Democratic Republic of the Congo Passport & Visa Requirements

Print our full travel guide to Democratic Republic of the Congo

Passport & Visa

Visa Agencies: Avoid the stress and queues, get a visa agency to arrange your visa.
Travel Visa Pro, San Francisco, USA. (866) 378-1722 or www.TravelVisaPro.com
Global Visas, Democratic Republic of the Congo: Visa support by qualified lawyers in Africa

Entry requirements for Americans: US nationals require a passport valid on arrival, and a visa, to enter the DRC.

Entry requirements for UK nationals: British nationals require a passport valid on arrival, and a visa, to enter the DRC.

Entry requirements for Canadians: Canadian nationals require a passport valid on arrival, and a visa, to enter the DRC.

Entry requirements for Australians: Australian nationals require a passport valid on arrival, and a visa, to enter the DRC.

Entry requirements for South Africans: South African nationals require a passport valid on arrival, and a visa, to enter the DRC.

Entry requirements for New Zealanders: New Zealand nationals require a passport valid on arrival, and a visa, to enter the DRC.

Entry requirements for Irish nationals: Irish nationals require a passport valid on arrival, and a visa, to enter the DRC.

Passport/Visa Note: All foreigners entering the DRC require a visa obtained in advance, as well as a yellow fever vaccination certificate. If no diplomatic representation in country of origin, visas will only be granted on-arrival to passengers holding a pre-notification letter issued by the Direction Generale de Migration (DGM) officials. Documents and tickets for return or onward travel are required. NOTE: It is highly recommended that your passport has at least six months validity remaining after your intended date of departure from your travel destination. Immigration officials often apply different rules to those stated by travel agents and official sources.


Note: Passport and visa requirements are liable to change at short notice. Travellers are advised to check their entry requirements with their embassy or consulate.