Published by Living in Tehran Magazine | 20 June 2025
The Irish Embassy in Tehran has been evacuated and consular offices in Israel and Palestine have been closed, with staff working remotely, amid a “deteriorating situation” in the region.
Embassy Status
🚨 Embassy Evacuated
The Irish Embassy in Tehran has been evacuated due to the deteriorating regional security situation. Staff are now working remotely.
Passport and Visa Services
Honorary Consul Operations
Passport and visa services continue to be provided by the Honorary Consul of Ireland in Tehran.
📋 Honorary Consul Contact
Mr. Alireza Feizollahi
Honorary Consul of Ireland
Address:
S.J. Assadabadi Avenue
Corner of 50th Street, No. 2/6, First Floor
Tehran, Iran
Contact Details:
- Telephone: +98 21 8804 1925
- Fax: +98 21 8804 0817
- Email: alireza.feizollahi@honoraryconsul.ie
⚠️ Service Clarification
Please note that the Embassy of Ireland Tehran is unable to respond to queries related to passport or visa applications. Please contact the office of the Honorary Consulate for information on these matters.
Emergency Contact Information
🆘 Emergency Assistance
If you are an Irish citizen and require urgent assistance in the case of an emergency:
Standard Emergency Line:
Out-of-Hours Emergency:
⚠️ Assistance Limitations
Please be aware that we are limited in the help we can offer in an emergency.
Regional Operations Impact
Multiple Office Closures
Ireland’s response extends beyond Tehran, affecting operations across the conflict region:
Affected Locations:
- Tehran, Iran: Embassy evacuated
- Israel: Consular offices closed
- Palestine: Consular offices closed
- All locations: Staff working remotely
Service Continuity Arrangements
Passport and Visa Processing
📋 Continued Services
Despite the embassy evacuation, essential passport and visa services remain available through the Honorary Consul’s office, ensuring Irish citizens can access necessary documentation during the crisis.
Remote Embassy Operations
With staff working remotely, the Irish Embassy maintains:
- Emergency assistance coordination
- Communication with Irish nationals
- Liaison with local authorities when possible
- Crisis monitoring and assessment
Contact Protocol
Service-Specific Contacts
📞 Who to Contact
For Passport/Visa Services:
Contact the Honorary Consul directly
+98 21 8804 1925
For Embassy Matters:
Use the official Embassy Contact Us page
For Emergencies:
Call Dublin emergency lines
+353 (0)1 408 2527 (standard hours)
+353 (0)1 408 2000 (out-of-hours)
Honorary Consul Role
Critical Function During Crisis
The Honorary Consul’s continued presence in Tehran provides essential services for Irish nationals when the embassy cannot operate normally:
Available Services:
- Passport applications and renewals
- Visa processing and information
- Document authentication
- Local liaison for Irish citizens
- Emergency document assistance
Evacuation Context
Deteriorating Situation Assessment
Ireland’s decision to evacuate embassy staff reflects the government’s assessment of the “deteriorating situation” in the region, prioritising diplomatic personnel safety whilst maintaining essential citizen services through alternative arrangements.
Operational Strategy:
- Staff safety: Complete evacuation of embassy personnel
- Service continuity: Honorary Consul maintains critical functions
- Remote support: Emergency assistance from Dublin
- Regional coordination: Consistent approach across conflict zones
Living in Tehran Magazine continues to monitor diplomatic responses to the crisis. Irish nationals requiring passport/visa services should contact the Honorary Consul, whilst emergency assistance is available through Dublin-based emergency lines.