Irish visa for Afghan citizens
A visa is REQUIRED for Afghan passport holders visiting Ireland for tourism and business purposes. See detailed requirements below:
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For Afghan citizens to enter Ireland for a short-term tourism purpose. | Visa required | N/A |
| Evisa | Ireland e-visa for Afghan citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Ireland visa on arrival for Afghan citizens | Not Available | |
Ireland tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Afghan passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in Ireland.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from Ireland.
If you are looking for Ireland visa information, such as available types of visas, or how to apply from Afghanistan, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Ireland nearest your place of residence.
- Karachi: The Honorary Consulate of in Karachi, ~ 1015.93 kilometers (631.27 mi) away from Kabul, Afghanistan. (Working hours: Open now. Close in 16 minutes).
- New Delhi: The Embassy of in New Delhi, ~ 1077.67 kilometers (669.63 mi) away from Kabul, Afghanistan. (Working hours: Open now. Close in 46 minutes).
Ireland visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Ireland diplomatic mission offices to Afghanistan for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Afghanistan traveling to Ireland from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Afghanistan) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 803 | N/A |
| 2009 | 719 | -10.46% |
| 2010 | 713 | -0.83% |
| 2011 | 763 | 7.01% |
| 2012 | 755 | -1.05% |
| 2013 | 826 | 9.40% |
| 2014 | 881 | 6.66% |
| 2015 | 953 | 8.17% |
| 2016 | 1,010 | 5.98% |
| 2017 | 1,034 | 2.38% |
| 2018 | 1,093 | 5.71% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Ireland & Afghanistan comparison
Ireland's area is approximately 68,890 km2 (26,598 sq mi), while the area of Afghanistan is approximately 652,860 km2 (252,070 sq mi). This means Afghanistan is 9.48 times bigger than Ireland.
As of November 2025, Ireland's population is ~5.2 million people - 38,246,728 fewer people than the population of Afghanistan.
We have highlighted Ireland & Afghanistan’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Ireland | Afghanistan | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 5,216,770 | 43,463,498 | 38.2 million fewer people live in Ireland than Afghanistan |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 87 | 69 | Ireland has 18 more diplomatic representations abroad compared with Afghanistan. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 135 | 6 | Ireland passport holders can visit 129 more countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 82 | 44 | Irish hosts 38 more foreign missions than Afghanistan. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Afghanistan travel to Ireland in one year?
The number of visitors from Afghanistan visiting Ireland in 2018 was approximately 1,093.
Comments (1)
Hello respected Irish department members.
I am an Afghan national my family live in Afghanistan my wife also worked with Adam Smith International in 2013 as you know those who have done jobs with foreigners most of them have been evacuated from Afghanistan but we still in Afghanistan with the problem of poorty education and some other would you please provide us humntrian visa.
Thanks®ards
F
Feroz Sharifi
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Useful Information
- Dublin to Kabul: 7780.89 km (4834.82 mi)
- Travel time: 16 hours 12 minutes
This page was last updated on: November 2025