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DR Congo visa for Canadian citizens
Entry requirement
DR Congo requires a visa from Canadian citizens, available online as an e-Visa for up to 7 days.
- Maximum stay
- 7 days
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- DR Congo visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at ambardcongocanada.ca
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.
Missions of DR Congo in Canada
- Embassy of DR Congo in Ottawa
Range Road 18, Ottawa
DR Congo has 1 mission in Canada, with its embassy in Ottawa.
Citizens of DR Congo travelling to Canada
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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 Canada 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 Canadian citizens can stay in DR Congo
Canadian citizens may stay in DR Congo for up to 7 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to DR Congo.
How Canadian citizens apply
The e-Visa for DR Congo is applied for online on its official government portal; Canadian citizens carry the approval when they travel.
DR Congo’s neighbours for Canadian citizens
Rwanda, Zambia and Angola admit Canadian citizens visa-free. The Central African Republic and the Republic of the Congo require Canadian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Citizens of DR Congo travelling to Canada
Canada requires citizens of DR Congo to hold a visa issued in advance.
Frequently asked questions
Do Canadian citizens need a visa for DR Congo?
DR Congo requires a visa from Canadian citizens, available online as an e-Visa for up to 7 days.
How long can Canadian citizens stay in DR Congo?
Canadian citizens can stay in DR Congo for up to 7 days with an e-Visa.
Where is the embassy of DR Congo in Canada?
The embassy of DR Congo in Canada is in Ottawa.
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 Canada?
Canada requires citizens of DR Congo to hold a visa issued in advance.
Can Canadian citizens enter DR Congo visa-free?
No; Canadian 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.