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Ireland visa for Afghan citizens

Visa required

Ireland requires Afghan citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.

Where to apply
No mission in your country

Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index

Which Ireland visa?

Short stay 'C' visit visa (tourism)

Key facts

Maximum stay
Up to 90 days; the immigration officer at the border writes the permitted date on the landing stamp and may give less.
Fee
€60
Processing time
Decisions are made in date order; the general guide is about 8 weeks from the date the visa office receives the file, longer if documents are missing or need checking.

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All visa types for Ireland

For the tourist visa, Ireland’s official sources give a standard fee of €60, and applications are made on visas.inis.gov.ie. Processing time, as Ireland states it: Decisions are made in date order; the general guide is about 8 weeks from the date the visa office receives the file, longer if documents are missing or need checking. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days; the immigration officer at the border writes the permitted date on the landing stamp and may give less.

Where Afghan citizens apply for a visa for Ireland

Ireland has no embassy or consulate in Afghanistan on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.

The nearest Irish missions to Kabul are in New Delhi, India (1,005 km from Kabul), Abu Dhabi Island and Internal Islands City, the United Arab Emirates (1,816 km) and Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (2,431 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of Afghanistan is decided by Ireland, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.

Irish citizens travelling to Afghanistan

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Travel advice for Ireland

  • US State Department Level 1: Exercise normal precautions
  • UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
  • German Foreign Office No travel warning

What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.

Before travelling from Afghanistan to Ireland, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Ireland at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 19 March 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Ireland (updated 4 September 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Ireland (updated 13 October 2026).

Good to know

How long Afghan citizens can stay in Ireland

How long Afghan citizens may stay in Ireland is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.

How Afghan citizens apply

Ireland has no embassy or career consulate in Afghanistan. Afghan citizens apply through a mission of Ireland accredited to Afghanistan from abroad; the official visa portal of Ireland names the right place.

Ireland’s neighbours for Afghan citizens

The United Kingdom requires Afghan citizens to obtain a visa in advance.

Irish citizens travelling to Afghanistan

Irish citizens need a visa for Afghanistan, obtained before travel. The rule is the same in both directions between Afghanistan and Ireland.

Frequently asked questions

Do Afghan citizens need a visa for Ireland?

Ireland requires Afghan citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.

Is there an embassy of Ireland in Afghanistan?

No. Ireland has no embassy in Afghanistan. The nearest Irish embassy is in New Delhi, India, 1,005 km from Kabul.

How much does the Ireland tourist visa cost?

Ireland’s official sources give a standard fee of €60 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Decisions are made in date order; the general guide is about 8 weeks from the date the visa office receives the file, longer if documents are missing or need checking.

Do Irish citizens need a visa for Afghanistan?

Irish citizens need a visa for Afghanistan, obtained before travel.

Can Afghan citizens enter Ireland visa-free?

No; Afghan citizens need a visa for Ireland obtained in advance.

Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 7 November 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.