Eritrea
DR Congo
DR Congo visa for Eritrean citizens
Entry requirement
DR Congo requires a visa from Eritrean citizens, available online as an e-Visa for up to 7 days.
- Maximum stay
- 7 days
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- DR Congo visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index
Which DR Congo visa?
DGM e-Visa (visa volant ordinaire and visa volant spécifique)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Ordinary visa volant: seven days, single entry, extendable according to the portal. Specific visa volant: thirty days.
- Fee
- US$250
- Processing time
- 72 hours from receipt of the application.
DR Congo’s e-Visa costs US$250 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is evisa.gouv.cd. Processing time, as DR Congo states it: 72 hours from receipt of the application. Longest stay on the e-Visa: Ordinary visa volant: seven days, single entry, extendable according to the portal. Specific visa volant: thirty days.
Where to apply in Eritrea
DR Congo has no embassy or consulate in Eritrea on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
Citizens of DR Congo travelling to Eritrea
DR CongoEritrea Visa required Eritrea visa for citizens of DR Congo
Travel advice for DR Congo
- US State Department Level 4: Do not travel
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all travel to parts of the country
- German Foreign Office Partial travel warning for parts of the country (Teilreisewarnung)
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
Eritrean citizens planning a trip to DR Congo can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates DR Congo at Level 4, do not travel (updated 14 July 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to parts of DR Congo (updated 8 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a partial travel warning (Teilreisewarnung) for parts of DR Congo (updated 16 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long Eritrean citizens can stay in DR Congo
Eritrean citizens may stay in DR Congo for up to 7 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to DR Congo.
How Eritrean citizens apply
The e-Visa for DR Congo is applied for online on its official government portal; Eritrean citizens carry the approval when they travel.
DR Congo’s neighbours for Eritrean citizens
Rwanda and Uganda admit Eritrean citizens visa-free. The Central African Republic, the Republic of the Congo and Angola require Eritrean citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Citizens of DR Congo travelling to Eritrea
Citizens of DR Congo must obtain a visa before travelling to Eritrea.
Frequently asked questions
Do Eritrean citizens need a visa for DR Congo?
DR Congo requires a visa from Eritrean citizens, available online as an e-Visa for up to 7 days.
How long can Eritrean citizens stay in DR Congo?
Eritrean citizens can stay in DR Congo for up to 7 days with an e-Visa.
Is there an embassy of DR Congo in Eritrea?
No. DR Congo has no embassy in Eritrea.
How much does the DR Congo e-Visa cost?
DR Congo’s official sources give a standard fee of US$250 for the e-Visa. Processing time: 72 hours from receipt of the application.
Do citizens of DR Congo need a visa for Eritrea?
Citizens of DR Congo must obtain a visa before travelling to Eritrea.
Can Eritrean citizens enter DR Congo visa-free?
No; Eritrean citizens need an e-Visa for DR Congo.
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.