Australia - Consulate of Ireland in Sydney

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


Irish Consulate General in Sydney, Australia - Ireland House, Level 26 - 1 Market Street - Sydney - New South Wales 2000 Australia

Tel: (+61) 2 9264 9635

Fax: (+61) 2 9264 9740

Email: sydneycongen@dfa.ie

Website: www.irishconsulatesydney.net


The difference between consulates found in Sydney 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 Australia besides Sydney

Irish Consulate in Perth, Australia - 1/100 Terrace Road - East Perth - Western Australia 6004
Email: info@consulateofirelandwa.com.au - Tel: (+61) (8) 6557 5802 - Website:

Irish Consulate General in Sydney, Australia - Ireland House, Level 26 - 1 Market Street - Sydney - New South Wales 2000 Australia
Email: sydneycongen@dfa.ie - Tel: (+61) 2 9264 9635 - Website: www.irishconsulatesydney.net

Or the embassy of Ireland in Australia

Irish Embassy in Canberra, Australia 20 Arkana Street Yarralumla ACT 2600 Australia
Email: canberraembassy@dfa.ie - Tel: (+61) 2 6214 0000 - Website: www.embassyofireland.au.com

Consulate Appointment in Sydney

Most consulates in Sydney need visitors to make an appointment for a visit. Call or email the consulate of Ireland in Sydney 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 Sydney 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 Australia or Ireland.

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