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Ireland Visit Visa for Pakistanis 2026: Fees, Documents and Timeline

By Reloaded Visa • November 4, 2026

Ireland is not part of the Schengen area, so a Schengen visa will not get you into Dublin or Galway. Pakistani travellers need a separate Irish short-stay visa, and the Irish Immigration Service sets out a clear process for it. Here is what the official guidance says, in plain language, so you can prepare a file that answers the visa officer’s questions.

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€60

Single-entry visa fee

€100

Multiple-entry visa fee

~8 weeks

Typical decision time

Fees and timing

According to the Irish Immigration Service, the visa fee is €60 for a single entry and €100 for multiple entry. The fee is an administrative charge and is not refunded if your application is refused or withdrawn. Local centres may add their own charges, such as for document submission.

The official guidance says to apply about three months before travel and to expect a decision roughly eight weeks after your documents are received. It also says not to buy tickets until you have a decision. Delays can happen if documents are missing or need verification.

How the application works

You apply online through Ireland’s AVATS system, note your Visa Application Transaction Number, pay the fee, then send your documents to the designated application office within 30 days of creating the online application. The summary form generated by the system tells you which embassy or visa application centre handles your location. Each traveller needs their own visa, as there are no family visas. Your passport must be valid for at least six months after your planned departure, and you should include copies of previous passports.

Documents to prepare

Signed application summary sheets
Application letter
Invitation letter from host (if visiting family or friends)
Accommodation plan
Two passport-size photos
Original bank statements
Evidence of ties to Pakistan
Previous refusal history, if any

Documents must be originals, with certified translations for anything not in English or Irish. For finances, there is no fixed minimum amount; the officer judges whether your funds suit your circumstances. If you are paying yourself, the guidance asks for an original six-month bank statement on headed paper. For savings accounts, a bank letter confirming withdrawals is needed, and large transactions should be explained. Medical or travel insurance is not required with the application, but you must hold it on arrival.

If your host is in Ireland: the invitation letter must state the reason for the visit, the dates, and how the host knows you, with a colour copy of their ID. If you will stay with them, it must include their full address with Eircode. A recent utility bill as proof of address is also requested.

No appeal for refusals

Important: the Irish Immigration Service states there is no appeal against a short-stay visa refusal. You would need to submit a new application, so it is worth getting the first file right. See our guide on appeal vs reapply.

Quick answers

Does a Schengen visa work for Ireland? No. Ireland runs its own short-stay visa system.

How long can I stay? The visit visas described by the Irish Immigration Service allow stays of up to 90 days, and they do not permit work.

Is there a minimum bank balance? No fixed figure is published; officers assess it case by case.

Applying for a visit visa?

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Visa rules and fees change. Always confirm the latest requirements on the official Irish Immigration Service website before applying.