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DR Congo visas

DR Congo visa on arrival

Visa on arrival is available to citizens of Mauritius and visitors who can prove their own or their parents' DRC origins. A separate route requires advance visa confirmation.

Ways to get a DR Congo visa on arrival

  1. Visa on arrival for citizens of Mauritius

    Visa on arrival

    Citizens of Mauritius can obtain a visa on arrival.

    Stay
    Up to 7 days
    Valid for
    Up to 7 days

    Passports that qualify (1)

  2. Visa on arrival for visitors with DRC origins

    Visa on arrival

    Visitors who can prove their own DRC origins or their parents' DRC origins can obtain a visa on arrival.

    Stay
    Up to 30 days
    1. Bring a document proving your own or your parents' DRC origins.
    2. Obtain the visa on arrival.

  3. Visa volant (advance confirmation for a visa on arrival)

    Visa on arrival

    Visitors arriving from a country with no DRC embassy may apply for advance visa confirmation.

    Stay
    7 days; extendable in the DRC
    Valid for
    7 days for the visa obtained on arrival
    1. Email a request letter to the Direction Générale de Migration, the DRC migration authority.
    2. Include a photocopy of your passport and the passport of the inviting person, or documentation for the inviting organisation.
    3. Receive the visa confirmation.
    4. Use the confirmation to obtain a visa on arrival.

Who needs it

This route is available to eligible visitors who need a visa and meet one of the listed conditions.

Good to know

  • The visa confirmation route requires an email request before arrival.
  • Only the visa obtained through the visa confirmation route is explicitly described as extendable.

Questions

Do I need a visa on arrival for the DR Congo?

This route is available to eligible visitors who need a visa and meet one of the listed conditions.

What are the ways to get a visa on arrival for the DR Congo?

There are 3 options: Visa on arrival for citizens of Mauritius (a visa at the border); Visa on arrival for visitors with DRC origins (a visa at the border); Visa volant (advance confirmation for a visa on arrival) (a visa at the border).

How long can I stay on a the DR Congo visa on arrival?

Up to 7 days or 30 days, depending on eligibility

Does my passport change whether I need a visa on arrival for the DR Congo?

Yes. Rules depend on the country that issued your passport. Open the DR Congo visa page and choose your passport for a plain answer.

Can a visa on arrival for the DR Congo be refused?

Yes. Officials can refuse a visa or entry, even after you apply. Give true answers, bring the documents asked for, and keep proof of your onward trip and money.

Where do I check the latest the DR Congo visa on arrival rules?

On the DR Congo's official immigration or foreign ministry website, or at its embassy. Rules change, so check close to your trip.

Can I change my visa on arrival once I am in the DR Congo?

Often you cannot switch visa type inside the country. Ask the immigration office before you travel if you might need to.

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