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Ireland visa for citizens of the Central African Republic

Visa required

Ireland requires citizens of the Central African Republic to hold a visa issued in advance.

Where to apply
No mission in your country

Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index

Which Ireland visa?

Short stay 'C' visit visa (tourism)

Key facts

Maximum stay
Up to 90 days; the immigration officer at the border writes the permitted date on the landing stamp and may give less.
Fee
€60
Processing time
Decisions are made in date order; the general guide is about 8 weeks from the date the visa office receives the file, longer if documents are missing or need checking.

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All visa types for Ireland

For the tourist visa, Ireland’s official sources give a standard fee of €60, and applications are made on visas.inis.gov.ie. Processing time, as Ireland states it: Decisions are made in date order; the general guide is about 8 weeks from the date the visa office receives the file, longer if documents are missing or need checking. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days; the immigration officer at the border writes the permitted date on the landing stamp and may give less.

Where citizens of the Central African Republic apply for a visa for Ireland

Ireland has no embassy or consulate in Central African Republic on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.

Measured from Bangui, Irish embassies and consulates are closest in Abuja, Nigeria (1,331 km), Kampala, Uganda (1,622 km) and Nairobi, Kenya (2,118 km). Ireland sets which of its missions takes applications from the Central African Republic; the mission or the official visa portal confirms it before an appointment is booked.

Irish citizens travelling to the Central African Republic

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Travel advice for Ireland

  • US State Department Level 1: Exercise normal precautions
  • UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
  • German Foreign Office No travel warning

What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.

Before travelling from the Central African Republic to Ireland, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Ireland at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 19 March 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Ireland (updated 4 September 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Ireland (updated 13 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.

Good to know

How long citizens of the Central African Republic can stay in Ireland

How long citizens of the Central African Republic may stay in Ireland is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.

How citizens of the Central African Republic apply

Ireland has no embassy or career consulate in the Central African Republic. Citizens of the Central African Republic apply through a mission of Ireland accredited to the Central African Republic from abroad; the official visa portal of Ireland names the right place.

Ireland’s neighbours for citizens of the Central African Republic

The United Kingdom requires citizens of the Central African Republic to obtain a visa in advance.

Irish citizens travelling to the Central African Republic

Irish citizens need a visa for the Central African Republic, obtained before travel. The rule is the same in both directions between the Central African Republic and Ireland.

Frequently asked questions

Do citizens of the Central African Republic need a visa for Ireland?

Ireland requires citizens of the Central African Republic to hold a visa issued in advance.

Is there an embassy of Ireland in the Central African Republic?

No. Ireland has no embassy in the Central African Republic. The nearest Irish embassy is in Abuja, Nigeria, 1,331 km from Bangui.

How much does the Ireland tourist visa cost?

Ireland’s official sources give a standard fee of €60 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Decisions are made in date order; the general guide is about 8 weeks from the date the visa office receives the file, longer if documents are missing or need checking.

Do Irish citizens need a visa for the Central African Republic?

Irish citizens need a visa for the Central African Republic, obtained before travel.

Can citizens of the Central African Republic enter Ireland visa-free?

No; citizens of the Central African Republic need a visa for Ireland obtained in advance.

Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 7 November 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.