DR Congo
Portugal
Portugal visa for citizens of DR Congo
Entry requirement
Citizens of DR Congo must obtain a visa before travelling to Portugal.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Portugal visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at kinshasa.embaixadaportugal.mne.gov.pt
Which Portugal visa?
Schengen short-stay visa (type C) – tourism
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days in any 180-day period
- Fee
- €90
- Processing time
- Decision within 15 calendar days of an admissible application, extendable to 45 days
Apply on E-VISA – Portuguese MFA appointment and application portal
For the tourist visa, Portugal’s official sources give a standard fee of €90, and applications are made on pedidodevistos.mne.gov.pt. Processing time, as Portugal states it: Decision within 15 calendar days of an admissible application, extendable to 45 days. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
Portuguese missions in DR Congo
- Embassy of Portugal in Kinshasa
Avenue des aviateurs 270, Gombe
Portugal has 1 mission in DR Congo, with its embassy in Kinshasa.
Portuguese citizens travelling to DR Congo
PortugalDR Congo e-Visa DR Congo visa for citizens of Portugal
Travel advice for Portugal
- 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.
Citizens of DR Congo planning a trip to Portugal can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates Portugal at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 22 December 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Portugal (updated 11 August 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Portugal (updated 13 October 2026).
Good to know
How long citizens of DR Congo can stay in Portugal
How long citizens of DR Congo may stay in Portugal 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 Portuguese embassy in Kinshasa, or to a visa centre acting for Portugal; fees, documents and processing times are published by Portugal.
Portugal and the Schengen area
A Schengen visa issued by Portugal lets citizens of DR Congo travel in all Schengen states; apply to Portugal when it is the main destination of the trip.
Portugal’s neighbours for citizens of DR Congo
Spain requires citizens of DR Congo to obtain a visa in advance.
Portuguese citizens travelling to DR Congo
Portuguese citizens need an e-Visa for DR Congo, applied for online before travel and valid for up to 7 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do citizens of DR Congo need a visa for Portugal?
Citizens of DR Congo must obtain a visa before travelling to Portugal.
Where is the Portuguese embassy in DR Congo?
The Portuguese embassy in DR Congo is in Kinshasa.
How much does the Portugal tourist visa cost?
Portugal’s official sources give a standard fee of €90 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Decision within 15 calendar days of an admissible application, extendable to 45 days.
Do Portuguese citizens need a visa for DR Congo?
Portuguese citizens need an e-Visa for DR Congo, applied for online before travel and valid for up to 7 days.
Can citizens of DR Congo enter Portugal visa-free?
No; citizens of DR Congo need a visa for Portugal 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.