How to get a Ireland visa from DR Congo

• The Irish visa application form should be fully signed and completed by the applicant.
• The original passport, valid for at least 6 months after the date of departure from Ireland with at least 2 blank visa pages.
• 2 recent passport photographs (not more than 6 months old).
• A copy of a valid residence permit if the applicant is not a citizen of DR Congo.
• A signed invitation letter from the host in Ireland giving full details of the reason for the visit to Ireland (holiday, visiting family/friends etc), stating their relationship with the applicant and their address.
• A copy of the host’s passport bio-page and signature.
• A copy of your reference’s current Irish residence permission if the applicant is a non-Ireland national.
• Details of any previous Irish visa applications you have made, including any which were refused. Failure to disclose previous visa refusals will result in your Irish visa application being refused.
• Photocopy of any original documentation to do with previous visa refusal(s).
• If you are staying in a hotel, a copy of the confirmation of the reservation and the contact information of the host is required.
• Bank statements for the 6-month period immediately prior to the application showing the most recent transactions for the account and availability of sufficient funds to cover the costs of the proposed trip.
• In the event that a spouse is supporting the applicant, partner or family member in Ireland they should provide, an original, signed and dated letter stating that they are undertaking to support the applicant during the trip to Ireland, bank statements to the same criteria as described above and evidence of their relationship to the applicant.
• Applications for children under 18 years of age are required to provide a copy of the original birth certificate showing the names of both parents.
• Written consent of both parents for the child to travel to Ireland or original legal documentation showing sole-guardianship and a photocopy of this document •
• Original photo ID for both parents, as named on the child’s birth certificate, which includes signatures and a photocopy of these documents is required.

• The business visa is issued to immigrants visiting Ireland for business purposes.
• With this visa, applicants can meet up with partners in Ireland to negotiate and sign business contracts.
• One recent passport photograph that's taken on a white background and meets the photo specifications is required.
• An original passport with a validity of not less than 6 months to the proposed date of departure.
• Applicants are be required to submit proof of travel insurance that has a minimum coverage of €30,000.
• Non-Ireland are to provide a valid residence permit.
• A letter of introduction from the company in DR Congo explaining its commercial activities, the position of the applicant held, stating awareness of applicant’s business leave and purpose of the trip.
• An invitation letter from the company in Ireland detailing the purpose of the visit and the nature of the business to be carried out.
• Proof of previous business relationships with the Irish company is also needed for this visa application.
• Applicants cannot seek public funds with this visa while in the country.
• Applicants are expected to exit Ireland before the expiration of the visa.

Applicants can travel to Ireland with their pet only if the pet has a pet passport, including a microchip and a rabies vaccine at least 21 days before travel to the Republic of Ireland.