DR Congo eVisa

الكونغو الديمقراطية · Kinshasa · Africa

eVisa Level 3

DR Congo offers an eVisa system that allows citizens of 51 countries to apply online. The fee is $50 USD with processing completed within 10-10 days. The visa is valid for 30 days with a maximum stay of 30 days. Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months from the date of entry.

$50

Fee (USD)

10 business days

Processing

30d

Validity

30d

Max stay

Verified: 2026-04-01 Source: evisa.gouv.cd

Requirements

✓ Valid passport (min 6 months validity beyond stay)

✓ Passport-size photo (white background)

✓ Return or onward travel ticket

✓ Proof of accommodation (hotel booking or invitation letter)

✓ Sufficient funds for stay

✓ Completed online application form

✓ Credit/debit card for payment

✓ Yellow fever vaccination certificate (if arriving from endemic country)

Key details

Entry type	Single
Multiple entry	Single entry only via eVisa portal. Multiple entry requires embassy application.
Passport validity	6 months
Blank pages	1 required
Biometric	Required
Print eVisa	recommended
Israeli stamp	Accepted
Insurance	Not required
Yellow fever	Required

Photo specifications

Size: 35x45 · 600x750 min

Background: white

Format: JPEG · max 1024KB

Face: 70-80%

Taken within: 6 months

Best time to visit

Jan

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Best OK

Shorter dry season in south. Kinshasa: Jun-Aug driest. Avoid heavy rains Oct-Nov, Mar-May.

Country information

🏛

Kinshasa

Capital

💱

CDF

Currency

📞

+243

Calling

🕐

+01:00

Timezone

👥

0.0M

Population

🗣

French

Language

Payment methods

visamastercard

Neighboring countries

Republic of CongoCentral African RepublicSouth SudanUgandaRwandaBurundiTanzaniaZambiaAngola

Tips & warnings

⚡ Apply early — processing can take up to 10 days.

⚡ Yellow fever certificate required if arriving from an endemic area.

⚡ Printing a copy of the eVisa is recommended as a backup.

⚡ Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months — check before applying.

⚡ Only apply through the official portal (evisa.gouv.cd) — avoid unofficial websites that charge extra fees.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a DR Congo eVisa cost? +

The DR Congo eVisa costs $50 USD. Single entry only via eVisa portal. Multiple entry requires embassy application.

How long does DR Congo eVisa processing take? +

Processing takes 10 business days.

What documents do I need for a DR Congo eVisa? +

Valid passport (min 6 months validity beyond stay). Passport-size photo (white background). Return or onward travel ticket. Proof of accommodation (hotel booking or invitation letter). Sufficient funds for stay. Completed online application form. Credit/debit card for payment. Yellow fever vaccination certificate (if arriving from endemic country).

How long is the DR Congo eVisa valid? +

The visa is valid for 30 days from issue date. Maximum stay is 30 days.

Can I get multiple entries for DR Congo? +

Single entry only via eVisa portal. Multiple entry requires embassy application.