrick Byrne, in office since November 2010. Visits are by arrangement only. To arrange a visit, call +34 965 107 485 and e-mail alicante@honorayconsul.ie.
The office is located in the province of Alicante, in the Valencian Community. The nearest Irish career consular office is the consulate general in Málaga, about 390 km away. The embassy in Madrid is roughly 360 km away.
Which Irish office issues passports and visas?
An honorary consul cannot issue passports or visas; these are handled by the Irish Embassy in Madrid.
When is the office closed?
The honorary consulate is closed on Spanish public holidays; Irish celebrations on 17 March (national day) usually mean a closure too. In the Valencian Community, Valencian Community Day on 9 October is a regional holiday. Local holidays of the municipality can bring further closures.
Ireland’s offices in Spain
- Madrid – Embassy of Ireland
- Málaga – Consulate General
- Alicante – Honorary Consulate General (this page)
- Barcelona – Honorary Consulate General
- Ferrol – Honorary Consulate General
- Las Palmas de Gran Canaria – Honorary Consulate General
- Palma de Mallorca – Honorary Consulate General
- Santa Cruz de Tenerife – Honorary Consulate General
- Seville – Honorary Consulate General
- Bilbao – Honorary Consulate
- Lanzarote – Honorary Consulate
- Vigo – Honorary Consulate
Frequently asked questions about the Honorary Consulate General of Ireland in Alicante
Where do I renew my Irish passport if I live near Alicante?
Passport applications go to the Irish Embassy in Madrid; the honorary office can only advise.
How can I reach the Alicante honorary office of Ireland?
By phone on +34 965 107 485 or by e-mail to alicante@honorayconsul.ie.
Who is the Irish honorary consul general in Alicante?
Rory Patrick Byrne, according to the Spanish Foreign Ministry’s consular list (in office since November 2010).
Do Spanish citizens need a visa for Ireland?
No. A valid Spanish passport or DNI identity card is enough.
Details checked on 9 October 2026. Sources: Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Lista Consular (as of 30 September 2026), Spanish travel advice for Ireland. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the consulate before your visit.
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