Ireland Embassy Madrid

The Embassy of Ireland in Madrid is Ireland’s diplomatic mission to Spain. Irish nationals in Spain turn to it for passports and official documents.

Contact Details

Address Pº. de la Castellana, 46, 4º, 28046 Madrid, Spain
Telephone +34 91 436 40 93
Fax +34 91 435 16 77
Email madridembassy@dfa.ie
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Head of Mission Brian Joseph Glynn, Ambassador
National Day 17 March

Opening Hours

The Spanish Foreign Ministry’s list gives telephone hours only: 10:00–14:00. Call before visiting.

Location of the Embassy

Before your visit

You will find the embassy at Pº. de la Castellana, 46, 4º (28046 Madrid).

  • Telephone hours: 10:00–14:00.
  • Preparation: check the required documents on the embassy website and bring originals with copies.

Who runs the Irish Embassy?

According to the Spanish diplomatic list, Ireland is represented by Ambassador Brian Joseph Glynn (since 2 September 2025). 4 diplomats and attachés are accredited to the embassy, according to the Spanish list. Ireland also has career consular offices in Málaga. Ten honorary consulates support Irish citizens in other parts of Spain.

Consular services

Requests the consular staff deal with:

  • Irish passports and emergency travel documents
  • Powers of attorney and notarial acts
  • Citizenship and civil register matters
  • Visas for travellers who need one for Ireland
  • Help for citizens in difficulty – illness, arrest or loss of documents

Documents checklist

What Irish citizens usually need to bring for the most common requests, based on official Irish government information:

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 embassy before your visit.

Do I need an appointment?

Walk-in capacity is limited, so check the procedure on the embassy website first.

Do Spanish citizens need a visa for Ireland?

Spanish citizens can travel to Ireland without a visa; a valid passport or national identity card (DNI) is enough. Details: Spanish travel advice (Recomendaciones de viaje).

Closing days

The embassy is closed on Spanish public holidays; Irish celebrations on 17 March (national day) usually mean a closure too. Regional holiday to note: the Community of Madrid Day (2 May). Around Holy Week and Christmas, call ahead.

Emergency assistance

Irish nationals in urgent need of help can reach the embassy on +34 91 436 40 93. Consular staff can replace lost travel documents and inform family members; they do not provide legal representation or money. The Spanish emergency number is 112. Spanish citizens who need help in Ireland contact the Spanish Embassy in Dublin.

Diplomatic missions of Ireland in Spain

Ireland in Spain

Frequently asked questions about the Embassy of Ireland in Madrid

Where is the Irish Embassy in Madrid?

At Pº. de la Castellana, 46, 4º, 28046 Madrid.

Who is the ambassador of Ireland to Spain?

Brian Joseph Glynn, according to the Spanish diplomatic list of 30 September 2026.

When is the Irish national day?

The Spanish diplomatic list gives 17 March as the national day of Ireland; embassies usually close or hold a reception on that day.

Do Spanish citizens need a visa for Ireland?

No. A valid Spanish passport or DNI identity card is enough.

Is there a Irish consulate outside Madrid?

Yes: Málaga.

Details checked on 9 October 2026. Sources: Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Lista del Cuerpo Diplomático (as of 30 September 2026), Spanish travel advice for Ireland. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the embassy before your visit.

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