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Mexico visa for citizens of DR Congo

Entry requirement

Visa required

Citizens of DR Congo must obtain a visa before travelling to Mexico.

Where to apply
No mission in your country

Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index

Which Mexico visa?

Visitor visa without permission to carry out paid activities (visa de visitante sin permiso para realizar actividades remuneradas)

Key facts

Maximum stay
Up to 180 days, as authorised by the INM at entry
Fee
US$56
Processing time
Response within 10 working days

Apply on gob.mx – SRE-01-031 visitor visa

All visa types for Mexico

For the tourist visa, Mexico’s official sources give a standard fee of US$56, and applications are made on gob.mx. Processing time, as Mexico states it: Response within 10 working days. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 180 days, as authorised by the INM at entry.

Where citizens of DR Congo apply for a visa for Mexico

Mexico has no embassy or consulate in DR Congo on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.

The nearest Mexican missions to Kinshasa are in Abuja, Nigeria (1,724 km from Kinshasa), Accra, Ghana (2,045 km) and Nairobi, Kenya (2,406 km). Mexico sets which of its missions takes applications from DR Congo; the mission or the official visa portal confirms it before an appointment is booked.

Mexican citizens travelling to DR Congo

MexicoDR Congo e-Visa DR Congo visa for citizens of Mexico

Travel advice for Mexico

  • UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all but essential travel to parts of the country
  • 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.

For a trip from DR Congo to Mexico, the published travel advice reads as follows: the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all but essential travel to parts of Mexico (updated 20 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Mexico (updated 19 October 2026).

Good to know

How long citizens of DR Congo can stay in Mexico

How long citizens of DR Congo may stay in Mexico is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.

How citizens of DR Congo apply

Mexico has no embassy or career consulate in DR Congo. Citizens of DR Congo apply through a mission of Mexico accredited to DR Congo from abroad; the official visa portal of Mexico names the right place.

Mexico’s neighbours for citizens of DR Congo

Guatemala, the United States and Belize require citizens of DR Congo to obtain a visa in advance.

Mexican citizens travelling to DR Congo

Mexican 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 Mexico?

Citizens of DR Congo must obtain a visa before travelling to Mexico.

Is there an embassy of Mexico in DR Congo?

No. Mexico has no embassy in DR Congo. The nearest Mexican embassy is in Abuja, Nigeria, 1,724 km from Kinshasa.

How much does the Mexico tourist visa cost?

Mexico’s official sources give a standard fee of US$56 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Response within 10 working days.

Do Mexican citizens need a visa for DR Congo?

Mexican 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 Mexico visa-free?

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