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DR Congo visa for Ghanaian citizens
Entry requirement
Ghanaian 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
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 Ghana
DR Congo has 1 mission in Ghana, with its embassy in Accra.
Citizens of DR Congo travelling to Ghana
DR CongoGhana Visa on arrival Ghana 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.
For a trip from Ghana to DR Congo, the published travel advice reads as follows: 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 Ghanaian citizens can stay in DR Congo
Ghanaian citizens may stay in DR Congo for up to 7 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to DR Congo.
How Ghanaian citizens apply
The e-Visa for DR Congo is applied for online on its official government portal; Ghanaian citizens carry the approval when they travel.
DR Congo’s neighbours for Ghanaian citizens
Tanzania, Rwanda and Uganda admit Ghanaian citizens visa-free. The Central African Republic, the Republic of the Congo and Angola require Ghanaian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Citizens of DR Congo travelling to Ghana
Ghana issues citizens of DR Congo a visa on arrival for stays of up to 30 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
Frequently asked questions
Do Ghanaian citizens need a visa for DR Congo?
Ghanaian 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 Ghanaian citizens stay in DR Congo?
Ghanaian citizens can stay in DR Congo for up to 7 days with an e-Visa.
Where is the embassy of DR Congo in Ghana?
The embassy of DR Congo in Ghana is in Accra.
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 Ghana?
Ghana issues citizens of DR Congo a visa on arrival for stays of up to 30 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
Can Ghanaian citizens enter DR Congo visa-free?
No; Ghanaian 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.