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Cyprus visa for citizens of DR Congo

Visa required

Citizens of DR Congo need a visa for Cyprus, obtained before travel.

Where to apply
No mission in your country

Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index

Which Cyprus visa?

Short-stay visa (Category C)

Key facts

Maximum stay
Up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
Fee
€90
Processing time
Normally 15 days; up to 45 days if further checks or documents are needed.

All visa types for Cyprus

Cyprus’ tourist visa costs €90 at the standard rate published by its authorities. Processing time, as Cyprus states it: Normally 15 days; up to 45 days if further checks or documents are needed. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period.

Where citizens of DR Congo apply for a visa for Cyprus

Cyprus has no embassy or consulate in DR Congo on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.

Measured from Kinshasa, Cypriot embassies and consulates are closest in Pretoria, South Africa (2,754 km), Cairo, Egypt (4,183 km) and Tel Aviv, Israel (4,541 km). Cyprus sets which of its missions takes applications from DR Congo; the mission or the official visa portal confirms it before an appointment is booked.

Cypriot citizens travelling to DR Congo

CyprusDR Congo e-Visa DR Congo visa for citizens of Cyprus

Travel advice for Cyprus

  • 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 Cyprus can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates Cyprus at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 31 May 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Cyprus (updated 14 August 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Cyprus (updated 15 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.

Good to know

How long citizens of DR Congo can stay in Cyprus

How long citizens of DR Congo may stay in Cyprus is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.

How citizens of DR Congo apply

Cyprus has no embassy or career consulate in DR Congo. Citizens of DR Congo apply through a mission of Cyprus accredited to DR Congo from abroad; the official visa portal of Cyprus names the right place.

Cypriot citizens travelling to DR Congo

DR Congo requires a visa from Cypriot citizens, available online as an e-Visa for up to 7 days.

Frequently asked questions

Do citizens of DR Congo need a visa for Cyprus?

Citizens of DR Congo need a visa for Cyprus, obtained before travel.

Is there an embassy of Cyprus in DR Congo?

No. Cyprus has no embassy in DR Congo. The nearest Cypriot embassy is in Pretoria, South Africa, 2,754 km from Kinshasa.

How much does the Cyprus tourist visa cost?

Cyprus’ official sources give a standard fee of €90 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Normally 15 days; up to 45 days if further checks or documents are needed.

Do Cypriot citizens need a visa for DR Congo?

DR Congo requires a visa from Cypriot citizens, available online as an e-Visa for up to 7 days.

Can citizens of DR Congo enter Cyprus visa-free?

No; citizens of DR Congo need a visa for Cyprus 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.