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DR Congo visa for Australian citizens
Entry requirement
DR Congo requires a visa from Australian citizens, available online as an e-Visa for up to 7 days.
- Maximum stay
- 7 days
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- DR Congo visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index
Which DR Congo visa?
DGM e-Visa (visa volant ordinaire and visa volant spécifique)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Ordinary visa volant: seven days, single entry, extendable according to the portal. Specific visa volant: thirty days.
- Fee
- US$250
- Processing time
- 72 hours from receipt of the application.
DR Congo’s e-Visa costs US$250 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is evisa.gouv.cd. Processing time, as DR Congo states it: 72 hours from receipt of the application. Longest stay on the e-Visa: Ordinary visa volant: seven days, single entry, extendable according to the portal. Specific visa volant: thirty days.
Where to apply in Australia
DR Congo has no embassy or consulate in Australia on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
Citizens of DR Congo travelling to Australia
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Travel advice for DR Congo
- US State Department Level 4: Do not travel
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all travel to parts of the country
- German Foreign Office Partial travel warning for parts of the country (Teilreisewarnung)
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
Australian citizens planning a trip to DR Congo can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates DR Congo at Level 4, do not travel (updated 14 July 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to parts of DR Congo (updated 8 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a partial travel warning (Teilreisewarnung) for parts of DR Congo (updated 16 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Australian citizens can stay in DR Congo
Australian citizens may stay in DR Congo for up to 7 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to DR Congo.
How Australian citizens apply
The e-Visa for DR Congo is applied for online on its official government portal; Australian citizens carry the approval when they travel.
DR Congo’s neighbours for Australian citizens
Rwanda, Zambia and Angola admit Australian citizens visa-free. The Central African Republic and the Republic of the Congo require Australian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Citizens of DR Congo travelling to Australia
Citizens of DR Congo need a visa for Australia, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa. The rule is the same in both directions between Australia and DR Congo.
Frequently asked questions
Do Australian citizens need a visa for DR Congo?
DR Congo requires a visa from Australian citizens, available online as an e-Visa for up to 7 days.
How long can Australian citizens stay in DR Congo?
Australian citizens can stay in DR Congo for up to 7 days with an e-Visa.
Is there an embassy of DR Congo in Australia?
No. DR Congo has no embassy in Australia.
How much does the DR Congo e-Visa cost?
DR Congo’s official sources give a standard fee of US$250 for the e-Visa. Processing time: 72 hours from receipt of the application.
Do citizens of DR Congo need a visa for Australia?
Citizens of DR Congo need a visa for Australia, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
Can Australian citizens enter DR Congo visa-free?
No; Australian citizens need an e-Visa for DR Congo.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 31 October 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.