Ireland
South African Embassy in Dublin
Complete guide to the South African Embassy in Dublin, Ireland. Passport services, visa applications, citizenship, birth registration, and consular assistance for South Africans.
Contact Information
Address
Alexandra House, 2nd Floor, Earlsfort Terrace, Dublin 2
Phone & Email
Phone: +353 1 661 5553
Email: dublin.appointment@dirco.gov.za
Emergency: +27 12 351 1000
Opening Hours
Mon-Thu: 08:30-17:00; Fri: 08:30-14:00; Consular: 09:00-12:00
Appointments
All consular services are by appointment only. Contact the mission to book.
Services Available
Passport Services
- New passport applications
- Passport renewals
- Child passport applications
- Emergency Travel Certificates
Identity Documents
- Smart ID card (contact mission for availability)
- ID document services
- Temporary ID certificates
Civil Registration
- Birth registration (SA citizenship by descent)
- Marriage registration
- Death registration
- Unabridged birth certificates
Other Services
- Visa applications (visiting SA)
- Citizenship retention applications
- Notarial services
- Document authentication
South Africans in Ireland
Ireland is home to a growing South African community South Africans. Major communities exist in Dublin, Cork, and Galway. The Embassy serves as a vital link to home for passport, citizenship, and consular services.
Frequently Asked Questions
Contact the Embassy to book an appointment for passport renewal. Bring your current passport, ID, two photos, and payment.
Yes, all consular services at the South African Embassy in Dublin are by appointment only. Contact the mission by email at dublin.appointment@dirco.gov.za or by phone to schedule your visit.
Yes, if your child was born in Ireland and at least one parent is a South African citizen, you can register the birth at the Embassy. Bring the original ireland birth certificate, parents' SA IDs/passports, and completed DHA-24 form. Processing takes approximately 4 months.