Assistance abroad
If something goes wrong when you’re travelling abroad and you need help, you can contact us at your local Irish Embassy or Consulate or call us at the Consular Assistance Unit on +353 1 408 2527.
Consular Assistance Charter
The Consular Assistance Charter outlines the type of help we can provide and our values and commitments in providing this support.
How we can help you
What we can and cannot do if you have an emergency situation when you’re abroad.
Sick or injured abroad
Our practical advice and help if you are hospitalised when travelling abroad.
Death abroad
How we can help you if a friend or relative dies abroad.
Victim of crime
Our practical help and advice for victims of crime abroad.
Arrest or detention abroad
As an Irish citizen, you're entitled to help and advice if you're arrested or jailed overseas.
Lost or stolen passports
What to do if your passport is lost or stolen abroad.
Children's issues
Our advice on issues you may face when travelling abroad with children.
Missing person abroad
We’re here to help if you suspect a friend or relative is missing abroad.
Deportation
Guidance on the assistance we can provide if you face deportation.
Forced marriage abroad
A forced marriage is a marriage where one or both people do not, or cannot (e.g. in the case of minors), consent to the marriage.
Female genital mutilation
It a criminal offence to remove a girl from Ireland to mutilate her genitals.
Consular assistance statistics
Statistics on assistance provided to Irish citizens abroad over the years.
Related links
How to contact us
Get contact details for Irish Embassies and Consulates.
Know before you go
Read our know before you go advice on respecting local customs and laws.