Burkina Faso
DR Congo
DR Congo visa for citizens of Burkina Faso
Entry requirement
Citizens of Burkina Faso need a visa for DR Congo, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa for stays of up to 7 days.
- Maximum stay
- 7 days
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- DR Congo visa guide
Checked 7 November 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 Burkina Faso
DR Congo has no embassy or consulate in Burkina Faso on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
Citizens of DR Congo travelling to Burkina Faso
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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 Burkina Faso 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 citizens of Burkina Faso can stay in DR Congo
Citizens of Burkina Faso may stay in DR Congo for up to 7 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to DR Congo.
How citizens of Burkina Faso apply
The e-Visa for DR Congo is applied for online on its official government portal; citizens of Burkina Faso carry the approval when they travel.
DR Congo’s neighbours for citizens of Burkina Faso
The Central African Republic and Rwanda admit citizens of Burkina Faso visa-free. Angola requires citizens of Burkina Faso to obtain a visa in advance.
Citizens of DR Congo travelling to Burkina Faso
Citizens of DR Congo need a visa for Burkina Faso, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa. The rule is the same in both directions between Burkina Faso and DR Congo.
Frequently asked questions
Do citizens of Burkina Faso need a visa for DR Congo?
Citizens of Burkina Faso need a visa for DR Congo, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa for stays of up to 7 days.
How long can citizens of Burkina Faso stay in DR Congo?
Citizens of Burkina Faso can stay in DR Congo for up to 7 days with an e-Visa.
Is there an embassy of DR Congo in Burkina Faso?
No. DR Congo has no embassy in Burkina Faso.
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 Burkina Faso?
Citizens of DR Congo need a visa for Burkina Faso, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
Can citizens of Burkina Faso enter DR Congo visa-free?
No; citizens of Burkina Faso need an e-Visa for DR Congo.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 7 November 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.