DR Congo
Netherlands
Netherlands visa for citizens of DR Congo
Entry requirement
Citizens of DR Congo need a visa for the Netherlands, obtained before travel.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Netherlands visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at nederlandwereldwijd.nl
Which Netherlands visa?
Schengen visa (type C) for tourism
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days in any 180-day period
- Fee
- €90
- Processing time
- Usually within 15 days, up to 45 days in individual cases. You receive an e-mail when processing ends; it does not say whether the visa was granted.
All visa types for the Netherlands
For the tourist visa, the Netherlands’ official sources give a standard fee of €90, and applications are made on consular.mfaservices.nl. Processing time, as the Netherlands states it: Usually within 15 days, up to 45 days in individual cases. You receive an e-mail when processing ends; it does not say whether the visa was granted. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
Dutch missions in DR Congo
- Embassy of the Netherlands in Kinshasa
Boulevard du 30 Juin 133, Kinshasa
The Netherlands has 1 mission in DR Congo, with its embassy in Kinshasa.
Netherlands: visa decisions in DR Congo
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 11 | 3 | 3 | – |
| 2024 | 24 | 17 | 6 | 25.0% |
| 2025 | 5 | 5 | 0 | – |
In 2025, the Netherlands’ embassy and consulates in DR Congo (Kinshasa) received 5 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 5. Applications fell by 79% compared with 2024 (24).
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. the Netherlands’ consulates worldwide refused 17.7%. The Netherlands was the 7th 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
Dutch citizens travelling to DR Congo
NetherlandsDR Congo e-Visa DR Congo visa for citizens of the Netherlands
Travel advice for the Netherlands
- 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 the Netherlands can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates the Netherlands at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 17 August 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to the Netherlands (updated 11 August 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for the Netherlands (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 the Netherlands
How long citizens of DR Congo may stay in the Netherlands 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 Dutch embassy in Kinshasa, or to a visa centre acting for the Netherlands; fees, documents and processing times are published by the Netherlands.
the Netherlands and the Schengen area
A Schengen visa issued by the Netherlands lets citizens of DR Congo travel in all Schengen states; apply to the Netherlands when it is the main destination of the trip.
The Netherlands’ neighbours for citizens of DR Congo
Germany and Belgium require citizens of DR Congo to obtain a visa in advance.
Dutch citizens travelling to DR Congo
Dutch 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 the Netherlands?
Citizens of DR Congo need a visa for the Netherlands, obtained before travel.
Where is the Dutch embassy in DR Congo?
The Dutch embassy in DR Congo is in Kinshasa.
How much does the Netherlands tourist visa cost?
The Netherlands’ official sources give a standard fee of €90 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Usually within 15 days, up to 45 days in individual cases. You receive an e-mail when processing ends; it does not say whether the visa was granted.
Do Dutch citizens need a visa for DR Congo?
Dutch 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 the Netherlands visa-free?
No; citizens of DR Congo need a visa for the Netherlands 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.