DR Congo
India
India visa for citizens of DR Congo
Entry requirement
Citizens of DR Congo need a visa for India, obtained before travel.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- India visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at eoikinshasa.gov.in
Which India visa?
Key facts
- Processing time
- Set by the Indian mission where you apply; its website gives current processing times
India’s official site for the tourist visa is indianvisaonline.gov.in. Processing time, as India states it: Set by the Indian mission where you apply; its website gives current processing times.
Indian missions in DR Congo
- Embassy of India in Kinshasa
18-B, Avenue Batetela, Kinshasa
India has 1 mission in DR Congo, with its embassy in Kinshasa.
Indian citizens travelling to DR Congo
IndiaDR Congo e-Visa DR Congo visa for citizens of India
Travel advice for India
- 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.
Citizens of DR Congo planning a trip to India can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates India at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 15 June 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to parts of India (updated 7 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a partial travel warning (Teilreisewarnung) for parts of India (updated 14 October 2026).
Good to know
How long citizens of DR Congo can stay in India
How long citizens of DR Congo may stay in India 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 Indian embassy in Kinshasa, or to a visa centre acting for India; fees, documents and processing times are published by India.
India’s neighbours for citizens of DR Congo
China and Myanmar require citizens of DR Congo to obtain a visa in advance.
Indian citizens travelling to DR Congo
Indian 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 India?
Citizens of DR Congo need a visa for India, obtained before travel.
Where is the Indian embassy in DR Congo?
The Indian embassy in DR Congo is in Kinshasa.
Do Indian citizens need a visa for DR Congo?
Indian 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 India visa-free?
No; citizens of DR Congo need a visa for India 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.