DR Congo passport → Israel

Do Congolese citizens need a visa for Israel?

Visa required in advance

Congolese passport holders need a visa for Israel, arranged before you travel. Depending on the country, that means an online application, a sponsor or agent, or an appointment at a visa centre.

Apply on the official site: israel-entry.piba.gov.il

Heads-up: some sources list this route as eVisa.

What this means for your trip

Start early. Some countries take the whole application online; others need a visa-centre appointment for fingerprints, and waits can be long in peak season.
Typical documents: application form, photos, bank statements, tax returns, an employment letter, bookings and travel insurance.
If you already hold certain other visas, a simpler route may apply. Check the section below.

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Israel at a glance

Capital: Jerusalem
Currency: Israeli new shekel (ILS)
Languages: Arabic, Hebrew
Calling code: +972
Region: Western Asia

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Israel for other passports

DR CongoVisa required
IndiaeVisa
United StateseTA90 days
United KingdomeTA90 days
United Arab EmirateseTA90 days
ChinaVisa required
SingaporeeTA90 days
PakistanVisa required
BangladeshVisa required
Sri LankaeVisa
NepalVisa required
NigeriaVisa required
PhilippineseTA90 days

Nearby in Western Asia for Congolese passport holders

BahrainVisa on arrival14 days
QatareVisa
SyriaeVisa
United Arab EmirateseVisa
ArmeniaVisa required
AzerbaijanVisa required
CyprusVisa required
GeorgiaVisa required

Common questions

Do Congolese citizens need a visa for Israel?

Congolese passport holders need a visa for Israel, arranged before you travel. Depending on the country, that means an online application, a sponsor or agent, or an appointment at a visa centre.

How long can Congolese citizens stay in Israel?

The allowed stay depends on the visa you are granted. Check the decision letter or entry stamp.

Can Congolese citizens get a visa on arrival in Israel?

Not under the standard rules.

How many countries can Congolese citizens visit without a visa?

41 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The DR Congo passport ranks #84 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.