Botswana
DR Congo
DR Congo visa for citizens of Botswana
Entry requirement
Citizens of Botswana need an e-Visa for DR Congo, applied for online before travel and valid 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.
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.
Where to apply in Botswana
DR Congo has no embassy or consulate in Botswana on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
Citizens of DR Congo travelling to Botswana
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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.
Before travelling from Botswana to DR Congo, it helps to know the official travel advice: 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). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long citizens of Botswana can stay in DR Congo
Citizens of Botswana may stay in DR Congo for up to 7 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to DR Congo.
How citizens of Botswana apply
The e-Visa for DR Congo is applied for online on its official government portal; citizens of Botswana carry the approval when they travel.
DR Congo’s neighbours for citizens of Botswana
Tanzania, Rwanda, Zambia, Uganda and Angola admit citizens of Botswana visa-free. The Central African Republic and the Republic of the Congo require citizens of Botswana to obtain a visa in advance.
Citizens of DR Congo travelling to Botswana
Citizens of DR Congo need an e-Visa for Botswana, applied for online before travel. The rule is the same in both directions between Botswana and DR Congo.
Frequently asked questions
Do citizens of Botswana need a visa for DR Congo?
Citizens of Botswana need an e-Visa for DR Congo, applied for online before travel and valid for up to 7 days.
How long can citizens of Botswana stay in DR Congo?
Citizens of Botswana can stay in DR Congo for up to 7 days with an e-Visa.
Is there an embassy of DR Congo in Botswana?
No. DR Congo has no embassy in Botswana.
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 Botswana?
Citizens of DR Congo need an e-Visa for Botswana, applied for online before travel.
Can citizens of Botswana enter DR Congo visa-free?
No; citizens of Botswana 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.