Ireland Visit Visa from Pakistan

Irish Short Stay (C) visa — overview

Ireland has its own visa system separate from the UK. A Short Stay C visa covers tourism, family visits and business trips of up to 90 days.

Who can apply?

• Tourism
• Visiting family or friends in Ireland
• Business meetings and conferences
• Short courses and events

Refusals usually involve unclear purpose, insufficient finances or doubts about return.

Documents required for a Ireland visit visa

Core documents for Pakistani applicants. Your exact list depends on your profile (employee, business owner, student or homemaker) — we send you a personalised checklist.

Standard documents

• Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond your trip, with 2 blank pages, plus copies of old passports and previous visas
• CNIC / B-Form copy, recent passport-size photographs (as per country specifications)
• Completed visa application form (online or paper) and visa fee receipt
• Bank statements for 6 months with a clear, explainable pattern of income and savings
• Proof of ties to Pakistan: employment letter/NOC & salary slips, or business registration, FBR tax returns and business bank statements; students need a bonafide certificate
• Family Registration Certificate (FRC) / Nikah Nama if travelling with family
• Confirmed travel itinerary and accommodation bookings (not necessarily paid), and a clear cover letter
• Travel medical insurance where required (mandatory for Schengen)

Specific to Ireland

• Invitation letter and host’s status documents
• Accommodation and itinerary
• Proof of funds and travel insurance

How to apply — and how we help

Application route: Apply online and submit documents/biometrics as instructed by the Irish Immigration Service.

1. 01

   Free profile review

   We check your travel history, finances and purpose of visit and tell you honestly whether to apply now or strengthen the file first.

2. 02

   Document checklist

   You receive a personalised checklist — income proofs, bank statements, invitation letters or hotel bookings as required.

3. 03

   File preparation

   We organise your documents, draft a clear cover letter and complete the application form accurately.

4. 04

   Appointment & biometrics

   We guide you through fee payment, appointment booking and biometrics at the authorised centre or embassy.

5. 05

   Interview readiness

   Where an interview applies, we run a short mock session so you can answer confidently and consistently.

6. 06

   Decision & travel

   We follow your application and brief you on entry rules, insurance and what to carry at the airport.

Tips for Pakistani applicants

• Do not assume a UK visa gives access to Ireland — you need a separate Irish visa.
• Provide a full, explainable financial history.
• Keep your return ticket plans aligned with your leave dates.

Popular places to plan in Ireland

A realistic itinerary strengthens your application. Popular choices include:

• Dublin
• Galway
• Cliffs of Moher
• Ring of Kerry
• Cork

Ireland visit visa — frequently asked questions