Welcome to the Consular Section

The Consular Section is closed to the public every Wednesday, except in cases of EXTREME emergency. However, all other sections of the Embassy are open. For further information regarding our opening hours, please check: Hours and Location

The Consular Section of the U.S. Embassy Dublin provides a full range of services to American citizens and the travelling public, including information on Immigrant/Non-immigrant Visa issuance, Protective Services, Social Security benefits and assistance to Veterans, U.S. Passport processing and Notarial Services, among others.

• Hours and Location
  
• Irish and American Holidays
  
• How to Apply for a Nonimmigrant Visa
  
• Links to U.S. Department of State Consular Affairs site for Visa Information
  
  

Visa Information

• What is a visa?
  
• An Immigrant Visa is the visa issued to persons wishing to live permanently in the United States.
• Visa Types for Immigrants
• A Non-Immigrant Visa is required by anyone seeking temporary admission to the United States who is not eligible to travel visa free under the Visa Waiver Program (VWP). The type of visa that is required will depend on the purpose of travel. Most travelers from qualifying countries traveling to the U.S. for business or tourism for less than 90 days will be eligible to travel visa free under the VWP. United States citizens and those who hold dual citizenship with the United States must enter and depart the United States on U.S. passports.
• Visa Types for Temporary Visitors
  
  

Links to other U.S. Government Federal Offices

• Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs
  
• Bureau of Consular Affairs
  
• U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)
  
• U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)
  
• Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
  
• Transportation Security Administration (TSA)
  
  

To search for information on other federal government websites, go to the FirstGov portal and search features available FirstGov.

If you have general questions about visas, please call the Visa Information Service