Visa rules by passportLast checked October 17, 2026
Do citizens of the Central African Republic need a visa for the DR Congo?
Central African RepublicDR CongoVisa requiredNationals of the Central African Republic need a visa for short stays in the DR Congo.
Diaspora: about 368,125 people born in the Central African Republic live there (UN DESA 2024).
The visa route
eVisa (flying visa / visa volant) and airport visaThe 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.Requirements and documentsAnother passport?
Rules depend on the passport you travel on. Visas or residence elsewhere can open easier entry.
Official sources
Rules change: check the official page before you travel.
General information from official sources, not legal advice.