DR Congo visa at a glance
- Government visa fee
- USD 50
- Processing time
- About 10 business days
- Validity
- Short stay (commonly issued for 7-90 days depending on type)
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Visa required?
- Nationals of eligible countries, including Indian and Singapore passport holders (Singapore e-visa noted as 7-day validity).
- Arrival card
- Arrival card
Do you need a visa for DR Congo?
Travellers from Some African states (Rwanda?, Burundi, Zimbabwe, Kenya, Mauritius, Tanzania — check). can generally enter DR Congo without a visa. An e-Visa is available — e-VISA via the official portal evisa.gouv.cd — pay ~USD 50 online, PLUS a mandatory USD 90 'VAP' fee collected at the border on arrival. Apply only on the official site; avoid extra-charging third parties.. Nationals of eligible countries, including Indian and Singapore passport holders (Singapore e-visa noted as 7-day validity).
Who does NOT need a visa
Passport holders from Some African states (Rwanda?, Burundi, Zimbabwe, Kenya, Mauritius, Tanzania — check). do not require a visa for DR Congo for eligible short visits. Always confirm your passport type and length of stay against the official source before travelling.
Reviewed against official government sources (DRC Direction Générale de Migration — e-Visa) · Last verified 19 August 2026 · HolidaySG — licensed Singapore travel agency (TA04014).
Official DR Congo visa options
Verified from government sources · 19 Aug 2026e-Visa / embassy visa
Official fee: USD 50- Validity
- Short stay (commonly issued for 7-90 days depending on type)
- Max stay
- 90 days
- Time to approval
- About 10 business days
- Processing time
- About 10 business days
- Where to apply
- Official portal (evisa.gouv.cd)
Who needs it: Nationals of eligible countries, including Indian and Singapore passport holders (Singapore e-visa noted as 7-day validity).
Visa-free: Some African states (Rwanda?, Burundi, Zimbabwe, Kenya, Mauritius, Tanzania — check).
Required documents
- Passport valid at least 6 months beyond stay
- Passport-size photo (white background)
- Return or onward travel ticket
- Proof of accommodation (hotel booking or invitation letter)
- Proof of sufficient funds
- Yellow fever vaccination certificate
Arrival card: Arrival card
Extra charges: Mandatory USD 90 VAP fee paid at the airport/seaport/land border on arrival, applies to all e-visa travellers
SECURITY: eastern DRC — most governments advise against travel; check advisories.
Source: DRC Direction Générale de Migration — e-Visa · verified 19 Aug 2026. Government fees & rules change — we re-confirm at the time of your application.
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