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Dem. Rep. Congo visa requirements 2026

Do you need a visa for Dem. Rep. Congo? Entry rules for every passport, grouped by visa category.

Visa data last updated 2026-01-09

Region: Middle Africa | Continent: Africa

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4Visa-free
191eVisa
3Visa on arrival
0Visa required

Dem. Rep. Congo entry rules at a glance

Of the 198 passports we track, 4 can enter Dem. Rep. Congo visa-free (most commonly for up to 90 days) and 3 can get a visa on arrival. Of the rest, 191 need an eVisa or electronic travel authorisation before departure.

7 of 198 passports can travel to Dem. Rep. Congo without arranging anything before departure.

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Dem. Rep. Congo entry rules for common passports

PassportEntry rule for Dem. Rep. Congo
United States of AmericaeVisa
United KingdomeVisa
CanadaeVisa
AustraliaeVisa
GermanyeVisa
FranceeVisa
IndiaeVisa
ChinaeVisa
NigeriaeVisa
South AfricaeVisa
BrazileVisa
PhilippineseVisa

Dem. Rep. Congo visa requirements by region of passport

Number of passports from each region in each entry category for Dem. Rep. Congo.

Passport regionVisa-freeVisa on arrivaleVisaVisa required
Africa43460
Asia00510
Europe00450
North America00230
Oceania00140
South America00120

Entry rules for every passport

Visa-free 4
eVisa 191
Visa on arrival 3

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a visa to visit Dem. Rep. Congo?

It depends on your passport. Of 198 passports, 4 can enter visa-free, 3 can get a visa on arrival and 191 need an eVisa. Find your passport in the lists on this page.

Which passports can enter Dem. Rep. Congo without a visa?

4 passports have visa-free access to Dem. Rep. Congo, including Rwanda, Burundi, Congo and Zimbabwe. The most common visa-free stay is 90 days.

Does Dem. Rep. Congo offer visa on arrival?

Yes. 3 passports can obtain a visa on arrival in Dem. Rep. Congo. Carry the fee in cash, a return or onward ticket and proof of accommodation.

Can I apply for a Dem. Rep. Congo eVisa online?

191 passports are eligible for an eVisa or electronic travel authorisation for Dem. Rep. Congo. Apply only through the official government portal and allow time for processing before you fly.

Do African passport holders need a visa for Dem. Rep. Congo?

Of 53 passports from Africa, 7 can enter Dem. Rep. Congo visa-free or with a visa on arrival. The region table on this page breaks this down by category.

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About this data

Entry categories come from our passport-by-destination matrix, last updated 2026-01-09. Visa policies change, and special rules can apply to diplomatic passports, residents of third countries or travellers arriving by land. Always confirm with the destination's official immigration website or your airline before you travel.

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