DR Congo
South Korea
South Korea visa for citizens of DR Congo
Entry requirement
Citizens of DR Congo need a visa for South Korea, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- South Korea visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at overseas.mofa.go.kr
Which South Korea visa?
C-3 short-term visit visa (C-3-9 ordinary tourist, C-3-1 general)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days
- Fee
- US$40
- Processing time
- Set by the Korean embassy or consulate where you apply; check its processing time and apply well before travel
All visa types for South Korea
South Korea’s tourist visa costs US$40 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is visa.go.kr. Processing time, as South Korea states it: Set by the Korean embassy or consulate where you apply; check its processing time and apply well before travel. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days.
South Korean missions in DR Congo
- Embassy of South Korea in Kinshasa
63 Av De 1a Justice Gombe Kinshasa
South Korea has 1 mission in DR Congo, with its embassy in Kinshasa.
South Korean citizens travelling to DR Congo
South KoreaDR Congo e-Visa DR Congo visa for citizens of South Korea
Travel advice for South Korea
- 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 South Korea, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates South Korea at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 27 May 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to South Korea (updated 14 May 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for South Korea (updated 4 November 2026).
Good to know
How long citizens of DR Congo can stay in South Korea
How long citizens of DR Congo may stay in South Korea is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How citizens of DR Congo apply
The e-Visa for South Korea is applied for online on its official government portal; citizens of DR Congo carry the approval when they travel.
South Korea’s neighbours for citizens of DR Congo
North Korea requires citizens of DR Congo to obtain a visa in advance.
South Korean citizens travelling to DR Congo
DR Congo requires a visa from South Korean citizens, available online as an e-Visa for up to 7 days. The rule is the same in both directions between DR Congo and South Korea.
Frequently asked questions
Do citizens of DR Congo need a visa for South Korea?
Citizens of DR Congo need a visa for South Korea, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
Where is the South Korean embassy in DR Congo?
The South Korean embassy in DR Congo is in Kinshasa.
How much does the South Korea tourist visa cost?
South Korea’s official sources give a standard fee of US$40 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Set by the Korean embassy or consulate where you apply; check its processing time and apply well before travel.
Do South Korean citizens need a visa for DR Congo?
DR Congo requires a visa from South Korean citizens, available online as an e-Visa for up to 7 days.
Can citizens of DR Congo enter South Korea visa-free?
No; citizens of DR Congo need an e-Visa for South Korea.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 7 November 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.