Honorary consulate
Honorary consulate of Ireland, Karachi
Karachi
91/1, Lower 1st Commercial Street, Defence Phase IV, Phase 4 Defence Housing Authority, Karachi, Karachi City, Sindh 75500
Pakistan visa requirements for Irish citizens
Irish citizens need an eVisa for Pakistan. Apply on the official website.
Passport
IRL
Ireland
Going to
PAK
Pakistan
eVisa
Apply online for a visa to visit Pakistan as a tourist.
- Visa
- eVisa
- Max stay
- 90 days (3 months)
- Last updated
- 11 November 2026
What to do
Apply on Pakistan's official eVisa portal with a scan of your passport and a photo.
Leave time for processing before you travel, and print the approval.
Enter on the dates and through the ports the eVisa allows.
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Ways into Pakistan
Apply online unless you can enter without a visa.
eVisaTourist online visaApply online for a visa to visit Pakistan as a tourist.
- Processing
- 7–10 days
How to apply
- Check that you qualify on the official visa website.
- Choose the tourist visa.
- Upload your documents, pay and submit.
Documents required
- Passport
- Photo
- Hotel booking
- Residence proof if applying abroad
- Check your visa for allowed stay dates and number of entries.
- The full current list of countries that qualify was not confirmed.
Sources (27)Last updated 11 November 2026
- Directorate General of Immigration and Passports — Visa Categories and Exemption Agreements
- Directorate General of Immigration and Passports — Visa for Indian Nationals
- Pakistan Online Visa System — Official Application Portal; Direct Reading Blocked
- Pakistan Embassy Washington — Visa; Official Search-Indexed Text Read
- Pakistan High Commission London — Frequently Asked Questions; Official Search-Indexed Text Read
- Pakistan High Commission New Delhi — Visa Services
- Pakistan High Commission New Delhi — Student Visa Requirements
- Pakistan Foreign Ministry — Exemption of Visa for GCC Citizens
- Pakistan Embassy Berlin — Tourist Visa
- Pakistan Embassy Berlin — Business Visa
- Pakistan Embassy Berlin — Student Visa
- Pakistan Embassy Berlin — Work Visa
- Pakistan Embassy Berlin — Journalist Visa
- Pakistan Embassy Berlin — Family Visit Visa
- Pakistan Embassy Berlin — Visa Prior to Arrival; Current Availability Unresolved
- Pakistan Embassy Berlin — Conference, Seminar and Other Visas
- Pakistan Embassy Berlin — Missionary Visa
- Pakistan Embassy Berlin — NGO/INGO Visa
- Pakistan Embassy Berlin — Official Online Application Guide
- Pakistan Embassy Berlin — Pakistan Origin Card Benefits
- Pakistan Embassy Beijing — Medical Visa
- Pakistan Consulate Chicago — Pakistan Online Visa
- Pakistan Consulate Manchester — Visas for Afghan Nationals
- Pakistan Consulate Sydney — Visa
- Pakistan Embassy Riyadh — Visa Services
- National Database and Registration Authority — Pakistan Origin Card
- Pakistan Embassy Manila — Pakistani Overseas Identity Cards
Embassies for this trip
For lost passports and emergencies.
Coming from Ireland
- Plugs C D G MNo adapter
- MoneyPKR ₨
- Time+5h
- DrivingOn the leftSame as home
- LanguageEnglishSpoken at home too
- Emergency15 police115 and 1122 ambulance
Planning your Pakistan trip
- Mohenjo-daro, Harappa and TaxilaThese ancient ruins offer a look at earlier civilisations.
- LahorePakistan's cultural capital has Mughal landmarks including Badshahi Masjid, Shalimar Gardens, the Tomb of Jahangir and Lahore Fort.
- Gilgit-BaltistanThis northern region has very high mountains and vast glaciers.
- K2One of Pakistan's great mountain peaks, it draws mountaineers and adventurous travellers.
Scams to watch for in Pakistan
- Inflated taxi and rickshaw faresDrivers quote a high price or leave the fare unclear until you arrive. Many taxis and rickshaws have no meter. In Lahore, drivers may charge more when you are clearly foreign or do not speak Punjabi or Urdu. A higher night fare alone does not mean you are being scammed.
- Higher shopping prices for visitorsA seller starts with a high price and expects bargaining. In Karachi, visitors from outside the city may be quoted double or triple prices. Foreigners shopping for handicrafts in Islamabad may also face a higher starting price. In Multan's Hussain Agahi market, accepting the first price can mean a poor deal.
- Poor-quality goods sold at high pricesSome sellers charge high prices for goods of poor quality. Shoppers who do not know the product or normal price are easier to mislead.
About Pakistan
Pakistan is a South Asian federal republic on the Arabian Sea, bordering India, Iran and China.
- Capital
- Islamabad
- Money
- Pakistani rupee (₨)
- Languages
- English, Urdu
- Time zone
- UTC+05:00
- Cars drive on the
- left side
- Calling code
- +92
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Questions
Do irish citizens need a visa for Pakistan?
Irish citizens need an eVisa for Pakistan. Apply on the official website.
How long can irish citizens stay in Pakistan?
Up to 90 days each visit with the evisa rule. Staying longer can mean a fine or a ban from coming back.
Where do I apply online for Pakistan?
Only on Pakistan's official government website. Avoid agents and look-alike sites that add fees. Apply before you book anything you can't cancel.
Does a US, UK or Schengen visa help irish citizens enter Pakistan?
We have no record of Pakistan relaxing its rules for irish citizens who hold another country's visa. Check with the embassy before you rely on one.
Do pakistani citizens need a visa for Ireland?
Pakistani citizens need a visa for Ireland, from its embassy or consulate.
Do other Europe passports get easier entry to Pakistan?
Monaco can enter without applying before they travel.
Which countries near Pakistan are easier for irish citizens?
Bangladesh, Maldives, Nepal, Sri Lanka Armenia, and 3 more let irish citizens in without applying before travel.
What should I carry to Pakistan?
Apply on Pakistan's official eVisa portal with a scan of your passport and a photo. Leave time for processing before you travel, and print the approval.
What money is used in Pakistan?
Pakistani rupee (₨). Carry some cash for arrival, especially if a visa fee is paid at the border.
What language do people speak in Pakistan?
English and Urdu.
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