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DR Congo visa for German citizens
Entry requirement
DR Congo requires a visa from German citizens, available online as an e-Visa for up to 7 days.
- Maximum stay
- 7 days
- Where to apply
- 4 missions
- Visa guide
- DR Congo visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at ambardc.de
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 Germany
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- Honorary Consulate of DR Congo in Leipzig
Volksgartenstraße 39, 04347 Leipzig
- Honorary Consulate of DR Congo in Düsseldorf
40212 Düsseldorf, Königsallee 14
- Honorary Consulate of DR Congo in Bohmte
Leverner Straße 29, 49163 Bohmte
All missions of DR Congo in Germany
DR Congo has 4 missions in Germany, with its embassy in Berlin. Honorary consulates, which normally do not take visa applications: Leipzig, Düsseldorf and Bohmte.
Citizens of DR Congo travelling to Germany
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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.
German 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 German citizens can stay in DR Congo
German citizens may stay in DR Congo for up to 7 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to DR Congo.
How German citizens apply
The e-Visa for DR Congo is applied for online on its official government portal; German citizens carry the approval when they travel.
DR Congo’s neighbours for German citizens
Zambia and Angola admit German citizens visa-free. The Central African Republic and the Republic of the Congo require German citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Citizens of DR Congo travelling to Germany
Citizens of DR Congo need a visa for Germany, obtained before travel.
Frequently asked questions
Do German citizens need a visa for DR Congo?
DR Congo requires a visa from German citizens, available online as an e-Visa for up to 7 days.
How long can German citizens stay in DR Congo?
German citizens can stay in DR Congo for up to 7 days with an e-Visa.
Where is the embassy of DR Congo in Germany?
The embassy of DR Congo in Germany is in Berlin.
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 Germany?
Citizens of DR Congo need a visa for Germany, obtained before travel.
Can German citizens enter DR Congo visa-free?
No; German 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.