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Who needs a visa for DR Congo?

Entry rules for DR Congo by nationality, for short tourist or business visits, from Direction Générale de Migration (DGM), Democratic Republic of the Congo, official e-Visa portal, checked .

In brief

Citizens of 1 countries and territories can visit DR Congo without a visa. Everyone else, 190 nationalities, applies online for an eVisa or ETA.

Visa-free
1
On arrival
0
eVisa or ETA
190
Visa required
0

About 7.8 bn people (99% of the world's other nationalities by population) need a visa arranged before they travel to DR Congo: a visa, an eVisa or a visa only with another permit.

Checked 4 Nov 2026Source: Direction Générale de Migration, Democratic Republic of the Congo…Burundi, Congo, Rwanda and 4 more: not verified (the source leaves them unclear)Report a change

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DR Congo entry rules at a glance

GroupStayNationalitiesExamplesSource
Visa-freeNot stated1KenyaEmbassy of the Democratic Republic of the Congo in Nairobi
eVisaNot stated190India, China, United States, IndonesiaDirection Générale de Migration, Democratic Republic of the Congo…

Visa-free: Kenya

1 nationality

No visa is needed; the official source does not state how long you may stay.

Source: Embassy of the Democratic Republic of the Congo in Nairobi, checked For Kenyan Citizens, entry to the DRC is Visa-Free.

eVisa: India, China, the US and 187 more

190 nationalities

Everyone not listed above applies online for an eVisa.

Nationalities not listed above: the official source says so in as many words.

Source: Direction Générale de Migration (DGM), Democratic Republic of the Congo, official e-Visa portal, checked C. tout étranger désireux de venir en RDC pour la visite et tourisme.In English: (Who can apply for an electronic visa for the DRC?) C. any foreigner wishing to come to the DRC for a visit and tourism.

Where to apply

Apply for the eVisa only on the official site, evisa.gouv.cd. Look-alike sites charge extra for the same form.

These rules cover ordinary passports and short visits; work, study and transit have their own rules.

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FAQ

Do I need a visa to visit DR Congo?

It depends on your passport: 1 nationalities are visa-free and 190 can use an eVisa or ETA. Choose your passport above.

Do Indian citizens need a visa for DR Congo?

Yes, but online: Indian citizens apply for an eVisa before they travel (Direction Générale de Migration (DGM), Democratic Republic of the Congo, official e-Visa portal, checked 4 Nov 2026).

Do US citizens need a visa for DR Congo?

Yes, but online: US citizens apply for an eVisa before they travel (Direction Générale de Migration (DGM), Democratic Republic of the Congo, official e-Visa portal, checked 4 Nov 2026).

Can I apply for a DR Congo visa online?

Yes, if you are eligible: 190 nationalities can apply online for an eVisa or ETA. Apply only at evisa.gouv.cd.

Sources and changes

  1. Embassy of the Democratic Republic of the Congo in Nairobiambardcke.org · checked 4 Nov 2026
  2. e-Visa FAQ (who can apply, fees, validity)evisa.gouv.cd · checked 4 Nov 2026
  3. DR Congo e-Visa (official, evisa.gouv.cd)evisa.gouv.cd · checked 4 Nov 2026
  4. Direction Générale de Migration: visas (offline for maintenance on 2026-10-31)dgm.cd · checked 4 Nov 2026
  1. All groups checked against Direction Générale de Migration (DGM), Democratic Republic of the Congo. No change since.

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