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DR Congo visa for Ethiopian citizens

Entry requirement

e-Visa up to 7 days

Ethiopian citizens need a visa for DR Congo, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa for stays of up to 7 days.

Maximum stay
7 days
Where to apply
1 mission

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.

Apply on evisa.gouv.cd — Direction Générale de Migration

All visa types for DR Congo

For the e-Visa, DR Congo’s official sources give a standard fee of US$250, and applications are made on 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.

Missions of DR Congo in Ethiopia

  • Embassy of DR Congo in Addis Ababa

    Embassy · Addis Ababa

    Kebele 05 1779, Addis Ababa

    Today 09:00–12:00, 14:00–16:00

DR Congo has 1 mission in Ethiopia, with its embassy in Addis Ababa.

Citizens of DR Congo travelling to Ethiopia

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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.

Ethiopian 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). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.

Good to know

How long Ethiopian citizens can stay in DR Congo

Ethiopian citizens may stay in DR Congo for up to 7 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to DR Congo.

How Ethiopian citizens apply

The e-Visa for DR Congo is applied for online on its official government portal; Ethiopian citizens carry the approval when they travel.

DR Congo’s neighbours for Ethiopian citizens

Rwanda admits Ethiopian citizens visa-free. The Central African Republic, the Republic of the Congo and Angola require Ethiopian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.

Citizens of DR Congo travelling to Ethiopia

Ethiopia issues citizens of DR Congo a visa on arrival for stays of up to 90 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.

Frequently asked questions

Do Ethiopian citizens need a visa for DR Congo?

Ethiopian citizens need a visa for DR Congo, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa for stays of up to 7 days.

How long can Ethiopian citizens stay in DR Congo?

Ethiopian citizens can stay in DR Congo for up to 7 days with an e-Visa.

Where is the embassy of DR Congo in Ethiopia?

The embassy of DR Congo in Ethiopia is in Addis Ababa.

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 Ethiopia?

Ethiopia issues citizens of DR Congo a visa on arrival for stays of up to 90 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.

Can Ethiopian citizens enter DR Congo visa-free?

No; Ethiopian 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.