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Germany visa for citizens of DR Congo
Entry requirement
Germany requires citizens of DR Congo to hold a visa issued in advance.
- Where to apply
- 3 missions
- Visa guide
- Germany visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at kinshasa.diplo.de
Which Germany visa?
Schengen visa (type C) for tourism
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days in any 180-day period
- Fee
- €90
- Processing time
- Usually 15 days after the mission receives the file, up to 45 days in individual cases; any waiting time for an appointment comes on top.
Germany’s tourist visa costs €90 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is videx.diplo.de. Processing time, as Germany states it: Usually 15 days after the mission receives the file, up to 45 days in individual cases; any waiting time for an appointment comes on top. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
German missions in DR Congo
- Embassy of Germany in Kinshasa
82, Avenue Roi Baudouin, Kinshasa-Gombe.
- Honorary Consulate of Germany in Bukavu
Avenue Masikita 9, Bukavu.
- Honorary Consulate of Germany in Lubumbashi
1223 Avenue Lumumba, Commune de Lubumbashi.
All missions of Germany in DR Congo
Germany has 3 missions in DR Congo, with its embassy in Kinshasa. Honorary consulates, which normally do not take visa applications: Bukavu and Lubumbashi.
Germany: visa decisions in DR Congo
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 205 | 127 | 22 | 10.8% | 63.8% |
| 2024 | 252 | 171 | 39 | 15.7% | 56.1% |
| 2025 | 305 | 229 | 18 | 6.1% | 72.5% |
In 2025, Germany’s embassy and consulates in DR Congo (Kinshasa) received 305 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 229. 6.1% of applications were refused. In 2024 it had been 15.7%: the rate fell by 9.6 points, a clear improvement for applicants. Applications rose by 21% compared with 2024 (252).
For comparison, all Schengen states together refused 40.1% of the applications lodged in DR Congo that year, from 34.9% at the consulates of Belgium to 72.9% at those of Switzerland. Germany’s consulates worldwide refused 13.1%. Germany was the 5th 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
German citizens travelling to DR Congo
GermanyDR Congo e-Visa DR Congo visa for citizens of Germany
Travel advice for Germany
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
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 Germany can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates Germany at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 12 May 2025) and the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Germany (updated 11 August 2026).
Good to know
How long citizens of DR Congo can stay in Germany
How long citizens of DR Congo may stay in Germany 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 German embassy in Kinshasa, or to a visa centre acting for Germany; fees, documents and processing times are published by Germany.
Germany and the Schengen area
A Schengen visa issued by Germany lets citizens of DR Congo travel in all Schengen states; apply to Germany when it is the main destination of the trip.
Germany’s neighbours for citizens of DR Congo
Switzerland, Poland, the Netherlands, Denmark, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Luxembourg, France and Austria require citizens of DR Congo to obtain a visa in advance.
German citizens travelling to DR Congo
DR Congo requires a visa from German citizens, available online as an e-Visa for up to 7 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do citizens of DR Congo need a visa for Germany?
Germany requires citizens of DR Congo to hold a visa issued in advance.
Where is the German embassy in DR Congo?
The German embassy in DR Congo is in Kinshasa.
How much does the Germany tourist visa cost?
Germany’s official sources give a standard fee of €90 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Usually 15 days after the mission receives the file, up to 45 days in individual cases; any waiting time for an appointment comes on top.
Do German citizens need a visa for DR Congo?
DR Congo requires a visa from German citizens, available online as an e-Visa for up to 7 days.
Can citizens of DR Congo enter Germany visa-free?
No; citizens of DR Congo need a visa for Germany 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.