DR Congo
Kenya
Kenya visa for citizens of DR Congo
Entry requirement
Citizens of DR Congo do not need a visa for Kenya: stays of up to 180 days are visa-free.
- Maximum stay
- 180 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Kenyan citizens travelling to DR Congo
KenyaDR Congo Visa on arrival DR Congo visa for citizens of Kenya
Travel advice for Kenya
- US State Department Level 3: Reconsider travel
- 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.
For a trip from DR Congo to Kenya, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates Kenya at Level 3, reconsider travel (updated 18 October 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to parts of Kenya (updated 30 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a partial travel warning (Teilreisewarnung) for parts of Kenya (updated 19 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long citizens of DR Congo can stay in Kenya
Citizens of DR Congo may stay in Kenya for up to 180 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Kenya.
Kenya’s neighbours for citizens of DR Congo
Uganda admits citizens of DR Congo visa-free.
Kenyan citizens travelling to DR Congo
Kenyan citizens receive their visa for DR Congo at the border; it covers up to 7 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do citizens of DR Congo need a visa for Kenya?
Citizens of DR Congo do not need a visa for Kenya: stays of up to 180 days are visa-free.
How long can citizens of DR Congo stay in Kenya?
Citizens of DR Congo can stay in Kenya for up to 180 days.
Do Kenyan citizens need a visa for DR Congo?
Kenyan citizens receive their visa for DR Congo at the border; it covers up to 7 days.
Can citizens of DR Congo enter Kenya visa-free?
Yes, citizens of DR Congo can enter Kenya without a visa and stay for up to 180 days.
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.