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Country guideLast checked October 17, 2026

Visas and immigration in DR Congo

1 route from official government sources, grouped by type. Each guide covers who it's for, the requirements and where to apply.

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Visiting DR Congo

Short-stay rules by passport, from official sources. Last checked October 17, 2026.

3 passports visa-free
246 passports need a visa

Passports that can visit without a visa

Burundi
Republic of the Congo
Rwanda

Visit & tourism1 pathway

eVisa (flying visa / visa volant) and airport visa
The Direction Générale de Migration (DGM) runs an eVisa that is requested and granted online. It lets the traveller present at any entry point of the DRC, where a 7-day single-entry airport visa (VAP) is stamped into the passport. There are three types: specific flying visa, ordinary flying visa and family-visit flying visa. Large parts of eastern DRC are affected by armed conflict, and several governments advise against all travel there.
Temporary only
Last checked October 17, 2026
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