PakistanIreland

Ireland visa for Pakistani citizens

Visa required

Pakistani citizens need a visa for Ireland, obtained before travel.

Where to apply
1 mission

Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at dfa.ie

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.

Irish missions in Pakistan

  • Honorary Consulate of Ireland in Karachi

    Honorary Consulate · Karachi

    1st Lower Commercial Street 91/1, 75500 Karachi

    Today · Closed

Ireland has 1 mission in Pakistan. Honorary consulates, which normally do not take visa applications: Karachi.

Measured from Islamabad, Irish embassies and consulates are closest in New Delhi, India (692 km), Abu Dhabi Island and Internal Islands City, the United Arab Emirates (2,083 km) and Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (2,744 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of Pakistan is decided by Ireland, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.

Irish citizens travelling to Pakistan

IrelandPakistan e-Visa Pakistan visa for citizens of Ireland

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.

For a trip from Pakistan to Ireland, the published travel advice reads as follows: 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 Pakistani citizens can stay in Ireland

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

How Pakistani citizens apply

Ireland has no embassy or career consulate in Pakistan, and its honorary consulate in Karachi normally does not issue visas. Pakistani citizens apply through a mission of Ireland accredited to Pakistan from abroad; the official visa portal of Ireland names the right place.

Ireland’s neighbours for Pakistani citizens

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

Irish citizens travelling to Pakistan

Irish citizens need an e-Visa for Pakistan, applied for online before travel and valid for up to 30 days.

Frequently asked questions

Do Pakistani citizens need a visa for Ireland?

Pakistani citizens need a visa for Ireland, obtained before travel.

Is there an embassy of Ireland in Pakistan?

No. Ireland has no embassy in Pakistan, only honorary consulates in Karachi. The nearest Irish embassy is in New Delhi, India, 692 km from Islamabad.

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 Pakistan?

Irish citizens need an e-Visa for Pakistan, applied for online before travel and valid for up to 30 days.

Can Pakistani citizens enter Ireland visa-free?

No; Pakistani 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.