Bulgaria passport → DR Congo
Do Bulgarian citizens need a visa for the DR Congo?
Bulgarian passport holders need an eVisa for the DR Congo for up to 7 days. You apply and pay online before you travel.
What this means for your trip
- Apply on the official government portal and keep a printed copy of the approval.
- Processing usually takes a few working days; apply at least two weeks ahead.
- Check that the eVisa type matches your purpose of travel.
DR Congo at a glance
- Capital
- Kinshasa
- Currency
- Congolese franc (CDF)
- Languages
- French, Kikongo, Lingala, Tshiluba, Swahili
- Calling code
- +243
- Region
- Middle Africa
DR Congo for other passports
- BulgariaeVisa7 days
IndiaeVisa7 days
United StateseVisa7 days
United KingdomeVisa7 days
United Arab EmirateseVisa7 days
ChinaeVisa7 days
SingaporeeVisa7 days
PakistaneVisa7 days
BangladesheVisa7 days
Sri LankaeVisa7 days
NepaleVisa7 days
NigeriaeVisa7 days
PhilippineseVisa7 days
Nearby in Middle Africa for Bulgarian passport holders
AngolaVisa-free30 days
Sao Tome and PrincipeVisa-free15 days
CamerooneVisa
ChadeVisa
Equatorial GuineaeVisa
GaboneVisa90 days
Central African RepublicVisa required
CongoVisa required
Common questions
Do Bulgarian citizens need a visa for the DR Congo?
Bulgarian passport holders need an eVisa for the DR Congo for up to 7 days. You apply and pay online before you travel.
How long can Bulgarian citizens stay in the DR Congo?
Up to 7 days under the current evisa rule. Longer stays need a different visa.
Can Bulgarian citizens get a visa on arrival in the DR Congo?
Not under the standard rules.
How many countries can Bulgarian citizens visit without a visa?
156 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Bulgaria passport ranks #8 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia, Visa requirements for Bulgarian citizens (edited 10 Oct 2026), CC BY-SA 4.0. Last checked 11 Oct 2026. Rules change. Always confirm with the official embassy or immigration website of the DR Congo before you travel.