DR Congo
Switzerland
Switzerland visa for citizens of DR Congo
Entry requirement
Citizens of DR Congo must obtain a visa before travelling to Switzerland.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Switzerland visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at eda.admin.ch
Which Switzerland visa?
Schengen visa (type C) for tourism
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days in any 180-day period
- Fee
- €90
- Processing time
- Normally decided within 15 days, longer in individual cases.
All visa types for Switzerland
For the tourist visa, Switzerland’s official sources give a standard fee of €90, and applications are made on sem.admin.ch. Processing time, as Switzerland states it: Normally decided within 15 days, longer in individual cases. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
Swiss missions in DR Congo
- Embassy of Switzerland in Kinshasa
Avenue du colonel Tshatshi 654, Gombe
Switzerland has 1 mission in DR Congo, with its embassy in Kinshasa.
Switzerland: visa decisions in DR Congo
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1,375 | 616 | 722 | 52.5% | 25.2% |
| 2024 | 2,341 | 847 | 1,475 | 63.0% | 34.2% |
| 2025 | 2,630 | 684 | 1,916 | 72.9% | 34.4% |
In 2025, Switzerland’s embassy and consulates in DR Congo (Kinshasa) received 2,630 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 684. 72.9% of applications were refused. In 2024 it had been 63.0%: the rate rose by 9.8 points, a sharp increase. Applications rose by 12% compared with 2024 (2,341).
For comparison, all Schengen states together refused 40.1% of the applications lodged in DR Congo that year. Switzerland’s consulates worldwide refused 12.5%. Switzerland was the 4th 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
Swiss citizens travelling to DR Congo
SwitzerlandDR Congo e-Visa DR Congo visa for citizens of Switzerland
Travel advice for Switzerland
- 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 Switzerland can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates Switzerland at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 13 August 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Switzerland (updated 11 August 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Switzerland (updated 13 October 2026).
Good to know
How long citizens of DR Congo can stay in Switzerland
How long citizens of DR Congo may stay in Switzerland 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 Swiss embassy in Kinshasa, or to a visa centre acting for Switzerland; fees, documents and processing times are published by Switzerland.
Switzerland and the Schengen area
A Schengen visa issued by Switzerland lets citizens of DR Congo travel in all Schengen states; apply to Switzerland when it is the main destination of the trip.
Switzerland’s neighbours for citizens of DR Congo
Germany, Italy, Liechtenstein, France and Austria require citizens of DR Congo to obtain a visa in advance.
Swiss citizens travelling to DR Congo
Swiss 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 Switzerland?
Citizens of DR Congo must obtain a visa before travelling to Switzerland.
Where is the Swiss embassy in DR Congo?
The Swiss embassy in DR Congo is in Kinshasa.
How much does the Switzerland tourist visa cost?
Switzerland’s official sources give a standard fee of €90 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Normally decided within 15 days, longer in individual cases.
Do Swiss citizens need a visa for DR Congo?
Swiss 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 Switzerland visa-free?
No; citizens of DR Congo need a visa for Switzerland 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.