The Consulate General of Ireland in Frankfurt am Main is an official consular representation of Ireland in Germany, providing consular services for Irish citizens in Hesse, Rhineland-Palatinate and Saarland.
Contact Details
| Address | Neue Mainzer Straße 1, 9th floor, 60311 Frankfurt am Main, Germany |
| Telephone | +49 69 50954 8400 |
| Head of Mission | Peter John Neary, Consul General |
| Consular district | Hesse, Rhineland-Palatinate and Saarland |
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | By appointment |
| Tuesday | By appointment |
| Wednesday | By appointment |
| Thursday | By appointment |
| Friday | By appointment |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Visits only by appointment.
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
The Irish Consulate General is on the ninth floor of Neue Mainzer Straße 1 in Frankfurt’s banking district, near the Main.
- Passports: Irish passports are applied for mainly online through the Passport Online service of the Department of Foreign Affairs.
About the Irish Consulate General in Frankfurt
Ireland opened its consulate general in Frankfurt to strengthen ties with Germany’s financial and economic centre after Brexit. It serves Irish citizens in Hesse, Rhineland-Palatinate and Saarland and promotes trade and investment. Consul General Peter Neary heads the office.
Which Irish office is responsible for me?
| Office | Area covered |
|---|---|
| Embassy, Berlin | All of Germany; passports and visas |
| Consulate General, Frankfurt am Main | Hesse, Rhineland-Palatinate, Saarland |
| Consulate General, Munich | Bavaria, Baden-Württemberg |
Honorary consuls in Bergisch Gladbach, Hamburg and Stuttgart help with simpler matters.
Consular services
- Emergency travel documents for Irish citizens
- Help with online passport applications
- Assistance for Irish citizens in distress
- Trade, investment and cultural promotion
Documents checklist
The most frequent applications and the documents the Irish authorities ask for:
Renewing an Irish passport from abroad
- Renew online with Passport Online on ireland.ie – available worldwide; applications must be made in the country where you live
- Possible if your last passport was issued within the last 15 years (otherwise apply as a first-time applicant)
- Your current passport, a digital photo meeting the requirements, an e-mail address and a credit or debit card
- Most adult renewals need no supporting documents – the form tells you if anything else is required
- Fee: €75 for a 10-year adult passport plus €15 postage outside Ireland
- Emergency or temporary passports are not available online – contact the Embassy of Ireland
Sources: Department of Foreign Affairs, Ireland – Passport Online, Department of Foreign Affairs, Ireland – renew or replace your adult passport (checked October 2026). Requirements and fees can change and individual posts may ask for more – confirm the current list with the consulate before your visit.
Visa information
German citizens can travel to Ireland with an ID card; Ireland is in the EU but not in the Schengen area, so documents are checked on arrival. For Northern Ireland and Great Britain you need a passport and a UK electronic travel authorisation (ETA).
Other consulates and embassies in Frankfurt
72 other countries are represented in Frankfurt, among them: Italy (consulate general), Japan (consulate general), Kazakhstan (consulate general), Latvia (honorary), Lebanon (honorary), Malaysia (consulate general), Maldives (honorary), Mali (honorary), Malta (honorary), Mexico (consulate), Moldova (consulate general), Monaco (honorary), Montenegro (consulate general), Morocco (consulate general), Namibia (honorary), Netherlands (honorary), Nigeria (consulate general), Norway (honorary), Pakistan (consulate general), South Korea (consulate general). The full list of all 73 missions is on the overview page for Germany.
Closing days
Closed on Hessian public holidays and on Irish holidays such as St Brigid’s Day (early February), St Patrick’s Day (17 March) and St Stephen’s Day (26 December).
Emergency assistance
Irish citizens in an emergency can contact the consulate general or, outside office hours, the Department of Foreign Affairs in Dublin. Germans in Ireland are helped by the German Embassy in Dublin.
Irish missions in Germany
Measured in a straight line from Frankfurt am Main, the nearest other Irish office is the Honorary Consulate General in Bergisch Gladbach (about 150 km). Distances in brackets are straight-line distances from Frankfurt am Main.
- Berlin (420 km) – Embassy of Ireland
- Frankfurt am Main – Consulate General (Hesse, Rhineland-Palatinate and Saarland) (this page)
- Munich (300 km) – Consulate General (Bavaria, Baden-Württemberg)
- Bergisch Gladbach (150 km) – Honorary Consulate General (North Rhine-Westphalia, Rhineland-Palatinate and Saarland)
- Hamburg (390 km) – Honorary Consulate (Hamburg and Schleswig-Holstein)
- Stuttgart (150 km) – Honorary Consulate General (Baden-Württemberg and Hesse)
Frequently asked questions about the Consulate General of Ireland in Frankfurt am Main
Can I renew my Irish passport at the consulate in Frankfurt?
Most adults renew online through Passport Online. The consulate can help with emergency travel documents.
Do I need an appointment at the Irish consulate in Frankfurt?
Yes, visits are by appointment only.
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Details checked on 7 October 2026. Sources: German Federal Foreign Office, Embassy of Ireland in Berlin. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the consulate before your visit.
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