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DR Congo entry requirements
What you need to enter DR Congo: visa rules by passport, vaccines, arrival airports and practical details for your trip.
Travel advice. Some regions have security risks. Check your foreign ministry's travel advice for the areas you plan to visit.
Entry rules change often. We checked these on 27 October 2026 against the sources below. Confirm with the embassy before you book.
Visa rules by passport
| Passports | Entry | Fee | Stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| All 14 passports we cover | eVisa | See portal | Up to 7 days (tourist eVisa) |
Most EU passports: Park visits in the east are usually arranged with visa support from the park operator.
Detailed guide for your passport
Health and vaccines
Yellow fever. A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required for all arriving travellers (usually from 9 months or 1 year of age).
Malaria. Malaria is present across most of the country. Ask a travel clinic about antimalarial tablets.
Routine vaccines should be up to date. Travel clinics commonly also discuss hepatitis A, typhoid and, for longer rural stays, rabies. Book 6 to 8 weeks before departure.
Practical details
- Capital
- Kinshasa
- Currency
- Congolese franc (CDF)
- Languages
- French, Lingala, Swahili
- Plug types
- C, D, E
- Best time
- June to September
- Main airports
- Kinshasa (FIH), Goma (GOM)
Highlights of DR Congo
- Virunga National Park
- Kahuzi-Biéga gorillas
- Congo River
Frequently asked questions
Do EU citizens need a visa for DR Congo?
Yes. Most EU passport holders need a visa (evisa).
Is a yellow fever vaccination required for DR Congo?
A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required for all arriving travellers (usually from 9 months or 1 year of age).
Is there malaria in DR Congo?
Malaria is present across most of the country. Ask a travel clinic about antimalarial tablets.
What is the best time to visit DR Congo?
June to September is generally the best time to visit.
What currency is used in DR Congo?
The currency is the Congolese franc (CDF). Cards work in cities and larger hotels; carry some cash for markets and rural areas.
Sources
- WHO: Yellow fever vaccination requirements, country list
- Wikipedia: Visa requirements for German citizens (EU reference)
- Wikipedia: Visa requirements for British citizens
- Wikipedia: Visa requirements for United States citizens
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