DR Congo
United States
United States visa for citizens of DR Congo
Entry requirement
Citizens of DR Congo need a visa for the United States, obtained before travel.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- United States visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at cd.usembassy.gov
Which United States visa?
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Set by CBP on the I-94 at entry, usually up to 6 months for visitors
- Fee
- US$185
- Processing time
- Interview wait times vary; most visas are decided at or shortly after the interview unless administrative processing is needed
All visa types for the United States
The United States’ tourist visa costs US$185 at the standard rate published by its authorities. Processing time, as the United States states it: Interview wait times vary; most visas are decided at or shortly after the interview unless administrative processing is needed. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Set by CBP on the I-94 at entry, usually up to 6 months for visitors.
US missions in DR Congo
- Embassy of the United States in Kinshasa
Avenue des Aviateurs 310, Kinshasa
The United States has 1 mission in DR Congo, with its embassy in Kinshasa.
US visas issued to citizens of DR Congo
| Visas issued | FY 2024 | FY 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Visitor (B) | 9,830 | 3,323 |
| Student (F, M) | 1,004 | 442 |
| Exchange (J) | 91 | 73 |
| Work and treaty (H, L, O, E…) | 169 | 145 |
| Transit and crew (C, D) | 12 | 9 |
| Diplomatic and official (A, G) | 815 | 904 |
| Fiancé(e) (K) | 168 | 73 |
| Other | 6 | 4 |
| Total | 12,095 | 4,973 |
| B visa refusal rate (adjusted) | 46.8% | 63.4% |
In fiscal year 2025 (October 2024 to September 2025) the United States issued 4,973 nonimmigrant visas to citizens of DR Congo, the 111th highest number of the 206 nationalities listed. Visitor visas (B1/B2) made up 67%, diplomatic and official visas 18% and student visas 9%. That is 59% fewer than in fiscal year 2024 (12,095).
From October 2025 to February 2026, citizens of DR Congo received 1,553, 36% fewer than in the same months a year earlier.
For visitor visas (B1/B2) the State Department reports an adjusted refusal rate of 63.4% for citizens of DR Congo in fiscal year 2025 (fiscal year 2024: 46.8%). The adjusted rate counts a refusal that was later overcome, for example with further documents, as an issuance. A rate below 3% is one of the conditions for a country to join the Visa Waiver Program.
These figures count visas issued to citizens of DR Congo anywhere in the world, not only at the US missions in DR Congo.
Source: US Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs, monthly nonimmigrant visa issuances up to February 2026 and adjusted refusal rates (public domain). US fiscal years run from October to September. How these figures are made
US citizens travelling to DR Congo
United StatesDR Congo e-Visa DR Congo visa for citizens of the United States
Travel advice for the United States
- 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 the United States, it helps to know the official travel advice: the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to the United States (updated 30 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for the United States (updated 30 October 2026).
Good to know
How long citizens of DR Congo can stay in the United States
How long citizens of DR Congo may stay in the United States 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 US embassy in Kinshasa, or to a visa centre acting for the United States; fees, documents and processing times are published by the United States.
The United States’ neighbours for citizens of DR Congo
Canada and Mexico require citizens of DR Congo to obtain a visa in advance.
US citizens travelling to DR Congo
US citizens need a visa for DR Congo, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa for stays of up to 7 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do citizens of DR Congo need a visa for the United States?
Citizens of DR Congo need a visa for the United States, obtained before travel.
Where is the US embassy in DR Congo?
The US embassy in DR Congo is in Kinshasa.
How much does the United States tourist visa cost?
The United States’ official sources give a standard fee of US$185 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Interview wait times vary; most visas are decided at or shortly after the interview unless administrative processing is needed.
Do US citizens need a visa for DR Congo?
US citizens need a visa for DR Congo, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa for stays of up to 7 days.
Can citizens of DR Congo enter the United States visa-free?
No; citizens of DR Congo need a visa for the United States obtained in advance.
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.