Ireland requires a pre-entry visa for Pakistani passports, but the process is a refreshing change from embassy queues. You complete the AVATS online form, print the summary sheet, and submit your passport and documents to the Irish Embassy in Islamabad. The short-stay 'C' visit visa covers tourism, family visits, and short business trips.
The Irish Checklist
- Completed AVATS summary sheet, signed, with the visa fee
- Passport valid 6+ months plus copies of all previous visas
- Six months of bank statements with a consistent, explainable balance
- Employment letter with leave dates, or business registration and tax proof
- Full trip plan: hotel bookings, internal travel, and a covering letter
- Invitation and status proof from your host if visiting family or friends
Timing and the Honest Advice
Processing from Pakistan commonly runs 4 to 8 weeks. Build that into your plans and apply at least two months out. Ireland's officers look for the same fundamentals as the UK: genuine purpose, sufficient funds, and compelling reasons to return. And a note travellers appreciate: an Irish visit visa does not let you cross into the UK. The common travel area needs its own UK permission.
Old-school paperwork, new-world destination. We handle the first. You pack for the second.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Ireland's visa process is old-school paperwork through AVATS, and it rewards applicants whose every document lines up. We assemble Irish files for Pakistanis (finances, employment, itinerary, accommodation) and track the embassy timeline for you. The cliffs of Moher deserve a properly built application.
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