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๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ซ Does an Afghan need a visa for Ireland ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ช?

Visa required

Yes. Afghan passport holders need a visa for Ireland, applied for at an embassy or consulate of Ireland before travelling.

Checked against Wikipedia's list of visa requirements for Afghan citizens on 2026-10-04. Entry rules change: confirm with the embassy of Ireland or its official government website before you travel.

What this means for your trip

You apply at an embassy, consulate or authorised visa centre of the destination, usually with an application form, passport photos, bank statements, travel itinerary and accommodation bookings.

Processing takes days to weeks, and some embassies require an interview; start the application well before your trip.

Your passport should normally be valid for at least six months beyond your planned departure date and have blank pages for stamps; many countries apply this rule.

Ireland at a glance

Capital: Dublin ยท Currency: Euro (EUR, โ‚ฌ) ยท Official languages: English, Irish ยท Calling code: +353

U.S. State Department travel advisory for Ireland: Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions (updated 20 March 2026). It is written for U.S. citizens; read the advisory before you book.

Plugs and voltage

You need a travel adapter: Ireland uses plug types G, Afghanistan uses C, F. Mains voltage differs (Ireland: 230 V; Afghanistan: 240 V): most phone and laptop chargers accept 100โ€“240 V, but single-voltage devices such as some hair dryers need a converter.

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The other way round

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ช Irish passport holders visiting Afghanistan: Irish passport holders need a visa for Afghanistan, applied for at an embassy or consulate of Afghanistan before travelling.

The Afghan passport at a glance

5visa-free
2ETA
14visa on arrival
51e-Visa
126visa required

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Questions

Do Afghan citizens need a visa for Ireland?

Afghan passport holders need a visa for Ireland, applied for at an embassy or consulate of Ireland before travelling.

Does an Irish need a visa for Afghanistan?

Irish passport holders need a visa for Afghanistan, applied for at an embassy or consulate of Afghanistan before travelling.