Ireland
Ireland visas
You will require a visa and an employment permit to come to Ireland from Pakistan. A visa enables entry whereas an employment permit enables employment while you’re there. Visa and job permit applications are processed separately and are approved by two independent government agencies. You might be eligible to avoid the visa/work permit process if your spouse or civil partner is an EU/EEA citizen. Ireland’s Department of Justice and Equality issues visas. You should apply for a short-term (C) visa if your planned stay will be fewer than 90 days. You must apply for the long-stay (D) visa if you intend to work and reside in Ireland for a period longer than 90 days. You can apply for a visa online from your home country and then mail your paper application and supporting materials to the appropriate Irish consulate. The visa fee is €60, and extra expenses in assembling the paperwork required for your application may also be incurred. You can anticipate a decision within 8 weeks after the day your application was submitted to the consulate.
Short Stay ‘C’ Visas
A Short Stay ‘C’ Visa will allow the holder to stay in Ireland for up to 90 days.
Several visas belong to this category. Which one you should apply for depends on the reason for your trip to Ireland. You might be eligible for one of these main routes of short-stay visa:
- Irish Visitor Visa or Tourist Visa
- Atypical Working Scheme Visa
- Exam Visa
- Internship Visa
- Join Ship Visa
- Marriage Visa
- Training Visa
- Medical Treatment Visa
If you plan to spend more than 90 days in Ireland, you will have to obtain a Long Stay ‘D’ Visa to Ireland. These Ireland visas are designed for those who want to come to Ireland to work, study, or join a family member.
Depending on your circumstances, you might be eligible for one of the visas in these categories.
Long Stay ‘D’ Visas
- Irish Residency
- Irish Business Visas
- Irish Work Visas
- Irish Study Visa
- Irish Family Visas
There may be additional steps depending on the route you take. For example, when applying for a work visa, you first need to obtain an employment permit. You can get different types of employment permits for different types of jobs. Some common ones include the Critical Skills Employment Permit and the General Employment Permit.
