Gambia
DR Congo
DR Congo visa for citizens of the Gambia
Entry requirement
Citizens of the Gambia 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
- 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 Gambia
DR Congo has no embassy or consulate in Gambia on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
Citizens of DR Congo travelling to the Gambia
DR CongoGambia Visa-free, 90 days Gambia 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.
Before travelling from the Gambia to DR Congo, it helps to know the official travel advice: 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 citizens of the Gambia can stay in DR Congo
Citizens of the Gambia may stay in DR Congo for up to 7 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to DR Congo.
How citizens of the Gambia apply
The e-Visa for DR Congo is applied for online on its official government portal; citizens of the Gambia carry the approval when they travel.
DR Congo’s neighbours for citizens of the Gambia
Tanzania, Rwanda and Uganda admit citizens of the Gambia visa-free. The Central African Republic, the Republic of the Congo and Angola require citizens of the Gambia to obtain a visa in advance.
Citizens of DR Congo travelling to the Gambia
Citizens of DR Congo can visit the Gambia without a visa for up to 90 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do citizens of the Gambia need a visa for DR Congo?
Citizens of the Gambia 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 citizens of the Gambia stay in DR Congo?
Citizens of the Gambia can stay in DR Congo for up to 7 days with an e-Visa.
Is there an embassy of DR Congo in the Gambia?
No. DR Congo has no embassy in the Gambia.
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 the Gambia?
Citizens of DR Congo can visit the Gambia without a visa for up to 90 days.
Can citizens of the Gambia enter DR Congo visa-free?
No; citizens of the Gambia 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.