DR Congo passport → Netherlands
Do Congolese citizens need a visa for the Netherlands?
Congolese passport holders need a visa for the Netherlands, applied for in advance at an embassy, consulate or visa application centre.
What this means for your trip
- Book an appointment with the embassy, consulate or its visa centre early. Waits can be long in peak season.
- Typical documents: application form, photos, bank statements, ITR, employment letter, bookings and travel insurance.
- If you already hold certain other visas, a simpler route may apply. Check the section below.
Netherlands at a glance
- Capital
- Amsterdam
- Currency
- Euro (EUR)
- Languages
- Dutch
- Calling code
- +31
- Region
- Western Europe
NL52.5°N · 5.8°EPhoto: Urdulife · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsNetherlands for other passports
- DR CongoVisa required
IndiaVisa required
United StatesVisa-free90 days
United KingdomVisa-free90 days
United Arab EmiratesVisa-free90 days
ChinaVisa required
SingaporeVisa-free90 days
PakistanVisa required
BangladeshVisa required
Sri LankaVisa required
NepalVisa required
NigeriaVisa required
PhilippinesVisa required
Nearby in Western Europe for Congolese passport holders
AustriaVisa required
BelgiumVisa required
FranceVisa required
GermanyVisa required
LiechtensteinVisa required
LuxembourgVisa required
MonacoVisa required
SwitzerlandVisa required
Common questions
Do Congolese citizens need a visa for the Netherlands?
Congolese passport holders need a visa for the Netherlands, applied for in advance at an embassy, consulate or visa application centre.
How long can Congolese citizens stay in the Netherlands?
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 the Netherlands?
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 #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 the Netherlands before you travel.