DR Congo visa requirements for Mauritian citizens
Mauritian citizens get a visa on arrival in the DR Congo, for up to 7 days.
MUS
Mauritius
COD
DR Congo
Visa on arrival
A border visa for people who already have online approval.
- Visa
- On arrival
- Max stay
- 7 days
- Fee
- US$90
- Last updated
- 11 November 2026
Special rules for Mauritian citizens in DR Congo
Mauritians can get a 7-day visa on arrival
- Get a visa on arrival for up to 7 days.
- With DR Congo origins, get up to 30 days on arrival.
- For 30 days, bring proof of your or your parents’ origins.
What to do
Bring the arrival fee in cash, in a widely accepted currency, plus a passport photo.
Have your return or onward ticket and accommodation details ready.
Queue at the visa-on-arrival desk before immigration in the DR Congo.
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 Mauritius
- Plugs C EAdapter for some
- MoneyCDF FC
- Time−3h
- DrivingOn the rightLook left first
- LanguageFrenchSpoken at home too
- 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
Other Africa passports
Going to DR Congo
Easier trips nearby
Places close to DR Congo with simpler entry for you.
Questions
Are there special rules for Mauritian citizens visiting DR Congo?
Mauritian passport holders can get a visa on arrival for up to 7 days.
Do mauritian citizens need a visa for the DR Congo?
Mauritian citizens get a visa on arrival in the DR Congo, for up to 7 days.
How long can mauritian citizens stay in the DR Congo?
Up to 7 days each visit with the visa on arrival rule. Staying longer can mean a fine or a ban from coming back.
Can I get the DR Congo visa at the airport?
Yes. Mauritian citizens get the visa when they land in the DR Congo. Carry cash for the fee, a passport photo, your return ticket and hotel details.
Do congolese citizens need a visa for Mauritius?
Congolese citizens do not need a visa for Mauritius. Show your passport at the border and stay up to 90 days.
Do other Africa passports get easier entry to the DR Congo?
Burundi, Congo, Kenya, Rwanda Tanzania, and 2 more can enter without applying before they travel.
Which countries near DR Congo are easier for mauritian citizens?
Angola, Gabon, Benin, Botswana Eswatini, and 3 more let mauritian citizens in without applying before travel.
What should I carry to the DR Congo?
Bring the arrival fee in cash, in a widely accepted currency, plus a passport photo. Have your return or onward ticket and accommodation details ready.
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 Mauritius passport?
It ranks #34 and reaches 122 destinations without applying ahead.
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