U.S. Embassy Dublin Consular Affairs Last updated: September 22, 2021 We understand your concern about visas and travel to the United States in light of the continuing impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. We hope that this information will help answer your questions. Due to the volume of inquiries we receive, we are only able to respond to individual questions that are …
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On June 17, 2021 President Biden declared Juneteenth a federal holiday. In observance, the U.S. Embassy in Dublin is CLOSED on Friday, June 18th. We will reopen on Monday, June 21st. Juneteenth — or June 19 — is an annual holiday to commemorate the contributions made by Black Americans, their resilience despite their history of …
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Photo Requirements: Acceptable – The head is centered and the correct size. Your photo should be 5 x 5cm (2 x 2 inches) on a white background taken within the last 6 months. You will need to ask specifically for this size. IMPORTANT NOTE: Irish/European Passport size photos are not the correct size. Uploaded/Printed selfies …
Read More» Mailing of Absentee Ballots to the United States A disruption in transatlantic flights due to COVID-19 limits the Embassy’s ability to ensure timely mail service for election materials. To ensure that your ballot or Federal Post Card Application reaches the United States as soon as possible, you should purchase an international stamp from your local An Post …
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Are you spending the summer of a lifetime in the United States on a J-1 visa? Do you want your J-1 summer photos to inspire hundreds of future J-1 applicants too? We want you to share your summer with us and enter our J-1 Photo Contest 2019! Throughout your summer in the United States, please …
Read More» Forget the cold and rain here in Ireland – start planning your summer in the USA! Why not spend an unforgettable summer working in an American summer camp? Or go for a J-1 Summer Work Travel visa to work while you explore the States! Whichever J-1 visa option you go for, whether it’s the …
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Calling all J-1 students! As you passed through our waiting room on the day of your visa appointment, did you notice the amazing photographs of J-1 students, just like you, enjoying their American adventures? Do you want your J-1 summer photos to inspire hundreds of future J-1 students too? We want you to share your …
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The Embassy will be closed on Thursday, March 1 and Friday, March 2 due to severe weather conditions impacting the Dublin area. All Consular appointments will be rescheduled in due course. Please check our Twitter and Facebook feeds for latest updates. Embassy Twitter: https://twitter.com/USEmbassyDublin Embassy Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/usembassydublin/
Read More» At this time, scheduled passport and visa services will continue during the lapse in appropriations as the situation permits. This website will not be regularly updated until full operations resume, with the exception of emergency safety and security information.
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Are you going on a J-1 this summer, to work, travel or be a camp counselor? We want you to share your summer with us! Throughout the summer, please share photos and videos of you and your friends living the American dream! Send us high resolution photos or URLs to 60-second videos throughout your J-1 …
Read More» U.S. Embassy Dublin Office of Public Affairs FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 15, 2017 The U.S. Embassy is delighted to announce that an additional 2,600 J-1 Summer Work and Travel (SWT) slots for 2017 have been allocated by the U.S. Department of State for use in Ireland. This brings Ireland’s SWT allocation to 7,000, which is …
Read More» U.S. Embassy Dublin Office of Public Affairs February 6, 2017 Executive Order on Visas An order issued by a U.S. District court in the state of Washington on February 3 bars the U.S. government from enforcing certain provisions of Executive Order 13769, “Protecting the Nation from Terrorist Attacks by Foreign Nationals,” including those related to …
Read More» Executive Order on Visas An order issued by a U.S. District court in the state of Washington on February 3 bars the U.S. government from enforcing certain provisions of Executive Order 13769, “Protecting the Nation from Terrorist Attacks by Foreign Nationals,” including those related to visas and travel for nationals of Syria, Iraq, Iran, Libya, …
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On Monday, December 5, 2016 Assistant Secretary Evan Ryan of the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, U.S. Department of State and Her Excellency, Ambassador of Ireland, Anne Anderson signed a three year extension, lengthening the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), for the twelve month Ireland Work and Travel (IWT) Program between the Government of the …
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U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry traveled to Ireland on October 30th to meet with Minister for Foreign Affairs & Trade, Charles Flanagan TD and the pair discussed the Northern Ireland peace process, as well as a range of regional and global issues. After the meeting Secretary Kerry said “ I’m deeply appreciative for your …
Read More» U.S. Embassy Dublin Office of Public Affairs FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 29, 2016 Beginning November 1, all individuals must remove their eye glasses for U.S. passport and U.S. visa photos. We are changing our policy to enhance the security of the application process and verify applicants’ identities faster. We also want to ensure you have fewer …
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Did you have an unforgettable J-1 summer this year? Share your J-1 summer with us! Email us a high resolution digital photo of you and your friends in front of an iconic U.S. city or landmark to DublinJ@state.gov . UPDATE!!: The closing date has been extended to midnight on Sunday September 18, 2016! The winning …
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U.S. Embassy Dublin Office of Public Affairs FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 16, 2016 On the first anniversary of the unimaginable tragedy that unfolded in Berkeley, California on June 16 last year and affected all of Irish society, the people of the United States extend our heartfelt sympathies to the families, friends, and loved ones of …
Read More» U.S. Embassy Dublin Office of Public Affairs FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 20, 2016 With the changes to the J-1 Summer Work Travel (SWT) program taking effect in 2016, the U.S. government has worked actively with applicants, the Irish government, and independent U.S. and Irish implementing institutions to ensure Irish students continue to benefit from the J-1 program. For the 2016 season, two independent program sponsors that …
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U.S. Embassy Dublin Office of Public Affairs FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 29, 2016 Attention all Students Planning on participating in 2016’s J-1 Summer Work and Travel Program. The U.S. Embassy in Dublin advises that all students who have been issued a Certificate of Eligibility by their program sponsor or Irish service provider book their Embassy …
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Share your J-1 summer with us! To participate in our J-1 Photo contest send a high resolution, digital photo of you and your friends in front of an iconic U.S. city or landmark to DublinJ@state.gov . Entries must be received by September 15, 2016. The winning photo will be displayed in the U.S. Embassy Dublin and …
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U.S. Embassy Dublin Office of Public Affairs FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 29, 2016 The U.S. Embassy in Ireland wishes to remind all Irish passport holders who are able to travel to the United States via the Visa Waiver Program (VWP) that as of 01 April 2016, they must have a valid electronic passport. This rule …
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Ambassador O’Malley tries his hand as a roving reporter to see if he can get some summer work at a J-1 jobs fair in Dublin’s Convention Centre!
Read More» U.S. Embassy Dublin Office of Public Affairs FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 28, 2017 The U.S. Department of State and Department of Homeland Security are reviewing the President’s Executive Order on Enhancing Public Safety in the Interior of the United States and working to implement it immediately. The U.S. government’s national security visitor screening and vetting procedures …
Read More» The United States today began implementing changes under the Visa Waiver Program Improvement and Terrorist Travel Prevention Act of 2015 (the Act). U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) welcomes more than a million passengers arriving to the United States every day and is committed to facilitating legitimate travel while maintaining the highest standards of security and border …
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