Services
Information on services provided by the Embassy in London
Services provided by the Embassy in London
The Consulate General of Ireland, Cardiff does not currently provide consular services - consular assistance is provided by the Embassy in London for residents of Wales.
They provide a wide range of consular services for Irish citizens, including passports. They provide consular assistance to Irish citizens in emergencies and you can contact them if you need help.
You can follow the links below to the Embassy's website for further information.
Authentication of documents
You may need the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade in Ireland to authenticate your Irish documents. Information about the legalisation of documents for use in Ireland.
Citizenship
DFAT provides information on citizenship through descent (foreign birth registration), naturalisation, and reclaiming or renouncing your Irish citizenship.
Consular fees
Find a detailed breakdown of the Embassy’s fees for consular services.
Marriage and civil partnership
If you want to marry or enter into a civil partnership abroad, you’ll need to meet all legal requirements of the country in question.
Moving to Ireland
Find helpful information if you are thinking of moving to Ireland.
New to Great Britain
Information and guidance if you are considering moving or have recently moved to Great Britain.
Passports
All the information you need to apply for or renew your passport, if you are resident in Great Britain.
Return to Ireland
Whatever your reason for coming home and whatever stage of life you are at, the information you need to start a life in Ireland can be found through the Returning to Ireland portal on citizensinformation.ie.
Travel advice
If you’re travelling to Great Britain, DFAT provides up to date travel advice and practical tips.
Visas
Travelling to Ireland? Information on requirements, applications and answers to your questions.