For Malawian residents and travellers in the Arklow area, the Honorary Consulate of Malawi in Arklow is the nearest official contact.
Contact Details
| Address | Sheepwalk House, Beech Road, Arklow, Arklow, Co. Wicklow, Ireland |
| Telephone | +353 87 919 9655 |
| malawiconsuldublin@gmail.com | |
| Head of Mission | Michael Headen, Honorary Consul |
Opening Hours
No regular opening hours are published. Contact the consulate by phone or e-mail to arrange a visit.
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
- Location: Sheepwalk House, Beech Road, Arklow, Arklow, Co. Wicklow.
- By arrangement: arrange a meeting by phone or e-mail first.
What does the honorary consul in Arklow do?
This honorary office looks after Malawian interests in Arklow. Michael Headen holds the post, according to the Irish Department of Foreign Affairs. Its jurisdiction is the whole of Ireland. Visits are by arrangement only. For an appointment, call +353 87 919 9655 and e-mail malawiconsuldublin@gmail.com.
Arklow is in County Wicklow.
Irish citizens need a visa for Malawi, to be obtained before travelling. Details: Department of Foreign Affairs – travel advice for Malawi.
Which Malawian office issues passports and visas?
Applications for Malawian passports, visas and official certificates are not processed here but by the Malawian Embassy in London (accredited to Ireland).
Note: Malawi has no resident embassy in Dublin; its embassy in London is accredited to Ireland.
When is the office closed?
Expect the honorary consulate to be closed on Irish public holidays such as St Patrick’s Day (17 March), the bank holiday Mondays and St Stephen’s Day (26 December). It is usually also closed on Malawi’s national day (6 July). Check before visiting in the weeks around Christmas and Easter.
Embassy and consulates of Malawi in Ireland
- London – Embassy of Malawi (accredited to Ireland, no resident embassy in Dublin)
- Arklow – Honorary Consulate (this page)
Frequently asked questions about the Honorary Consulate of Malawi in Arklow
Where do I renew my Malawian passport if I live near Arklow?
The honorary consulate cannot issue passports – contact the Malawian Embassy in London (accredited to Ireland).
How can I reach the Arklow honorary office of Malawi?
By phone on +353 87 919 9655 or by e-mail to malawiconsuldublin@gmail.com.
Who is the Malawian honorary consul in Arklow?
Michael Headen, according to the Irish Department of Foreign Affairs’ diplomatic list (September 2026).
Do I need a visa for Malawi with a Irish passport?
Yes, a visa is required before travelling.
Details checked on 12 October 2026. Sources: Department of Foreign Affairs of Ireland – Diplomatic List, Honorary Consular Representatives (7 September 2026), Department of Foreign Affairs of Ireland – travel advice for Malawi. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the consulate before your visit.
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