DR Congo
Italy
Italy visa for citizens of DR Congo
Entry requirement
Italy requires citizens of DR Congo to hold a visa issued in advance.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Italy visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at ambkinshasa.esteri.it
Which Italy visa?
Schengen visa (type C) for tourism
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days in any 180-day period
- Fee
- €90
Italy’s tourist visa costs €90 at the standard rate published by its authorities. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
Italian missions in DR Congo
- Embassy of Italy in Kinshasa
8, Avenue Ambassadeur Luca Attanasio, Gombe, Kinshasa (RDC), Kinshasa
Italy has 1 mission in DR Congo, with its embassy in Kinshasa.
Italy: visa decisions in DR Congo
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1,316 | 985 | 257 | 19.5% | 67.8% |
| 2024 | 1 | 0 | 1 | – | – |
| 2025 | 1 | 0 | 1 | – | – |
In 2025, Italy’s embassy and consulates in DR Congo (Kinshasa) received 1 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 0. The number of applications was almost unchanged (1 in 2024).
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. Italy’s consulates worldwide refused 10.8%. Italy was the 8th 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
Italian citizens travelling to DR Congo
ItalyDR Congo e-Visa DR Congo visa for citizens of Italy
Travel advice for Italy
- 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.
Citizens of DR Congo planning a trip to Italy can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates Italy at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 9 September 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Italy (updated 29 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Italy (updated 23 October 2026).
Good to know
How long citizens of DR Congo can stay in Italy
How long citizens of DR Congo may stay in Italy 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 Italian embassy in Kinshasa, or to a visa centre acting for Italy; fees, documents and processing times are published by Italy.
Italy and the Schengen area
A Schengen visa issued by Italy lets citizens of DR Congo travel in all Schengen states; apply to Italy when it is the main destination of the trip.
Italy’s neighbours for citizens of DR Congo
Switzerland, the Holy See, Slovenia, San Marino, France and Austria require citizens of DR Congo to obtain a visa in advance.
Italian citizens travelling to DR Congo
DR Congo requires a visa from Italian citizens, available online as an e-Visa for up to 7 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do citizens of DR Congo need a visa for Italy?
Italy requires citizens of DR Congo to hold a visa issued in advance.
Where is the Italian embassy in DR Congo?
The Italian embassy in DR Congo is in Kinshasa.
How much does the Italy tourist visa cost?
Italy’s official sources give a standard fee of €90 for the tourist visa.
Do Italian citizens need a visa for DR Congo?
DR Congo requires a visa from Italian citizens, available online as an e-Visa for up to 7 days.
Can citizens of DR Congo enter Italy visa-free?
No; citizens of DR Congo need a visa for Italy 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.