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Ireland visa for citizens of DR Congo

Visa required

Ireland requires citizens of DR Congo to hold a visa issued in advance.

Where to apply
No mission in your country

Checked 31 October 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

Ireland’s tourist visa costs €60 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is 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 DR Congo apply for a visa for Ireland

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

Measured from Kinshasa, Irish embassies and consulates are closest in Abuja, Nigeria (1,727 km), Lusaka, Zambia (1,879 km) and Kampala, Uganda (1,987 km). Ireland sets which of its missions takes applications from DR Congo; the mission or the official visa portal confirms it before an appointment is booked.

Irish citizens travelling to DR Congo

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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.

For a trip from DR Congo to Ireland, the published travel advice reads as follows: 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 DR Congo can stay in Ireland

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

How citizens of DR Congo apply

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

Ireland’s neighbours for citizens of DR Congo

The United Kingdom requires citizens of DR Congo to obtain a visa in advance.

Irish citizens travelling to DR Congo

Irish citizens need an e-Visa for DR Congo, applied for online before travel and valid for up to 7 days.

Frequently asked questions

Do citizens of DR Congo need a visa for Ireland?

Ireland requires citizens of DR Congo to hold a visa issued in advance.

Is there an embassy of Ireland in DR Congo?

No. Ireland has no embassy in DR Congo. The nearest Irish embassy is in Abuja, Nigeria, 1,727 km from Kinshasa.

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 DR Congo?

Irish citizens need an e-Visa for DR Congo, applied for online before travel and valid for up to 7 days.

Can citizens of DR Congo enter Ireland visa-free?

No; citizens of DR Congo need a visa for Ireland obtained in advance.

Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 31 October 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.