DR Congo
Canada
Canada visa for citizens of DR Congo
Entry requirement
Citizens of DR Congo must obtain a visa before travelling to Canada.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Canada visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at canadainternational.gc.ca
Which Canada visa?
Visitor visa (temporary resident visa, TRV)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Usually up to 6 months per entry, as decided by the border officer
- Fee
- CA$100
- Processing time
- Varies by country; check IRCC’s processing time tool. Time starts after biometrics
For the tourist visa, Canada’s official sources give a standard fee of CA$100, and applications are made on canada.ca. Processing time, as Canada states it: Varies by country; check IRCC’s processing time tool. Time starts after biometrics. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Usually up to 6 months per entry, as decided by the border officer.
Canadian missions in DR Congo
Canada has 1 mission in DR Congo, with its embassy in Kinshasa.
Canadian citizens travelling to DR Congo
CanadaDR Congo e-Visa DR Congo visa for citizens of Canada
Travel advice for Canada
- US State Department Level 1: Exercise normal precautions
- 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.
Citizens of DR Congo planning a trip to Canada can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates Canada at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 4 June 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Canada (updated 2 June 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Canada (updated 13 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long citizens of DR Congo can stay in Canada
How long citizens of DR Congo may stay in Canada 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 Canadian embassy in Kinshasa, or to a visa centre acting for Canada; fees, documents and processing times are published by Canada.
Canada’s neighbours for citizens of DR Congo
The United States requires citizens of DR Congo to obtain a visa in advance.
Canadian citizens travelling to DR Congo
Canadian citizens need a visa for DR Congo, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa for stays of up to 7 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do citizens of DR Congo need a visa for Canada?
Citizens of DR Congo must obtain a visa before travelling to Canada.
Where is the Canadian embassy in DR Congo?
The Canadian embassy in DR Congo is in Kinshasa.
How much does the Canada tourist visa cost?
Canada’s official sources give a standard fee of CA$100 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Varies by country; check IRCC’s processing time tool. Time starts after biometrics.
Do Canadian citizens need a visa for DR Congo?
Canadian citizens need a visa for DR Congo, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa for stays of up to 7 days.
Can citizens of DR Congo enter Canada visa-free?
No; citizens of DR Congo need a visa for Canada 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.