Ireland: visa & travel guide
Visa options, costs, processing times and where to apply for Ireland, for travellers from Pakistan.
Visa types
| Visa | Processing (official) | Reported wait | Stay | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Work To work in Ireland you first need an employment permit from the Department of Enterpris... |
Permits are processed in date order. On 24 September 2026, DETE was processing Critical Skills applications received 16 September 2026 and new GEP applications from 19 August 2026. The visa decision then takes approximately 8 weeks. | - | Critical Skills: 2-year job offer, after which you can move to Stamp 4. General Employment Permit: up to 24 months at first, renewable for up to 3 more years. | Requirements |
Daily travel costs
| Where | Budget hotel | Food / day | Transport / day | Return flight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dublin | PKR 31,736 | PKR 11,742 | PKR 2,539 | PKR 185,000 - 355,000 |
Embassies & visa centres
Embassy of Ireland
Embassy · Islamabad
VFS Global - Ireland Visa Application Centre
Visa application centre (VFS, TLS, etc.) · Islamabad
VFS Global - Ireland Visa Application Centre
Visa application centre (VFS, TLS, etc.) · Karachi
VFS Global - Ireland Visa Application Centre
Visa application centre (VFS, TLS, etc.) · Lahore
VFS Global - Ireland Visa Application Centre
All offices
Visa application centre (VFS, TLS, etc.) · Mirpur
