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DR Congo visa for French citizens
Entry requirement
French 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
- Visa guide
- DR Congo visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at ambardcparis.com
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.
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 France
- Embassy of DR Congo in Paris
32, Cours Albert 1er, 75008 Paris
DR Congo has 1 mission in France, with its embassy in Paris.
Citizens of DR Congo travelling to France
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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.
French 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).
Good to know
How long French citizens can stay in DR Congo
French citizens may stay in DR Congo for up to 7 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to DR Congo.
How French citizens apply
The e-Visa for DR Congo is applied for online on its official government portal; French citizens carry the approval when they travel.
DR Congo’s neighbours for French citizens
Rwanda, Zambia and Angola admit French citizens visa-free. The Central African Republic and the Republic of the Congo require French citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Citizens of DR Congo travelling to France
Citizens of DR Congo must obtain a visa before travelling to France.
Frequently asked questions
Do French citizens need a visa for DR Congo?
French 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 French citizens stay in DR Congo?
French citizens can stay in DR Congo for up to 7 days with an e-Visa.
Where is the embassy of DR Congo in France?
The embassy of DR Congo in France is in Paris.
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 France?
Citizens of DR Congo must obtain a visa before travelling to France.
Can French citizens enter DR Congo visa-free?
No; French 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.