Last updated: 30 October 2026 | Checked against the Embassy of Ireland in Pakistan, Immigration Service Delivery (ISD) and VFS Global Pakistan.
Most people searching for the Irish embassy in Pakistan want one thing: to know where to hand in an Irish visa application. The short answer surprises a lot of applicants. The Embassy of Ireland in Islamabad does not take visa files at its counter and does not decide them. Your application is lodged at a VFS Global visa centre, and the decision is made by the visa office in Dublin.
This guide sets out who does what: the embassy’s address and how to contact it, the four Ireland visa centres in Pakistan with their hours, what the whole process costs in euros and rupees, and the mistakes that get Pakistani applications withdrawn before anyone reads them.
Quick answer
The Embassy of Ireland, Pakistan is on Level 6, West Wing, Serena Business Complex, Khayaban-e-Suhrwardy Road, G-5/1, Islamabad, and sees visitors by appointment only. Irish visa applications from Pakistan are made online on AVATS, paid online, then handed in at a VFS Global Ireland visa centre in Islamabad, Lahore, Karachi or Mirpur within 30 days. The Dublin Visa Office decides them.
Key Facts at a Glance
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Embassy address | Level 06, West Wing, Serena Business Complex, Khayaban-e-Suhrwardy Rd, G-5/1, Islamabad |
| Ambassador | Mary O’Neill |
| Visiting the embassy | Appointments by prior arrangement only; contact through the embassy’s online form |
| Where visa files are handed in | VFS Global Ireland visa centres: Islamabad, Lahore, Karachi, Mirpur |
| Who decides Pakistani visas | Dublin Visa Office, Immigration Service Delivery |
| Visa fee (paid online in AVATS) | €60 single entry, €100 multiple entry, €25 transit |
| VFS service fee | €66.20 (PKR 21,640), paid online |
| Deadline to attend VFS | Within 30 days of submitting the AVATS form |
| Where decisions appear | The Dublin decision list on irishimmigration.ie, every Tuesday |
Embassy, VFS or Dublin: Who Does What
Three different organisations touch an Irish visa application from Pakistan, and writing to the wrong one is the most common way applicants lose weeks.
- The Embassy of Ireland in Islamabad runs Ireland’s relationship with Pakistan and looks after Irish citizens. It handles Irish passports, citizenship queries, marriage formalities for Irish citizens and the authentication of documents. Its visa page sends applicants to the online system rather than to its own counter.
- VFS Global is a private company appointed as the embassy’s official partner. It books appointments, takes in your passport and documents, collects any biometrics, forwards the file and hands your passport back. It has no say in the outcome.
- The Dublin Visa Office (ISD Visa Division, 13-14 Burgh Quay, Dublin 2) is where a visa officer reads your file and decides it. Pakistan is not covered by any of ISD’s seven overseas visa offices, so Pakistani applications come here.
In practice, that means: questions about appointments, fees at the centre and passport return go to VFS. Questions about the decision itself go to the Dublin Visa Office. The embassy is the right contact if you are an Irish citizen, or for embassy services other than visas.
Embassy of Ireland in Pakistan: Address and Contact
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Address | Embassy of Ireland, Pakistan, Level 06, West Wing, Serena Business Complex, Khayaban-e-Suhrwardy Rd, G-5/1, Islamabad |
| Opening hours | No walk-in hours: appointments are available only by prior arrangement |
| How to contact | The contact form on the embassy’s page at ireland.ie/pakistan |
| Remaining 2026 closures | 25 and 28 December (Christmas) |
| Out-of-hours emergencies (Irish citizens) | The embassy’s emergency line, or the Department of Foreign Affairs duty officer in Dublin on +353 1 408 2000 |
Do not turn up at the Serena Business Complex with a visa file. Without an appointment you will not get in, and even with one, the embassy will not accept a visa application in person.
Ireland Visa Application Centres in Pakistan
VFS Global runs four Ireland visa centres in Pakistan. All four charge the same service fee and work on appointments booked online.
| City | Address | Days | Document submission | Passport collection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Islamabad | Park Road, Chattha Bakhtawar, Chak Shahzad, Islamabad | Mon-Fri | 08:00-15:00 | 09:00-14:00 |
| Lahore | Ground Floor, MCT Madina Corporate Tower, 8 Queens Road, Lahore | Mon-Fri | 08:00-15:00 | 09:00-14:00 |
| Karachi | Bahria Complex IV, Ground Floor, Chaudhary Khaliq-uz-Zaman Road, Gizri, Clifton, Karachi | Mon-Fri | 08:00-15:00 | 09:00-14:00 |
| Mirpur (AJK) | House No. 184, F-2 Road, Sector D-3, Mirpur | Mon-Wed | 08:00-15:00 | 09:00-14:00 |
A few house rules from VFS are worth knowing before you travel to the centre. Mobile phones and tablets are not allowed inside the Pakistan centres, only one cabin-size bag is permitted per applicant, and the centres cannot store prohibited items for you. Only applicants are let in, apart from a parent or guardian with a child and someone helping an elderly or disabled applicant.
What It Costs: Euros and Rupees
| Charge | Euros | About in PKR |
|---|---|---|
| Visa fee, single entry (paid in AVATS) | €60 | about 19,600 |
| Visa fee, multiple entry | €100 | about 32,700 |
| Transit visa fee | €25 | about 8,200 |
| VFS service fee (all centres) | €66.20 | 21,640 |
| Typical total, single-entry visa | €126.20 | about 41,250 |
The rupee figures for the visa fee use the same rate VFS applies to its own fee (roughly PKR 327 to the euro), so treat them as a guide; your card will be charged at the bank’s rate on the day. The VFS fee is the only one quoted officially in rupees. Optional extras such as courier return of your passport cost more, and family members of EU citizens pay a reduced VFS fee of €57.20 (PKR 18,700).
Both fees are non-refundable, including when a visa is refused. Some applicants are exempt from the visa fee, and AVATS will tell you if you are.
How to Apply from Pakistan, Step by Step
- Get the right paperwork first. For a job, that means an approved employment permit before you apply for the visa. Our guide to the Ireland work visa from Pakistan covers the permit and the document list in detail.
- Complete the AVATS form online. Choose the correct visa type and answer every question exactly as your passport and documents show.
- Pay the visa fee online. Since 8 December 2025, applications that go to the Dublin Visa Office pay the fee inside AVATS. You get a payment confirmation email with a transaction ID; print it, because it goes in with your documents.
- Print and sign the Application Summary Form. It tells you where to hand in your documents and how to book the visa centre.
- Book and attend VFS within 30 days. If you do not attend within 30 days of submitting the online form, the application is treated as withdrawn and you have to start a new one. Pay the VFS fee online when booking.
- Wait for the Dublin decision. Search your eight-digit application number on the Dublin decision list every Tuesday. Our Ireland visa decision guide explains how.
- Collect your passport. VFS emails you when the decision is back at the centre. Collect it in person or pay for courier delivery.
Biometrics: Two Official Sources, Two Answers
This is the one point where the official sources do not line up, and you should know about it before booking. ISD’s biometrics page lists Pakistan, together with China, Hong Kong, India and Nigeria, as a place where visa applicants must give fingerprints each time they apply. VFS Global’s Pakistan page, on the other hand, still says Irish visa applicants are not currently required to give biometrics and may send a representative to submit for them.
The safe approach is to plan to attend in person and follow your Application Summary Form, which tells you what your own application needs. If it asks for fingerprints, a representative cannot give them for you.
Can You Post Your Documents Straight to Dublin?
Only if your Application Summary Form tells you to. ISD’s Dublin page gives the postal address (Visa Division, Immigration Service Delivery, 13-14 Burgh Quay, Dublin 2, D02 XK70) for applications the form directs there, and asks that they go by courier or registered post. For most applicants in Pakistan the form points to a VFS centre instead.
Bear in mind that Dublin only posts passports back to addresses in Ireland or the UK. Anyone else has to give an Irish or UK address of a friend or relative, or arrange a courier to collect the passport from Burgh Quay at their own cost. That is one more reason the VFS route is simpler from Pakistan.
Five Mistakes That Cost Pakistani Applicants Time
- Missing the 30-day window. Book the VFS slot the day you submit the online form, not after you finish collecting documents.
- Emailing the embassy about a pending visa. The embassy does not hold your file. Track it with VFS and check the Dublin list.
- Forgetting the payment confirmation. Dublin-bound applications need a copy of the AVATS payment email inside the file.
- Applying from the wrong country. You apply from where you live legally. A Pakistani living in Dubai goes through the UAE and the Abu Dhabi office, not VFS Pakistan.
- Paying an agent to “speed it up”. Nobody at the embassy, VFS or a consultancy can move your file up the Dublin queue. Dublin works through applications in date order, and offers to jump the queue are scams.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the Irish embassy in Pakistan?
The Embassy of Ireland, Pakistan is on Level 06, West Wing, Serena Business Complex, Khayaban-e-Suhrwardy Road, G-5/1, Islamabad. Visits are by prior appointment only.
Does the Irish embassy in Islamabad accept visa applications?
No. Applications from Pakistan are made online on AVATS, handed in at a VFS Global Ireland visa centre, and decided by the Dublin Visa Office.
Where can I submit an Irish visa application in Pakistan?
At the VFS Global Ireland visa centres in Islamabad, Lahore, Karachi and Mirpur. Islamabad, Lahore and Karachi are open Monday to Friday; Mirpur opens Monday to Wednesday. Documents are accepted from 08:00 to 15:00.
How much is the VFS fee for an Ireland visa in Pakistan?
€66.20, shown by VFS as PKR 21,640, paid online. It is charged on top of the Irish visa fee of €60 for single entry or €100 for multiple entry.
How long do I have to book my VFS appointment?
You must attend the visa centre within 30 days of submitting the AVATS online form. After that the application is treated as withdrawn and you need to apply again.
Who decides Irish visa applications from Pakistan?
The Dublin Visa Office of Immigration Service Delivery. Pakistan is not covered by any of ISD’s overseas visa offices.
How do I contact the Irish embassy in Pakistan?
Through the contact form on the embassy’s page at ireland.ie/pakistan. For a visa you have already lodged, contact VFS about the passport and check the Dublin decision list for the result.
Can the embassy speed up my visa decision?
No. The decision is made in Dublin, which processes applications in date order. Nobody can fast-track it for a fee.
Related Guides
- Ireland Visit Visa from Pakistan (2026)
- Ireland Work Visa from Pakistan (2026)
- Ireland Visa Decisions: How to Check Your Result
- Ireland Work Permit Processing Time
- Jobs in Ireland for Pakistanis
- Ireland Work Visa Requirements (2026)
Official Sources
- Embassy of Ireland, Pakistan: Embassy information
- Embassy of Ireland, Pakistan: How we can help
- VFS Global: Ireland visa centres in Pakistan
- ISD: Applications directed to the Dublin Visa Office
- ISD: Biometrics
- ISD: Visa offices
Verification note: addresses, hours, fees and rules in this guide were checked against the official pages above on 30 October 2026. VFS fees and centre hours can change; confirm on the VFS site before you travel. This guide is information, not legal or immigration advice.
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