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DR Congo visa for Belgian citizens
Entry requirement
DR Congo requires a visa from Belgian citizens, available online as an e-Visa for up to 7 days.
- Maximum stay
- 7 days
- Where to apply
- 3 missions
- Visa guide
- DR Congo visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at ambardc.eu
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.
For the e-Visa, DR Congo’s official sources give a standard fee of US$250, and applications are made on 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.
Missions of DR Congo in Belgium
- Embassy of DR Congo in Brussels
Rue Marie De Bourgogne, 30, 1000 Bruxelles, Brussels
- Consulate General of DR Congo in Antwerp
Justitiestraaat, 6B, 2000 Antwerpen
- Honorary Consulate of DR Congo in Charleroi
Rue des Mulets, 62, 6111 Landelies, Charleroi
All missions of DR Congo in Belgium
DR Congo has 3 missions in Belgium, with its embassy in Brussels. Consulates: Antwerp. Honorary consulates, which normally do not take visa applications: Charleroi.
Citizens of DR Congo travelling to Belgium
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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.
For a trip from Belgium to DR Congo, the published travel advice reads as follows: 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).
Good to know
How long Belgian citizens can stay in DR Congo
Belgian citizens may stay in DR Congo for up to 7 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to DR Congo.
How Belgian citizens apply
The e-Visa for DR Congo is applied for online on its official government portal; Belgian citizens carry the approval when they travel.
DR Congo’s neighbours for Belgian citizens
Rwanda, Zambia and Angola admit Belgian citizens visa-free. The Central African Republic and the Republic of the Congo require Belgian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Citizens of DR Congo travelling to Belgium
Belgium requires citizens of DR Congo to hold a visa issued in advance.
Frequently asked questions
Do Belgian citizens need a visa for DR Congo?
DR Congo requires a visa from Belgian citizens, available online as an e-Visa for up to 7 days.
How long can Belgian citizens stay in DR Congo?
Belgian citizens can stay in DR Congo for up to 7 days with an e-Visa.
Where is the embassy of DR Congo in Belgium?
The embassy of DR Congo in Belgium is in Brussels; there is also a consulate in Antwerp.
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 Belgium?
Belgium requires citizens of DR Congo to hold a visa issued in advance.
Can Belgian citizens enter DR Congo visa-free?
No; Belgian 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.