DR Congo
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Russia visa for citizens of DR Congo
Entry requirement
Citizens of DR Congo must obtain a visa before travelling to Russia.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Russia visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at drc.mid.ru
Which Russia visa?
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to six months
- Processing time
- Set by the Russian mission where you apply; urgent processing costs more.
Processing time, as Russia states it: Set by the Russian mission where you apply; urgent processing costs more. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to six months.
Russian missions in DR Congo
Russia has 1 mission in DR Congo, with its embassy in Kinshasa.
Russian citizens travelling to DR Congo
RussiaDR Congo e-Visa DR Congo visa for citizens of Russia
Travel advice for Russia
- US State Department Level 4: Do not travel
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all travel to the whole country
- German Foreign Office Travel warning for the whole country (Reisewarnung)
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 Russia, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Russia at Level 4, do not travel (updated 28 December 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to Russia (updated 18 September 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a travel warning (Reisewarnung) for Russia (updated 21 October 2026).
Good to know
How long citizens of DR Congo can stay in Russia
How long citizens of DR Congo may stay in Russia 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 Russian embassy in Kinshasa, or to a visa centre acting for Russia; fees, documents and processing times are published by Russia.
Russia’s neighbours for citizens of DR Congo
Georgia, China, Belarus, Ukraine, Latvia, Poland, Estonia, Lithuania, Finland, Norway, Azerbaijan and North Korea require citizens of DR Congo to obtain a visa in advance.
Russian citizens travelling to DR Congo
Russian 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 Russia?
Citizens of DR Congo must obtain a visa before travelling to Russia.
Where is the Russian embassy in DR Congo?
The Russian embassy in DR Congo is in Kinshasa.
Do Russian citizens need a visa for DR Congo?
Russian 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 Russia visa-free?
No; citizens of DR Congo need a visa for Russia 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.