# 🇨🇩 DR Congo — visa routes

> Verified visa and immigration data for DR Congo from VisaPassage.
> Canonical page: https://visapassage.com/destinations/dr-congo

14 routes with deep coverage. Every entry below is checked against official sources and carries its own verification date. Statuses describe typical eligibility — they are never a promise of approval; individual applications require review.

## Short visits by passport

- **United States**: eVisa · apply before travel
- **United Kingdom**: eVisa · apply before travel
- **Germany**: eVisa · apply before travel
- **India**: eVisa · apply before travel
- **Canada**: eVisa · apply before travel
- **Australia**: eVisa · apply before travel

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## Visit

| Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| DR Congo Airport / Port Visa on Arrival | Visa on arrival · typically eligible | 7 days | $40 | — | 1 day |
| DR Congo eVisa (Ordinary Flying Visa - Tourism) | eVisa · typically eligible | 7 days | $300 | — | 3 days |
| DR Congo Consular Travel Visa (Visa de Voyage) | Consular visa · typically eligible | 90 days | $83 | — | — |
| DR Congo Transit Visa | Consular visa · typically eligible | 7 days | $50 | — | — |
| DR Congo eVisa (Business Visit) | eVisa · typically eligible | 7 days | $300 | — | 5 days |

- **DR Congo Airport / Port Visa on Arrival** — Key documents: Passport, Visa volant authorisation, Yellow fever vaccination certificate, Invitation or host details · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: congo-autrement.e-monsite.com
- **DR Congo eVisa (Ordinary Flying Visa - Tourism)** — Key documents: Passport, Passport photograph, Yellow fever vaccination certificate, Responsible person / invitation, Proof of accommodation, Online payment confirmation · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: evisa.gouv.cd
- **DR Congo Consular Travel Visa (Visa de Voyage)** — Key documents: Visa application form, Passport, Passport photographs, Invitation or sponsorship, Proof of funds, Yellow fever vaccination certificate · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: congo-autrement.e-monsite.com
- **DR Congo Transit Visa** — Key documents: Visa application form, Passport, Onward ticket, Yellow fever vaccination certificate, Passport photographs · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: congo-autrement.e-monsite.com
- **DR Congo eVisa (Business Visit)** — Key documents: Passport, Passport photograph, Company invitation letter, Responsible person / organisation, Yellow fever vaccination certificate, Proof of accommodation, Online payment confirmation · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: evisa.gouv.cd

## Study & Training

| Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| DR Congo Student Establishment Visa | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | $100 | — | — |

- **DR Congo Student Establishment Visa** — Key documents: Establishment visa application, Letter of admission, Valid passport, Proof of means, Yellow fever vaccination certificate, Passport photographs, Fee and deposit receipt · Rights: Study: Enrolment at the admitting DRC institution. · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: congo-autrement.e-monsite.com

## Work & Self-Employment

| Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| DR Congo Work Establishment Visa & Foreigner Work Card | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | $653 | — | — |
| DR Congo Mining & Oil-Sector Expatriate Work Route | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | $653 | — | — |

- **DR Congo Work Establishment Visa & Foreigner Work Card** — Key documents: Valid passport, Employment contract, Work card approval (CNEE), Proof of qualifications and experience, Employer documentation, Yellow fever vaccination certificate, Passport photographs, Fee payment receipt · Rights: Work: Salaried work for the sponsoring employer once the work card and establishment visa are issued. · Study: Lawful residence permits study alongside work. · Residency: Renewable work-establishment residence; no fixed statutory PR clock published. DRC bars dual nationality (Art. 10 Constitution). · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: avocats.cd
- **DR Congo Mining & Oil-Sector Expatriate Work Route** — Key documents: Valid passport, Employment contract, Work card approval (CNEE), Proof of specialist qualifications, Employer / operator documentation, Yellow fever vaccination certificate, Fee payment receipt · Rights: Work: Salaried work for the mining/oil employer under the work card and establishment visa. · Study: Lawful residence permits study. · Residency: Renewable employer-tied residence; congolisation pressures favour replacement by nationals over time. · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: bankable.africa

## Invest & Capital

| Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| DR Congo Investor Establishment (ANAPI / Investment Code) | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | — | — | 30 days |

- **DR Congo Investor Establishment (ANAPI / Investment Code)** — Key documents: Investment project file, Company registration, Proof of investment capacity, Business and financial plan, Environmental and labour compliance, Establishment / work visa application · Rights: Work: Investor may manage and work in the approved enterprise via the accompanying establishment/work visa. · Study: Lawful residence permits study. · Residency: Leads to renewable establishment residence; no citizenship-by-investment (single nationality only). · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: anapi.cd

## Family & Origin

| Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| DR Congo Matrimonial Establishment Visa (Foreign Spouse) | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | $200 | — | — |

- **DR Congo Matrimonial Establishment Visa (Foreign Spouse)** — Key documents: Establishment visa application, Marriage certificate, Spouse's identity / residence document, Valid passport, Yellow fever vaccination certificate, Passport photographs, Fee and deposit receipt · Rights: Work: Resident spouse may generally work; salaried employment may still require a work card. · Study: Full access to study as a resident. · Residency: Renewable resident status; naturalisation possible only by renouncing prior nationality (single nationality rule). · Family: Covers the foreign spouse; dependent children covered under the minors establishment category. · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: congo-autrement.e-monsite.com

## Special Categories

| Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| DR Congo Establishment Visa for Religious / Philanthropic Work | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | $200 | — | — |
| DR Congo Diplomatic / Courtesy Visa | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | $0 | — | — |
| DR Congo Ordinary Establishment Visa (Professionals) | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | $700 | — | — |
| DR Congo Special / Permanent Establishment Visa | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | $653 | — | — |

- **DR Congo Establishment Visa for Religious / Philanthropic Work** — Key documents: Establishment visa application, Appointment / posting letter, Organisation registration, Valid passport, Proof of support, Yellow fever vaccination certificate, Fee and deposit receipt · Rights: Work: Authorises the religious or charitable mission with the sponsoring organisation. · Study: Lawful residence permits study. · Residency: Renewable resident status tied to the organisation; single nationality only. · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: congo-autrement.e-monsite.com
- **DR Congo Diplomatic / Courtesy Visa** — Key documents: Diplomatic or service passport, Note verbale, Mission order, Passport photographs · Rights: Family: Accredited dependants of diplomats are covered under the mission's accreditation. · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: en.wikipedia.org
- **DR Congo Ordinary Establishment Visa (Professionals)** — Key documents: Establishment visa application, Valid passport, Proof of activity, Proof of means, Yellow fever vaccination certificate, Passport photographs, Fee and deposit receipt · Rights: Work: Authorises the declared professional or economic activity. · Study: Lawful residence permits study. · Residency: Renewable resident status (carte de résident); no published statutory PR/naturalisation clock and single nationality only. · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: congo-autrement.e-monsite.com
- **DR Congo Special / Permanent Establishment Visa** — Key documents: Establishment visa application, Valid passport, Evidence of durable ties, Proof of means, Yellow fever vaccination certificate, Passport photographs, Fee and deposit receipt · Rights: Work: Settled residents may work and conduct economic activity. · Study: Full access to study as a resident. · Residency: Long-term/permanent resident status; single nationality bars dual citizenship and no published naturalisation clock from this status. · Family: Spouse and dependent children covered via matrimonial establishment visas alongside the principal. · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: congo-autrement.e-monsite.com

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