The Embassy of United Kingdom in Dublin is the official diplomatic representation of United Kingdom in Dublin, providing consular services for British nationals residing in or travelling through Ireland.
Contact Details
| Address | British Embassy in Dublin, 29 Merrion RoadBallsbridge, Dublin 4, Ireland |
| Telephone 24/7 | +353 1 205 3700 |
| Fax | +353 1 205 38 85 |
| Website | https://www.gov.uk/world/ireland |
| Social Media | Facebook · X · Instagram |
| Head of Mission | Mrs. Kara Owen, Ambassador |
Opening Hours Embassy
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 09:00 - 17:00 only by appointment |
| Tuesday | 09:00 - 17:00 only by appointment |
| Wednesday | 09:00 - 17:00 only by appointment |
| Thursday | 09:00 - 17:00 only by appointment |
| Friday | 09:00 - 17:00 only by appointment |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours may very on public holidays or due to special circumstances. We recommend confirming before you visit.
Location of the Embassy
Use the map above to plan your visit. Public transport connections and parking availability may vary.
About the British Embassy in Dublin
Kara Owen heads the embassy as ambassador. One honorary consulate – in Dublin – supports British citizens.
Which honorary consul covers your county? According to the Irish list:
- Dublin: South West Ireland
Documents checklist
What British citizens usually need to bring for the most common requests, based on official British government information:
Renewing a British passport from abroad
- British embassies and consulates do not issue passports – apply online with HM Passport Office on GOV.UK
- Your old passport, which you send with the application
- A digital photo
- A credit or debit card for the fee
- Any valid passports you hold from another country (the passport or a colour copy of every page)
Emergency travel document
- For British nationals outside the UK who need to travel within 6 weeks
- Your passport is lost, stolen, damaged, full or recently expired, or you cannot renew it in time
- Usually valid for a single or return journey through up to 5 countries
- Apply online on GOV.UK
Sources: GOV.UK – renew or apply for a British passport from overseas, GOV.UK – emergency travel document (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.
Visa and entry information for Irish citizens
Under the Common Travel Area, Irish citizens can travel to and live in the United Kingdom without a visa; carry an identity document that shows your Irish citizenship. The Department of Foreign Affairs publishes the current entry rules in its travel advice; check it before booking.
Other consulates and embassies in Dublin
93 other countries are represented in Dublin, among them: Algeria (embassy), Argentina (embassy), Armenia (honorary), Australia (embassy), Austria (embassy), Azerbaijan (honorary), Barbados (embassy), Belgium (embassy), Bosnia and Herzegovina (honorary), Brazil (embassy), Bulgaria (embassy), Cameroon (honorary), Canada (embassy), Chile (embassy), China (embassy), Colombia (embassy), Croatia (honorary), Côte d’Ivoire (honorary), United States (embassy), Vietnam (embassy). The full list of all 94 missions is on the overview page for Ireland.
Closing days
Expect the embassy 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). On the British national day (13 June) the office is usually closed or holds a reception.
Emergency assistance
In Ireland, the emergency numbers are 112 and 999. Irish citizens who need help in the United Kingdom can contact the Embassy of Ireland in London; in an emergency the Department of Foreign Affairs in Dublin can be reached on +353 1 408 2000, and its travel advice lists the local contacts.
Diplomatic missions of the United Kingdom in Ireland
The United Kingdom in Ireland
The nearest other British office is the Honorary Consulate in Dublin, in the same city. Distances in brackets are straight-line distances from Dublin.
- Dublin – Embassy of the United Kingdom (this page)
- Dublin (same city) – Honorary Consulate
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Details checked on 12 October 2026. Sources: Department of Foreign Affairs of Ireland – Diplomatic List (7 September 2026), Department of Foreign Affairs of Ireland – travel advice for the United Kingdom, www.gov.uk/world/ireland. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the embassy before your visit.
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