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Malta visa for citizens of DR Congo

Entry requirement

Visa required

Citizens of DR Congo need a visa for Malta, obtained before travel.

Where to apply
1 mission

Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index

Which Malta visa?

Schengen visa (type C) for tourism

Key facts

Maximum stay
Up to 90 days in any 180-day period across the Schengen area
Fee
€90
Processing time
Normally within 15 calendar days; up to 45 days in individual cases

All visa types for Malta

Malta’s tourist visa costs €90 at the standard rate published by its authorities. Processing time, as Malta states it: Normally within 15 calendar days; up to 45 days in individual cases. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period across the Schengen area.

Maltese missions in DR Congo

Malta has 1 mission in DR Congo, with its embassy in Kinshasa.

Maltese citizens travelling to DR Congo

MaltaDR Congo e-Visa DR Congo visa for citizens of Malta

Travel advice for Malta

  • 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 Malta, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Malta at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 8 July 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Malta (updated 11 August 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Malta (updated 13 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.

Good to know

How long citizens of DR Congo can stay in Malta

How long citizens of DR Congo may stay in Malta 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 Maltese embassy in Kinshasa, or to a visa centre acting for Malta; fees, documents and processing times are published by Malta.

Malta and the Schengen area

A Schengen visa issued by Malta lets citizens of DR Congo travel in all Schengen states; apply to Malta when it is the main destination of the trip.

Maltese citizens travelling to DR Congo

DR Congo requires a visa from Maltese citizens, available online as an e-Visa for up to 7 days.

Frequently asked questions

Do citizens of DR Congo need a visa for Malta?

Citizens of DR Congo need a visa for Malta, obtained before travel.

Where is the Maltese embassy in DR Congo?

The Maltese embassy in DR Congo is in Kinshasa.

How much does the Malta tourist visa cost?

Malta’s official sources give a standard fee of €90 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Normally within 15 calendar days; up to 45 days in individual cases.

Do Maltese citizens need a visa for DR Congo?

DR Congo requires a visa from Maltese citizens, available online as an e-Visa for up to 7 days.

Can citizens of DR Congo enter Malta visa-free?

No; citizens of DR Congo need a visa for Malta 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.