Ireland

South African Embassy in Dublin

Complete guide to the South African Embassy in Dublin, Ireland. Passport renewal, Smart ID, citizenship, birth registration, and consular assistance for South Africans living in or visiting Ireland. Ireland has one of the weakest official online presences of any SA mission — this guide fills the gap.

Contact Information

Embassy Address

Alexandra House, 2nd Floor
Earlsfort Terrace
Dublin 2, D02 CK83
Ireland

Phone & Email

Phone: +353 1 661 5553
Fax (General): +353 1 661 5590
Fax (Consular): +353 1 661 5582
Appointments: dublin.appointment@dirco.gov.za
After-hours: +27 12 351 1000

Opening Hours

General office: Mon-Thu 08:30-17:00, Fri 08:30-14:00
Consular section: Mon-Fri 09:00-12:00
Closed on Irish & SA public holidays

Key Staff

Ambassador: HE Ms N Schreiber
Counsellor (Political): M E van Rensburg
First Secretary (Corporate & Consular): W Kriek

Services Available

Passport Services

  • Passport renewals (directly at Embassy)
  • New/first passport applications
  • Child passport applications
  • Emergency Travel Certificates (BI-123)
  • Maxi Tourist Passport (48 pages)

Identity Documents

  • Smart ID card (contact Embassy for availability)
  • ID document services
  • Temporary Identity Certificates

Civil Registration

  • Birth registration (SA citizenship by descent)
  • Marriage registration
  • Death registration
  • Unabridged birth certificates

Visa & Citizenship

  • Visa applications (visiting SA)
  • Citizenship by descent & retention
  • Notarial services & document authentication
  • Police clearance fingerprinting

Passport Renewal in Ireland

Unlike larger missions (UK, US, Australia), the Dublin Embassy does not use VFS Global for passport services. Applications are handled directly at the Embassy.

Step-by-Step: Renewing Your SA Passport in Ireland

  1. Book an appointment by emailing dublin.appointment@dirco.gov.za
  2. Gather documents: current passport, South African ID (Smart ID card or green ID book), completed application form
  3. Attend the Embassy at Alexandra House, Earlsfort Terrace, Dublin 2 for biometric capture
  4. Pay the fee: R1,200 (standard 32-page) or R2,400 (maxi 48-page) — paid in EUR equivalent
  5. Wait for processing: approximately 6-8 weeks (application sent to DHA Pretoria)
  6. Collect passport from the Embassy

Standard 32-page

R1,200

~6-8 weeks

Maxi 48-page

R2,400

~6-8 weeks

Emergency Travel Cert

R140

1-2 working days

Booking Appointments

All consular services are by appointment only. Walk-in visits are not accepted.

How to Book

Note: The Dublin Embassy does not have a dedicated website. DIRCO lists it under dirco.gov.za. For up-to-date information, contact the Embassy directly.

South Africans in Ireland

Ireland is home to a growing South African community, with the largest concentrations in Dublin, Cork, and Galway. Many South Africans have moved to Ireland for work in technology, healthcare, and financial services. The Embassy in Dublin is the only South African diplomatic mission in Ireland — there are no consulates in other Irish cities.

Frequently Asked Questions

Email dublin.appointment@dirco.gov.za to book an appointment at the Embassy, Alexandra House, Earlsfort Terrace, Dublin 2. Bring your current passport and SA ID for biometric capture. The fee is R1,200 (standard) or R2,400 (maxi), paid in EUR equivalent. Processing takes approximately 6-8 weeks. Note: Ireland does not use VFS Global — all passport services are handled directly at the Embassy.

Alexandra House, 2nd Floor, Earlsfort Terrace, Dublin 2. It is near the National Concert Hall and St Stephen's Green. The nearest Luas stop is St Stephen's Green.

Yes, all consular services are by appointment only. Email dublin.appointment@dirco.gov.za or call +353 1 661 5553. Consular hours are Monday to Friday 09:00-12:00.

Contact the Embassy to check current availability of Smart ID (Live Capture) equipment. Smaller missions may not always have Live Capture available. If not, you may need to apply when visiting South Africa or at a larger mission like London.

If your child was born in Ireland and at least one parent is a South African citizen, book an appointment at the Embassy. Bring the original Irish birth certificate (unabridged), both parents' SA IDs/passports, marriage certificate, and completed DHA-24 form. Processing takes approximately 4 months as the application is sent to DHA in Pretoria.

No, the Dublin Embassy does not have a dedicated mission website. DIRCO lists basic contact details at dirco.gov.za. For all enquiries, contact the Embassy directly at +353 1 661 5553 or dublin.appointment@dirco.gov.za.

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