DR Congo
Spain
Spain visa for citizens of DR Congo
Entry requirement
Citizens of DR Congo must obtain a visa before travelling to Spain.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Spain visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at exteriores.gob.es
Which Spain visa?
Schengen visa (visado de estancia) for tourism
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days in any 180-day period
- Fee
- €90
- Processing time
- 15 calendar days from submission, extendable up to 45 days if documents or an interview are requested.
For the tourist visa, Spain’s official sources give a standard fee of €90. Processing time, as Spain states it: 15 calendar days from submission, extendable up to 45 days if documents or an interview are requested. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
Spanish missions in DR Congo
Spain has 1 mission in DR Congo, with its embassy in Kinshasa.
Spain: visa decisions in DR Congo
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 3,686 | 696 | 1,592 | 43.7% | 30.2% |
| 2024 | 4,317 | 871 | 2,451 | 56.8% | 29.6% |
| 2025 | 4,125 | 1,341 | 2,547 | 62.2% | 11.0% |
In 2025, Spain’s embassy and consulates in DR Congo (Kinshasa) received 4,125 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 1,341. The refusal rate was 62.2%. The refusal rate rose by 5.4 points from 56.8% in 2024, a sharp increase. Applications fell by 4% compared with 2024 (4,317).
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. Spain’s consulates worldwide refused 14.6%. Spain was the 3rd 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
Spanish citizens travelling to DR Congo
SpainDR Congo e-Visa DR Congo visa for citizens of Spain
Travel advice for Spain
- 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 Spain can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates Spain at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 31 July 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Spain (updated 28 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Spain (updated 2 November 2026).
Good to know
How long citizens of DR Congo can stay in Spain
How long citizens of DR Congo may stay in Spain 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 Spanish embassy in Kinshasa, or to a visa centre acting for Spain; fees, documents and processing times are published by Spain.
Spain and the Schengen area
A Schengen visa issued by Spain lets citizens of DR Congo travel in all Schengen states; apply to Spain when it is the main destination of the trip.
Spain’s neighbours for citizens of DR Congo
Andorra, Portugal, France and Morocco require citizens of DR Congo to obtain a visa in advance.
Spanish citizens travelling to DR Congo
Spanish 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 Spain?
Citizens of DR Congo must obtain a visa before travelling to Spain.
Where is the Spanish embassy in DR Congo?
The Spanish embassy in DR Congo is in Kinshasa.
How much does the Spain tourist visa cost?
Spain’s official sources give a standard fee of €90 for the tourist visa. Processing time: 15 calendar days from submission, extendable up to 45 days if documents or an interview are requested.
Do Spanish citizens need a visa for DR Congo?
Spanish 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 Spain visa-free?
No; citizens of DR Congo need a visa for Spain 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.