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Denmark visa for citizens of DR Congo

Entry requirement

Visa required

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

Where to apply
No mission in your country

Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index

Which Denmark visa?

Schengen visa (type C) for tourism

Key facts

Maximum stay
Up to 90 days in any 180-day period in the Schengen Area
Fee
€90
Processing time
Up to 15 days once the mission has registered the case, or up to 45 days if it is referred to the Danish Immigration Service; waiting times at individual missions can be much longer.

Apply on ApplyVisa – Danish online visa application (Ministry of Foreign Affairs)

All visa types for Denmark

Denmark’s tourist visa costs €90 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is applyvisa.um.dk. Processing time, as Denmark states it: Up to 15 days once the mission has registered the case, or up to 45 days if it is referred to the Danish Immigration Service; waiting times at individual missions can be much longer. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.

Where to apply in DR Congo

Denmark 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.

Danish citizens travelling to DR Congo

DenmarkDR Congo e-Visa DR Congo visa for citizens of Denmark

Travel advice for Denmark

  • 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.

Before travelling from DR Congo to Denmark, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Denmark at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 16 September 2024), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Denmark (updated 11 August 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Denmark (updated 13 October 2026).

Good to know

How long citizens of DR Congo can stay in Denmark

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

How citizens of DR Congo apply

Denmark has no embassy or career consulate in DR Congo. Citizens of DR Congo apply through a mission of Denmark accredited to DR Congo from abroad, or through another Schengen state that represents Denmark for visas; the official visa portal of Denmark names the right place.

Denmark and the Schengen area

A Schengen visa issued by Denmark lets citizens of DR Congo travel in all Schengen states; apply to Denmark when it is the main destination of the trip.

Denmark’s neighbours for citizens of DR Congo

Germany requires citizens of DR Congo to obtain a visa in advance.

Danish citizens travelling to DR Congo

Danish 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 Denmark?

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

Is there an embassy of Denmark in DR Congo?

No. Denmark has no embassy in DR Congo.

How much does the Denmark tourist visa cost?

Denmark’s official sources give a standard fee of €90 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Up to 15 days once the mission has registered the case, or up to 45 days if it is referred to the Danish Immigration Service; waiting times at individual missions can be much longer.

Do Danish citizens need a visa for DR Congo?

Danish 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 Denmark visa-free?

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