DR Congo passport → Kenya
Do Congolese citizens need a visa for Kenya?
Visa-free entry90 days
Congolese passport holders can visit Kenya 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.
Kenya at a glance
- Capital
- Nairobi
- Currency
- Kenyan shilling (KES)
- Languages
- English, Swahili
- Calling code
- +254
- Region
- Eastern Africa
KE1.0°N · 38.0°EPhoto: Clarke Dhana · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsKenya for other passports
- DR CongoVisa-free90 days
IndiaeTA90 days
United StateseTA90 days
United KingdomeTA90 days
United Arab EmirateseTA90 days
ChinaeTA90 days
SingaporeVisa-free90 days
PakistaneTA90 days
BangladesheTA90 days
Sri LankaeTA90 days
NepaleTA90 days
NigeriaVisa-free60 days
PhilippineseTA90 days
Nearby in Eastern Africa for Congolese passport holders
Common questions
Do Congolese citizens need a visa for Kenya?
Congolese passport holders can visit Kenya without a visa for up to 90 days.
How long can Congolese citizens stay in Kenya?
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 Kenya?
You do not need one: entry is visa-free.
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 #85 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia, Visa requirements for Democratic Republic of the Congo citizens (edited 29 May 2026), CC BY-SA 4.0. Last checked 11 Oct 2026. Rules change. Always confirm with the official embassy or immigration website of Kenya before you travel.