Where the DR Congo passport holders can go visa-free
231 countries and territories: visa-free โ 22, electronic travel authorisation โ 1, visa on arrival โ 11, e-visa โ 57, visa required โ 140. Rules change โ check the destination's official website before you travel.
With a the DR Congo passport you can enter 23 countries and territories visa-free or with an electronic travel authorisation. In 68 more countries, you get the visa online or at the border.
- Updated 19 October 2026
- 231 countries and territories
- references disagree: 22
By country
Filter by entry type or search by name. โReferences disagreeโ means different sources give different answers โ check the destination's official website.
Visa-free ยท 22
- Barbados90 days
- Benin90 days
- Burundi90 days
- Cook Islands31 days
- Dominica21 days
- Gambia90 days
- Haiti90 days
- Kenya90 days
- Mauritius90 days
- Micronesia30 days
- Niue30 days
- Philippines30 days
- Pitcairn Islands14 days
- Rwanda90 days
- Saint Vincent and the Grenadines90 days
- Samoa60 days
โ ๏ธ References disagree โ another reference (January 2025) says: Visa on arrival
- Seychelles90 days
- Singapore30 days
- Suriname90 days
โ ๏ธ References disagree โ another reference (January 2025) says: Visa required
Details
An entrance fee of USD 50 or EUR 50 must be paid online prior to arrival. Multiple entry e-Visa is also available.
- Tanzania
โ ๏ธ References disagree โ another reference (January 2025) says: Visa on arrival
- Uganda90 days
- Zimbabwe90 days
Travel authorisation ยท 1
- Sri Lanka30 days
โ ๏ธ References disagree โ another reference (January 2025) says: Visa on arrival
Visa on arrival ยท 11
- Bangladesh30 days
- Cape Verde
- Comoros45 days
- Ghana30 days
- Guinea-Bissau90 days
- Macau
- Maldives30 days
- Palau30 days
- Senegal90 days
- Timor-Leste30 days
- Tuvalu30 days
E-visa ยท 57
- Afghanistan30 days
โ ๏ธ References disagree โ another reference (January 2025) says: Visa required
Details
Visa is not required in case born in Afghanistan or can proof that one of their parents is a national of Afghanistan or born in Afghanistan. e-Visa : Visitors must arrive at Kabul International (KBL).
- Albania90 days
Details
Visa is not required for Holders of a valid multiple-entry Schengen, UK or US visa has been previously used once or residence permit of Ireland, Schengen, UK, US or UAE 10 years.
- Anguilla
- Antigua and Barbuda
- Australia
Details
May apply online (Online Visitor e600 visa).
- Bahamas90 days
- Bahrain14 days
- Bhutan90 days
Details
The Sustainable Development Fee (SDF) of 200 USD per person, per night for almost all visitors to Bhutan. Additionally, if payment is made in US dollars from September 1, 2023 to August 31, 2027, the SDF is 100 USD.
- Bolivia30 days
- Botswana90 days
- Burkina Faso30 days
Details
Only if arriving at Ouagadougou Airport.
- Cambodia30 days
- Cameroon
- Chad
โ ๏ธ References disagree โ another reference (January 2025) says: Visa required
- Colombia
- Cรดte dโIvoire90 days
โ ๏ธ References disagree โ another reference (January 2025) says: Travel authorisation
- Cuba90 days
Details
Can be extended up to 90 days with a fee.
- Djibouti90 days
- Ecuador
- Equatorial Guinea
- Ethiopia90 days
Details
Visa on arrival is obtainable only at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport. e-Visa holders must arrive via Addis Ababa Bole International Airport. e-Visa is available for 30 or 90 days.
- Fiji
โ ๏ธ References disagree โ another reference (January 2025) says: Visa required
- Gabon90 days
- Guinea90 days
- Hong Kong
- Indonesia60 days
- Iran30 days
- Kyrgyzstan60 days
- Libya30 days
- Madagascar90 days
Details
For stays of 61 to 90 days, the visa fee is 59 USD.
- Malawi90 days
- Malaysia30 days
- Mauritania30 days
Details
Available at NouakchottโOumtounsy International Airport.
- Mongolia30 days
- Montserrat
- Mozambique30 days
Details
Prior authorization obtained online for visa on arrival or border visa.
- Namibia90 days
โ ๏ธ References disagree โ another reference (January 2025) says: Visa required
- Nepal90 days
- Nigeria30 days
- Pakistan90 days
- Papua New Guinea60 days
Details
Visitors may apply for a visa online under the "Tourist - Own Itinerary" category.
- Qatar
Details
Travelers can apply for a visa on the Hayya website.
- Saint Helena
- Saint Kitts and Nevis
- Sรฃo Tomรฉ and Prรญncipe
- Serbia90 days
โ ๏ธ References disagree โ another reference (January 2025) says: Visa required
Details
90 days within any 180-day period. Transfers allowed. Visa free for a maximum stay of 90 days for valid visa holders or residents of the European Union member states and the United States.
- Sierra Leone90 days
- Somalia30 days
Details
All visitors must have an approved Electronic Visa (eTAS) before the start of their journey.
- South Africa30 days
Details
e-Visa holders must arrive via O. R. Tambo International Airport.
- South Sudan
Details
Obtainable online. Printed visa authorization must be presented at the time of travel.
- Syria
- Togo15 days
- Trinidad and Tobago90 days
โ ๏ธ References disagree โ another reference (January 2025) says: Visa required
- Vanuatu120 days
โ ๏ธ References disagree โ another reference (January 2025) says: Visa required
- Venezuela
โ ๏ธ References disagree โ another reference (January 2025) says: Visa required
- Vietnam
Details
e-Visa is valid for 90 days and multiple entry.
- Zambia90 days
Visa required ยท 140
- Algeria
Details
Visitors on tours organized to some southern regions by an approved travel agency may obtain a visa on arrival for up to 30 days.
- American Samoa
- Andorra
- Angola
- Argentina
Details
The AVE (High Speed Travel) is open to Democratic Republic of the Congo citizens holding valid, current ordinary passports traveling to Argentina for tourism. To do so, they must hold a valid category B2/J/B1/O/P (P1-P2-P3)/E/H-1B visa issued by the United States of America.
- Armenia
- Aruba
- Austria
- Azerbaijan
- Belarus
- Belgium
- Belize
- Bermuda
- Bosnia & Herzegovina
- Brazil
- British Indian Ocean Territory
- British Virgin Islands
- Brunei
- Bulgaria
- Canada
- Caribbean Netherlands
- Cayman Islands
- Central African Republic
- Chile
- China
- Congo
- Costa Rica
- Croatia
- Curaรงao
- Cyprus
- Czechia
- Denmark
- Dominican Republic
- Egypt
- El Salvador
โ ๏ธ References disagree โ another reference (January 2025) says: E-visa
Details
In cases where a visa cannot be issued due to unexpected circumstances or force majeure, visitors may apply for a visa through the Special Entry Permit (PEI).
- Eritrea
- Estonia
- Eswatini
- Falkland Islands
- Faroe Islands
- Finland
- France
- French Guiana
- French Polynesia
- Georgia
โ ๏ธ References disagree โ another reference (January 2025) says: E-visa
Details
e-Visa is eligible with valid visa/travel documents any OCED country.
- Germany
- Gibraltar
- Greece
- Greenland
- Grenada
- Guam
- Guatemala
- Guyana
- Honduras
- Hungary
- Iceland
- India
- Iraq
โ ๏ธ References disagree โ another reference (January 2025) says: E-visa
- Ireland
- Israel
- Italy
- Jamaica
- Japan
- Jordan
- Kazakhstan
- Kiribati
- Kosovo
- Kuwait
- Laos
- Latvia
- Lebanon
Details
In addition to a visa, an approval should be obtained from the Immigration department of the General Directorate of General Security (La Surete Generale).
- Lesotho
โ ๏ธ References disagree โ another reference (January 2025) says: E-visa
- Liberia
- Liechtenstein
- Lithuania
- Luxembourg
- Mali
- Malta
- Marshall Islands
- Mayotte
- Mexico
Details
Visa is not required for Holders of a valid visa of Canada, US, UK or a Schengen State and Permanent residence of Canada, Chile, Colombia, Schengen State, Japan, UK, US Entry may be refused by immigration officials for individuals who were previously denied a US visa, even if holding a valid Mexican visa.
- Moldova
โ ๏ธ References disagree โ another reference (January 2025) says: E-visa
Details
Citizens holding a residence permit or a valid visa issued by one of the member states of the European Union or one of the parties to the Schengen Agreement can apply for an electronic visa.
- Monaco
- Montenegro
Details
Visa not required for holders of a valid Australia, Japan, Canada, New Zealand, Ireland, US, UK or a Schengen Visa. Holders of residence permit in the United Arab Emirates may enter, in Montenegro for a duration of 10 days
- Morocco
Details
May apply for an e-Visa if holding a valid visa or a residency document issued by one of the following countries: Schengen Area, Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, United Kingdom, United States a residency document issued by Cyprus, Japan, United Arab Emirates.
- Myanmar
- Nauru
- Netherlands
- New Caledonia
- New Zealand
Details
Holders of an Australian Permanent Resident Visa or Resident Return Visa may be granted a New Zealand Resident Visa on arrival permitting indefinite stay (pursuant to the Trans-Tasman Travel Arrangement), subject to meeting character requirements and obtaining an Electronic Travel Authority prior to departure.
- Nicaragua
Details
Visa on arrival if holding valid visas issued by United States, Canada, or Schengen Member State.
- Niger
- North Korea
- North Macedonia
- Northern Mariana Islands
- Norway
- Oman
โ ๏ธ References disagree โ another reference (January 2025) says: E-visa
- Palestine
- Panama
- Paraguay
- Peru
- Poland
- Portugal
- Puerto Rico
- Rรฉunion
- Romania
- Russia
- Saint Lucia
- Saint Pierre and Miquelon
- San Marino
- Saudi Arabia
- Sint Maarten
- Slovakia
- Slovenia
- Solomon Islands
- South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands
- South Korea
โ ๏ธ References disagree โ another reference (January 2025) says: E-visa
- Spain
- Sudan
- Sweden
- Switzerland
- Taiwan
- Tajikistan
โ ๏ธ References disagree โ another reference (January 2025) says: E-visa
- Thailand
- Tokelau
- Tonga
- Tunisia
- Tรผrkiye
- Turkmenistan
Details
When transiting between two non-bordering countries, visitors can obtain a Turkmenistan transit visa for a five-day stay. This must be applied for in advance at the Turkmenistan Embassy. Visitors must also submit copies of the visas for the country of entry into Turkmenistan and the country of departure from Turkmenistan. Visa fee is 20 USD.
- Turks and Caicos Islands
- Ukraine
- United Arab Emirates
โ ๏ธ References disagree โ another reference (January 2025) says: E-visa
Details
May apply using 'Smart service'.
- United Kingdom
- United States
- United States Virgin Islands
- Uruguay
- Uzbekistan
- Vatican City
Details
Open borders but de facto follows Italian visa policy.
- Wallis and Futuna
- Yemen
Details
Yemen introduced an e-Visa system for visitors who meet certain eligibility requirements (group travel of 10 or more people, business trips, and transit etc.).
Visas for the DR Congo citizens
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