DR Congo
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Ukraine visa for citizens of DR Congo
Entry requirement
Citizens of DR Congo must obtain a visa before travelling to Ukraine.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- Ukraine visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index
Which Ukraine visa?
Visa-free stay and short-term visa (type C)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- 90 days within any 180-day period for visa-free nationals; the visa period for others.
Ukraine’s official site for the tourist visa is dmsu.gov.ua. Longest stay on the tourist visa: 90 days within any 180-day period for visa-free nationals; the visa period for others.
Where citizens of DR Congo apply for a visa for Ukraine
Ukraine has no embassy or consulate in DR Congo on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
- Embassy of Ukraine in Luanda548 km
Rua da Companhia de Jesus 35, 1000 Luanda
- Embassy of Ukraine in Nairobi2,412 km
Limuru Road 674, Nairobi
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2,994 km
Measured from Kinshasa, Ukrainian embassies and consulates are closest in Luanda, Angola (548 km), Nairobi, Kenya (2,412 km) and Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (2,994 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of DR Congo is decided by Ukraine, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.
Ukrainian citizens travelling to DR Congo
Ukraine
DR Congo e-Visa DR Congo visa for citizens of Ukraine
Travel advice for Ukraine
- US State Department Level 4: Do not travel
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all travel to parts of the 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.
Citizens of DR Congo planning a trip to Ukraine can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates Ukraine at Level 4, do not travel (updated 27 August 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to parts of Ukraine (updated 2 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a travel warning (Reisewarnung) for Ukraine (updated 13 October 2026).
Good to know
How long citizens of DR Congo can stay in Ukraine
How long citizens of DR Congo may stay in Ukraine is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How citizens of DR Congo apply
Ukraine has no embassy or career consulate in DR Congo. Citizens of DR Congo apply through a mission of Ukraine accredited to DR Congo from abroad; the official visa portal of Ukraine names the right place.
Ukraine’s neighbours for citizens of DR Congo
Poland, Hungary, Slovakia, Belarus, Romania and Russia require citizens of DR Congo to obtain a visa in advance.
Ukrainian citizens travelling to DR Congo
Ukrainian 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 Ukraine?
Citizens of DR Congo must obtain a visa before travelling to Ukraine.
Is there an embassy of Ukraine in DR Congo?
No. Ukraine has no embassy in DR Congo. The nearest Ukrainian embassy is in Luanda, Angola, 548 km from Kinshasa.
Do Ukrainian citizens need a visa for DR Congo?
Ukrainian 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 Ukraine visa-free?
No; citizens of DR Congo need a visa for Ukraine 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.