DR Congo
Greece
Greece visa for citizens of DR Congo
Entry requirement
Greece requires citizens of DR Congo to hold a visa issued in advance.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Greece visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at mfa.gr
Which Greece visa?
Schengen short-stay visa (type C) for tourism
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days in any 180-day period in the whole Schengen area.
- Fee
- €90
- Processing time
- Decision normally within 15 calendar days of an admissible application; longer in individual cases that need more checks (the Visa Code allows up to 45 days).
For the tourist visa, Greece’s official sources give a standard fee of €90. Processing time, as Greece states it: Decision normally within 15 calendar days of an admissible application; longer in individual cases that need more checks (the Visa Code allows up to 45 days). Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period in the whole Schengen area.
Greek missions in DR Congo
- Embassy of Greece in Kinshasa
Boulevard du 30 Juin 87, Kinshasa
Greece has 1 mission in DR Congo, with its embassy in Kinshasa.
Greece: visa decisions in DR Congo
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2,673 | 1,563 | 71 | 4.3% | 14.1% |
| 2024 | 6,428 | 2,178 | 3,281 | 59.9% | 12.0% |
| 2025 | 5,290 | 2,391 | 2,344 | 49.5% | 16.4% |
In 2025, Greece’s embassy and consulates in DR Congo (Kinshasa) received 5,290 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 2,391. 49.5% of applications were refused. In 2024 it had been 59.9%: the rate fell by 10.4 points, a clear improvement for applicants. Applications fell by 18% compared with 2024 (6,428).
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. Greece’s consulates worldwide refused 14.5%. Greece was the 2nd 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
Greek citizens travelling to DR Congo
GreeceDR Congo e-Visa DR Congo visa for citizens of Greece
Travel advice for Greece
- 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.
Before travelling from DR Congo to Greece, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Greece at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 22 October 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Greece (updated 11 August 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Greece (updated 15 October 2026).
Good to know
How long citizens of DR Congo can stay in Greece
How long citizens of DR Congo may stay in Greece 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 Greek embassy in Kinshasa, or to a visa centre acting for Greece; fees, documents and processing times are published by Greece.
Greece and the Schengen area
A Schengen visa issued by Greece lets citizens of DR Congo travel in all Schengen states; apply to Greece when it is the main destination of the trip.
Greece’s neighbours for citizens of DR Congo
North Macedonia, Turkey and Bulgaria require citizens of DR Congo to obtain a visa in advance.
Greek citizens travelling to DR Congo
Greek 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 Greece?
Greece requires citizens of DR Congo to hold a visa issued in advance.
Where is the Greek embassy in DR Congo?
The Greek embassy in DR Congo is in Kinshasa.
How much does the Greece tourist visa cost?
Greece’s official sources give a standard fee of €90 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Decision normally within 15 calendar days of an admissible application; longer in individual cases that need more checks (the Visa Code allows up to 45 days).
Do Greek citizens need a visa for DR Congo?
Greek 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 Greece visa-free?
No; citizens of DR Congo need a visa for Greece 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.