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Dem. Rep. Congo passport visa requirements 2026

Where a Dem. Rep. Congo passport gets you in visa-free, with a visa on arrival, with an eVisa, or only with a visa arranged in advance.

Visa data last updated 2026-01-09

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16Visa-free
43eVisa
26Visa on arrival
113Visa required

Dem. Rep. Congo passport at a glance

With a Dem. Rep. Congo passport you can enter 16 destinations visa-free and 26 with a visa on arrival, so 42 of the 198 destinations we track need no paperwork before you fly. Another 43 issue an eVisa or electronic travel authorisation online, and 113 require a visa from an embassy or consulate before travel.

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

DestinationEntry rule for Dem. Rep. Congo passports
United States of AmericaVisa required
United KingdomVisa required
Schengen Area (Germany, France, Italy…)Visa required
CanadaVisa required
AustraliaeVisa
JapanVisa required
ChinaVisa required
United Arab EmirateseVisa
TurkeyVisa required
ThailandVisa required
IndiaVisa required
South AfricaeVisa

Access by region

Number of destinations in each category for Dem. Rep. Congo passport holders.

RegionVisa-freeVisa on arrivaleVisaVisa required
Africa9141515
Asia281724
Europe00243
North America40514
Oceania1328
South America0129

Longest visa-free stays

Where Dem. Rep. Congo passport holders can stay the longest without a visa:

Full list of destinations

Visa-free 16
eVisa 43
Visa on arrival 26
Visa required 113

Frequently asked questions

How many countries can Dem. Rep. Congo passport holders visit without a visa?

Dem. Rep. Congo passport holders can visit 16 destinations visa-free, including Singapore, Kenya, Philippines, Rwanda, Mauritius, Seychelles and others. Adding the 26 destinations that offer a visa on arrival, 42 destinations need no visa arranged in advance.

Which countries offer visa on arrival to Dem. Rep. Congo passport holders?

26 destinations offer a visa on arrival to Dem. Rep. Congo passport holders, including Maldives, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Tanzania, Senegal, Ghana, Cape Verde, Bolivia and others. Fees, onward-ticket and proof-of-funds requirements still apply at the border.

Where can Dem. Rep. Congo passport holders travel with an eVisa?

43 destinations let Dem. Rep. Congo passport holders apply online for an eVisa or electronic travel authorisation, including United Arab Emirates, Malaysia, Indonesia, South Korea, South Africa, Georgia, Vietnam, Qatar and others.

Do Dem. Rep. Congo passport holders need a visa for Europe's Schengen Area?

Dem. Rep. Congo passport holders need a visa issued before travel in the Schengen Area, which covers 29 European countries including France, Germany, Italy, Spain and Hungary. One Schengen visa or visa-free stay covers all member states, limited to 90 days in any 180-day period.

Do Dem. Rep. Congo passport holders need a visa for the United States?

Dem. Rep. Congo passport holders need a visa issued before travel for the United States, according to our data.

Do Dem. Rep. Congo passport holders need a visa for the United Kingdom?

Dem. Rep. Congo passport holders need a visa issued before travel for the United Kingdom, according to our data.

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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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