DR Congo visa requirements for Guatemalan citizens
Guatemalan citizens need a visa for the DR Congo, from its embassy or consulate.
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Guatemala
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DR Congo
Visa needed
A visa for people visiting DRC for tourism.
- Visa
- Required
- Last updated
- 11 November 2026
What to do
Find the DR Congo's embassy or consulate that covers where you live.
Prepare the application form, photos, bank statements and travel bookings.
Book an appointment early; processing can take several weeks.
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Ways into DR Congo
Visitor visas cover tourism and short visits.
eVisaOrdinary online visaOnline approval for eligible visitors, followed by a visa at the border.
- Stay
- 7 days
- Fee
- US$300
- Processing
- 3 days
- Entries
- Single
How to apply
- Create an account on the official visa website.
- Send the form and pay 50 USD.
- Pay 250 USD after approval.
- Download and print the approval for travel.
Documents required
- Fingerprints
- The site advertises 3 days; terms allow 3–7 working days, possibly longer.
- The FAQ says the border stay can be extended; confirm fees and steps.
eVisaCompany online visaAn online visa for companies, with a listed 30-day stay.
- Stay
- 30 days
- Fee
- US$850
- Processing
- 3 days
How to apply
- Create an account on the official visa website.
- Send the form and pay 50 USD.
- Pay 800 USD after approval.
- Download the visa.
Documents required
- Fingerprints
- The site advertises 3 days; terms allow 3–7 working days, possibly longer.
- The FAQ does not explain this option's border steps or any border fee.
Visa on arrivalPre-approved border visaA border visa for people who already have online approval.
- Stay
- 7 days
- Fee
- US$90
- Entries
- Single
How to apply
- Get online approval before you travel.
- Show your approval and passport at the border.
- Pay 90 USD for the border visa.
Documents required
- Passport
- Online visa approval
- The FAQ says any entry point accepts it, including land, sea and lake borders.
- The stay can be extended; confirm border steps because official sources disagree.
Visa requiredTourist visitor visaA visa for people visiting DRC for tourism.
- Processing
- 10 days
Official pageDocuments required
- Return ticket
- Hotel booking
- Vaccination certificate; the Antwerp checklist does not name a vaccine. vaccine
Visa requiredVisitor travel visaA visa for people visiting DRC.
- Processing
- 14 days
Sources (15)Last updated 11 November 2026
- General Directorate of Migration: official electronic visa portal
- Official electronic visa FAQ
- Electronic visa portal terms
- Electronic visa privacy and identity verification policy
- Washington embassy: visa application information; indexed text read, direct URL returned an error
- Washington embassy: consular fees
- Washington embassy: submission instructions
- Washington embassy: foreign-worker visas
- London embassy: application instructions and older fee table
- London embassy: newer consular application portal
- India embassy: visa types, requirements, fees and submission
- Antwerp consulate: entry, transit and residence overview
- Antwerp consulate: services, visa fees and processing
- Antwerp consulate: visa supporting-document checklist
- DRC tourism portal: entry and short-stay rules
Coming from Guatemala
- Plugs C EAdapter needed
- MoneyCDF FC
- Time+7h
- DrivingOn the rightSame as home
- LanguageFrench
- Emergency112 police
Planning your DR Congo trip
- Académie des Beaux-ArtsIts gallery is a place to see art and meet Congolese artists.
- Henri Kalama Akulez's private studioThe source describes this abstract artist's studio as worth a visit.
- Tropical landscapesThe country has rainforests, waterways and wildlife, although large areas are unsafe to visit.
Scams to watch for in DR Congo
- Pickpocketing in busy marketsThieves take money, phones or other valuables from pockets and bags. Busy markets give them chances to get close.
- Airport bribe demandsCorrupt officials or police ask travellers for bribes during airport procedures. These demands are separate from airport charges that come with receipts.
- Fake police asking you to enter a carPeople claim to be police to take your money or valuables. A group of men may show a fake police identity card and tell you to get into their car to go to a police station.
About DR Congo
The Democratic Republic of the Congo is a Central African state across most of the Congo basin.
- Capital
- Kinshasa
- Money
- Congolese franc (FC)
- Languages
- French, Kongo, Lingala
- Time zone
- 2 time zones
- Cars drive on the
- right side
- Calling code
- +243
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Questions
Do guatemalan citizens need a visa for the DR Congo?
Guatemalan citizens need a visa for the DR Congo, from its embassy or consulate.
Where do I apply for a DR Congo visa?
At the DR Congo's embassy or consulate that covers where you live. Book an appointment early, as it can take several weeks.
Does a US, UK or Schengen visa help guatemalan citizens enter the DR Congo?
We have no record of the DR Congo relaxing its rules for guatemalan citizens who hold another country's visa. Check with the embassy before you rely on one.
Do congolese citizens need a visa for Guatemala?
Congolese citizens need a visa for Guatemala, from its embassy or consulate.
Do other Americas passports get easier entry to the DR Congo?
None of the 10 other Americas passports we compared enter without applying first.
Which countries near DR Congo are easier for guatemalan citizens?
Mauritius, Seychelles, Zambia, Burundi Cape Verde, and 3 more let guatemalan citizens in without applying before travel.
What should I carry to the DR Congo?
Find the DR Congo's embassy or consulate that covers where you live. Prepare the application form, photos, bank statements and travel bookings.
What money is used in the DR Congo?
Congolese franc (FC). Carry some cash for arrival, especially if a visa fee is paid at the border.
What language do people speak in the DR Congo?
French, Kongo, Lingala Luba-Lulua, and 1 more.
How strong is the Guatemala passport?
It ranks #37 and reaches 116 destinations without applying ahead.
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