Chinese Embasy in Ireland
China offers a 15-day visa-free entry to Ireland passport holders from March 14, 2024 on and this will be effective till the end of 2025. Irish citizens holding ordinary passports can go to China for business, travelling, family visits and transit without a visa.
Ambassador: Mr. He Xiangdong
Address: 40 Ailesbury Road, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4, Ireland
Tel: +353-1-2690032
Fax: +353-1-2839938
Consular Office of Chinese Embassy in Ireland
Tel: +353-1-2196651 (available between 13:00-16:00 from Monday to Thursday, and 09:00 - 12:00, 13:00 - 16:00 on Friday)
Fax: +353-1-2196647
Email: dublin@csm.mfa.gov.cn
Office Hour: 09:00 -12:00, Monday-Thursday (except holidays)
Visa Application
Regular Visa Fee (EUR)
Nationality / Types | Fees | |
---|---|---|
Ireland | Single-Entry | 30 |
Double-Entry | 45 | |
Multi-Entry for 6 Months | 60 | |
Multi-Entry for 12 Months | 90 | |
The US | All types | 130 |
Canada | All types | 56 |
Israel | All types | 19 |
Brazil | All types | 86 |
Argentina | All types | 105 |
Romannia | Single-Entry | 41 |
Double-Entry | 56 | |
Multi-Entry for 6 Months | 86 | |
Multi-Entry for 12 Months | 86 | |
Uruguay | All types | 28 |
Panama | All types | 40 |
Other countries | Single-Entry | 25 |
Double-Entry | 38 | |
Multi-Entry for 6 Months | 50 | |
Multi-Entry for 12 Months | 75 |
Expedited Service Fee
The regular processing time is 4 working days. For urgent cases, the expedited service is available. Moreover, additional fees will be paid. The processing takes 2 working days. The expedited service is not available for U.S passport holders.
Basic Documents for Application
(2) One recent color passport photograph
(3) Applicant's original passport with blank pages and at least 6 months remaining validity
(4) Non-Irish Passport Holders who reside or work in Ireland also need to provide Residence and Work Permission
(5) For a child accompanying with the applicant, please offer the photo of the child
Other Requirements for Tourist (L)
(2) For Visiting Tibet, a Tibet Entry Permit from Tibetan Tourist Bureau is required. You'd better contact a Chinese Travel Agency to send an Entry Permit to you before submitting application.
Please contact Embassy of Ireland in PRC if Irishes are in distress there.
China Tour from Dublin Ireland
Related Chinese Embassies in Europe: Rome, Italy, Riga, Latvia, Lithuania
- Last updated on Jun. 02, 2024 by Brenda Lian -
Questions & Answers on Chinese Embasy in Ireland
Asked by Don from IRELAND | Sep. 25, 2024 01:08Reply
Do i only have to book flight to avail of 15 day free visa,and name of hotel where i will stay.#
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Answered by Joshua | Sep. 25, 2024 18:38
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Yes, no other requirements, only round trip flight tickets and hotel reservation.
Asked by Claire Darby from IRELAND | Sep. 09, 2024 00:15Reply
I’m going to China for 19 days staying in Shanghai hotel for a few days and then with my son l
My son teaches in Hangzhou and staying with him too
What do I need to bring from him? Is it a letter with his address and my hotel booking?
What do I need to bring from him? Is it a letter with his address and my hotel booking?
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Answered by Keith | Sep. 10, 2024 02:57
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You need a L visa to for the 19-day stay and need an invitation letter from him for the application. And with his letter, your hotel booking is not a must.
Asked by Ian from IRELAND | May. 31, 2024 13:59Reply
opening on June bank holiday 2024 ?
Hi - is the visa office open on Monday 3rd June (Irish bank holiday)
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Answered by Daniel | Jun. 02, 2024 23:05
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I'm not sure because the official hasn't announced a holiday notice in June but it was open on that day in previous years.
Asked by Mirq from IRELAND | Apr. 29, 2024 15:37Reply
Personal details
In section for Father and mother details I have selected N/A as my both parents are dead. I'm not sure is it correct as to N/A sections or I should put my parent details. I cannot find any answer anywhere.
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Answered by Marcy | Apr. 30, 2024 00:21
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I think you can tick "Not Applicable" on the top of each section regarding your father and mother's information.
Asked by Mirq from IRELAND | Apr. 24, 2024 22:47Reply
Online application.
I’m a foreign resident in Ireland. How can I apply for a tourist visa to China? There’s no option to choose the Chinese embassy in Dublin for an appointment.
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Answered by Keith | Apr. 25, 2024 20:14
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You can submit your visa application to the Embassy without an appointment. Note that you need to fill in the application form online in advance and prepare all the requirements.