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Egypt visa for citizens of DR Congo

Entry requirement

Visa required

Citizens of DR Congo must obtain a visa before travelling to Egypt.

Where to apply
1 mission

Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index

Which Egypt visa?

Tourist visa issued by an Egyptian embassy or consulate

Key facts

Processing time
Set by each mission. The Egyptian consulate in Washington allows at least 10 business days, and 6 to 8 weeks for nationalities needing prior security approval.

All visa types for Egypt

Processing time, as Egypt states it: Set by each mission. The Egyptian consulate in Washington allows at least 10 business days, and 6 to 8 weeks for nationalities needing prior security approval.

Egyptian missions in DR Congo

Egypt has 1 mission in DR Congo, with its embassy in Kinshasa.

Egyptian citizens travelling to DR Congo

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Travel advice for Egypt

  • US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
  • 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.

Before travelling from DR Congo to Egypt, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Egypt at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 14 July 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to parts of Egypt (updated 27 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a partial travel warning (Teilreisewarnung) for parts of Egypt (updated 13 October 2026).

Good to know

How long citizens of DR Congo can stay in Egypt

How long citizens of DR Congo may stay in Egypt 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 Egyptian embassy in Kinshasa, or to a visa centre acting for Egypt; fees, documents and processing times are published by Egypt.

Egypt’s neighbours for citizens of DR Congo

Sudan and Palestine require citizens of DR Congo to obtain a visa in advance.

Egyptian citizens travelling to DR Congo

Egyptian 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 Egypt?

Citizens of DR Congo must obtain a visa before travelling to Egypt.

Where is the Egyptian embassy in DR Congo?

The Egyptian embassy in DR Congo is in Kinshasa.

Do Egyptian citizens need a visa for DR Congo?

Egyptian 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 Egypt visa-free?

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