Congo passport → DR Congo
Do Congolese citizens need a visa for the DR Congo?
Visa-free entry90 days
Congolese passport holders can visit the DR Congo without a visa for up to 90 days.
What this means for your trip
- Carry a passport valid for at least six months beyond your travel dates; this is the most common rule.
- Immigration may ask for a return or onward ticket, hotel bookings and proof of funds.
- Visa-free entry is for tourism and short visits. Work and long stays need a proper visa.
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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
- CongoVisa-free90 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 Congolese passport holders
CameroonVisa-free90 days
Central African RepublicVisa-free90 days
ChadVisa-free90 days
Equatorial GuineaVisa-free90 days
GabonVisa-free90 days
Sao Tome and PrincipeeVisa
AngolaVisa required
Common questions
Do Congolese citizens need a visa for the DR Congo?
Congolese passport holders can visit the DR Congo without a visa for up to 90 days.
How long can Congolese citizens stay in the DR Congo?
Up to 90 days under the current visa-free rule. Longer stays need a different visa.
Can Congolese citizens get a visa on arrival in the DR Congo?
You do not need one: entry is visa-free.
How many countries can Congolese citizens visit without a visa?
47 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Congo passport ranks #78 of 93 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0). Updated weekly. Rules can change, so give the official site a quick look before you fly.