Nigeria - Consulate of Ireland in Accra

You are a Ghanaian citizen or you are from Ireland and are looking for information on the consulate of Ireland in Accra situated in Ghana. A consulate in Accra could be a small honorary consulate or a bigger consulate general of Ireland. It all depends on the importance of Accra and Nigeria in the relationships with the government of Ireland.

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Irish Consulate in Accra, Ghana c/o Taysec Construction Ltd. Suite 101, Adwoa Agyeiwaa House 84 Cantonments Road P.O. Box OS 1010 Accra Ghana

Tel: (+233) 302 742 030

Fax: (+233) 302 742 035

Email: liam.mcveigh@taysec.net

Website:

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The difference between consulates found in Accra are the level of powers and size of these consulates. Some consulates are the bigger consulate-general and usually can assist in a wide scope of consular matters. Other smaller consulates are often manned by private citizens and are called honorary consulates. These honorary consulates often have limited powers and do not issue visas or passports.

All consulates of Ireland in Nigeria besides Accra

Irish Honorary Consulate in Lagos, Nigeria - 22A Lugard Avenue - Ikoyi - Lagos - Nigeria
Email: info@coi-ng.org - Tel: (+234) 1 903 6940 - Website:

Or the embassy of Ireland in Nigeria

Irish Embassy in Abuja, Nigeria 11 Negro Crescent Maitama District Abuja Nigeria
Email: - Tel: (+234) 9 462 0611 - Website: www.embassyofireland.org.ng

Consulate Appointment in Accra

Most consulates in Accra need visitors to make an appointment for a visit. Call or email the consulate of Ireland in Accra first for information on opening hours and appointments. Please be aware that most smaller consulates and honorary consulates often do not issue visas or passports or offer any consular assistance at all.

Travel Insurance

When you travel to Accra do not forget to buy a comprehensive travel insurance. You can get sick, miss your flight, personal belongings can be stolen or you can have an accident and need a doctor or hospital in Nigeria or Ireland.

Moreover, when you apply for a visa at the consulate in Accra please note that many embassies and consulates can ask you to show proof of a valid travel insurance with extensive coverage.