The Embassy of Ireland in South Africa represents Ireland’s interests in South Africa.  The Embassy is also accredited to Zimbabwe and the Democratic Republic of Congo.  The Embassy provides a range of services, details of which are available in the relevant sections of this website.  Ireland already has strong links with South Africa in trade, education, investment and tourism – the Embassy strives to deepen this relationship, reflecting the growing dynamic relationship between our countries. 

The Embassy's opening hours are:  8:30–13:00 & 14:00-16:30, Monday to Thursday and 14:00 – 16:00 on Fridays.

Consular (passport, citizenship, visa etc.) hours are 08:30 – 13:00 Monday to Friday only.

Visa telephone queries are between 14:00-16:00 Monday to Friday only

Citizenship telephone queries are between 14:00-16:00 Monday to Friday only

Embassy of Ireland
1^st Floor
Southern Life Plaza
1059 Schoeman (cnr Festival) Sts
Arcadia, Pretoria, 0083

Main Tel: +27 12 342 5062
Fax: +27 12 342 4752

The Embassy also has an office in Cape Town:

12^th Floor LG Building, 1 Thibault Square, Cape Town

Tel: 021 419 0636/7 Fax: 021 419 0639

To contact the Embassy of Ireland South Africa please click here.

Diplomatic Staff
Ambassador:  HE Colin Wrafter 
Deputy Head of Mission:  Mr Patrick McRann

Second Secretary:  Mr Luke Feeney

Head of Development: Ms Cáit Moran

Development Specialist: Mr Frank Kirwan