Irish Embassy for South Africa - Address / Phone Number

Irish Embassy in South Africa

Address: Parkdev Building, Brooklyn Bridge Office, 570 Fehrsen Streets, Brooklyn 0181
City: Pretoria (Standard time zone: UTC/GMT +2 hours)
Tel.: 012 452 1000
Fax: 012 346 5031
Working hours: Monday to Thursday, 8.30 - 13.00, 14.00 - 16.30, Friday 8.30 - 13.00
Consular hours: Monday to Friday, 8.30 - 13.00 

This Embassy represents Ireland in South Africa, Zimbabwe, Mauritius, and the Democratic Republic of Congo. The Embassy's main commitment is to promote cordial relations and foster mutual understanding between the Government and people of Ireland and each of these countries is greatly supported by the longstanding presence of so many Irish citizens as integral members of the community in their adopted homes. The Irish community throughout Southern Africa is strong and thriving.

In consultation with the Consular Section of the Department of Foreign Affairs, Ireland, the Embassy of Ireland in South Africa provides a range of consular services to Irish citizens visiting or residing in South Africa and the Embassy's other countries of accreditation.

• Visas
• Passports
• Residence and Work permits
• Driving License
• Family and legal matters
• Elections
• Legalisation
• Legislation, etc.

WARNING: EU CITIZENS TRAVELLING TO SOUTH AFRICA WITHOUT AT LEAST TWO BLANK PAGES IN THEIR PASSPORTS - OR WITH PASSPORTS WHICH ARE DAMAGED IN ANY WAY - ARE LIKELY TO FACE IMMEDIATE DEPORTATION BY THE SOUTH AFRICAN AUTHORITIES.

If one is in need of emergency assistance from the Embassy, then contact them immediately. The telephone number is: +27 12 452 1000. If you telephone outside office hours, you will be connected to a message service. Please leave a message and the Embassy duty officer will call you back. Please make sure to provide full details of the nature of your emergency, your location and where you can be contacted, e.g. hotel/hostel. Please note that this service is for emergency situations only. For other matters please contact the Embassy during office hours.

Passport
If one's passport is lost or stolen, contact the Embassy as soon as possible. The person must also go to the nearest Police Station and make a report. Keep a copy of the statement to the police as you will have to submit it with your application for a new passport. If your passport is stolen a police report is accepted by some airlines in lieu of a passport, but always checks with your airline before going to the airport. If your airline will not accept the police statement, the Embassy can issue you with an Emergency Travel Certificate.

Irish citizens travelling or living overseas, outside the Common Travel Area, (Ireland/Great Britain) are encouraged to register their contact details with the Department of Foreign Affairs. Registration is voluntary. It is a facility available to all Irish citizens abroad although it is primarily intended for those who are travelling to remote destinations or locations where they may be at risk.