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DR Congo
DR Congo visa for Irish citizens
Entry requirement
Irish citizens need a visa for DR Congo, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa for stays of up to 7 days.
- Maximum stay
- 7 days
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- DR Congo visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index
Which DR Congo visa?
DGM e-Visa (visa volant ordinaire and visa volant spécifique)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Ordinary visa volant: seven days, single entry, extendable according to the portal. Specific visa volant: thirty days.
- Fee
- US$250
- Processing time
- 72 hours from receipt of the application.
DR Congo’s e-Visa costs US$250 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is evisa.gouv.cd. Processing time, as DR Congo states it: 72 hours from receipt of the application. Longest stay on the e-Visa: Ordinary visa volant: seven days, single entry, extendable according to the portal. Specific visa volant: thirty days.
Where to apply in Ireland
DR Congo has no embassy or consulate in Ireland on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
Citizens of DR Congo travelling to Ireland
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Travel advice for DR Congo
- US State Department Level 4: Do not travel
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all travel to parts of the country
- German Foreign Office Partial travel warning for parts of the country (Teilreisewarnung)
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
Irish citizens planning a trip to DR Congo can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates DR Congo at Level 4, do not travel (updated 14 July 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to parts of DR Congo (updated 8 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a partial travel warning (Teilreisewarnung) for parts of DR Congo (updated 16 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Irish citizens can stay in DR Congo
Irish citizens may stay in DR Congo for up to 7 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to DR Congo.
How Irish citizens apply
The e-Visa for DR Congo is applied for online on its official government portal; Irish citizens carry the approval when they travel.
DR Congo’s neighbours for Irish citizens
Zambia, Uganda and Angola admit Irish citizens visa-free. The Central African Republic and the Republic of the Congo require Irish citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Citizens of DR Congo travelling to Ireland
Citizens of DR Congo need a visa for Ireland, obtained before travel.
Frequently asked questions
Do Irish citizens need a visa for DR Congo?
Irish citizens need a visa for DR Congo, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa for stays of up to 7 days.
How long can Irish citizens stay in DR Congo?
Irish citizens can stay in DR Congo for up to 7 days with an e-Visa.
Is there an embassy of DR Congo in Ireland?
No. DR Congo has no embassy in Ireland.
How much does the DR Congo e-Visa cost?
DR Congo’s official sources give a standard fee of US$250 for the e-Visa. Processing time: 72 hours from receipt of the application.
Do citizens of DR Congo need a visa for Ireland?
Citizens of DR Congo need a visa for Ireland, obtained before travel.
Can Irish citizens enter DR Congo visa-free?
No; Irish citizens need an e-Visa for DR Congo.
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.