DR Congo
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Belgium visa for citizens of DR Congo
Entry requirement
Belgium requires citizens of DR Congo to hold a visa issued in advance.
- Where to apply
- 2 missions
- Visa guide
- Belgium visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at rdcongo.diplomatie.belgium.be
Which Belgium visa?
Schengen short-stay visa (type C) – tourism
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days in any rolling 180-day period across the Schengen area
- Fee
- €90
- Processing time
- The consulate normally decides within 15 calendar days of a complete application; in individual cases this can be extended up to 45 days.
For the tourist visa, Belgium’s official sources give a standard fee of €90, and applications are made on visaonweb.diplomatie.be. Processing time, as Belgium states it: The consulate normally decides within 15 calendar days of a complete application; in individual cases this can be extended up to 45 days. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days in any rolling 180-day period across the Schengen area.
Belgian missions in DR Congo
- Embassy of Belgium in Kinshasa
Boulevard du 30 Juin 133, Kinshasa
- Consulate General of Belgium in Lubumbashi
Avenue de la Lufira 990, Lubumbashi
All missions of Belgium in DR Congo
Belgium has 2 missions in DR Congo, with its embassy in Kinshasa. Consulates: Lubumbashi.
Belgium: visa decisions in DR Congo
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 31,958 | 24,142 | 7,816 | 24.5% | 64.4% |
| 2024 | 47,459 | 36,003 | 10,345 | 22.3% | 82.7% |
| 2025 | 39,612 | 25,554 | 13,674 | 34.9% | 81.4% |
In 2025, Belgium’s embassy and consulates in DR Congo (Kinshasa and Lubumbashi) received 39,612 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 25,554. 34.9% of applications were refused. In 2024 it had been 22.3%: the rate rose by 12.5 points, a sharp increase. Applications fell by 17% compared with 2024 (47,459).
For comparison, all Schengen states together refused 40.1% of the applications lodged in DR Congo that year. Belgium’s consulates worldwide refused 26.1%. Belgium was the most applied-for Schengen state in DR Congo.
You apply to the Schengen state that is your main destination (the longest stay or the main purpose; the state of first entry only when there is none), so a lower rate elsewhere is no reason to apply there. The figures cover applications lodged in DR Congo, by any nationality: mostly citizens, but also residents from other countries.
Source: European Commission, Directorate-General for Migration and Home Affairs, visa statistics for consulates 2023–2025 (© European Union, reused under CC BY 4.0). Short-stay (type C) visas. How these figures are made
Belgian citizens travelling to DR Congo
BelgiumDR Congo e-Visa DR Congo visa for citizens of Belgium
Travel advice for Belgium
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
- German Foreign Office No travel warning
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 DR Congo to Belgium, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates Belgium at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 22 July 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Belgium (updated 17 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Belgium (updated 28 October 2026).
Good to know
How long citizens of DR Congo can stay in Belgium
How long citizens of DR Congo may stay in Belgium is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How citizens of DR Congo apply
In DR Congo, applications go to the Belgian embassy in Kinshasa and the consulate in Lubumbashi, or to a visa centre acting for Belgium; fees, documents and processing times are published by Belgium.
Belgium and the Schengen area
A Schengen visa issued by Belgium lets citizens of DR Congo travel in all Schengen states; apply to Belgium when it is the main destination of the trip.
Belgium’s neighbours for citizens of DR Congo
Germany, the Netherlands, Luxembourg and France require citizens of DR Congo to obtain a visa in advance.
Belgian citizens travelling to DR Congo
Belgian citizens need an e-Visa for DR Congo, applied for online before travel and valid for up to 7 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do citizens of DR Congo need a visa for Belgium?
Belgium requires citizens of DR Congo to hold a visa issued in advance.
Where is the Belgian embassy in DR Congo?
The Belgian embassy in DR Congo is in Kinshasa; there is also a consulate in Lubumbashi.
How much does the Belgium tourist visa cost?
Belgium’s official sources give a standard fee of €90 for the tourist visa. Processing time: The consulate normally decides within 15 calendar days of a complete application; in individual cases this can be extended up to 45 days.
Do Belgian citizens need a visa for DR Congo?
Belgian citizens need an e-Visa for DR Congo, applied for online before travel and valid for up to 7 days.
Can citizens of DR Congo enter Belgium visa-free?
No; citizens of DR Congo need a visa for Belgium obtained in advance.
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.