Ivory Coast
DR Congo
DR Congo visa for Ivorian citizens
Entry requirement
DR Congo requires a visa from Ivorian citizens, available online as an e-Visa for 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 Ivory Coast
- Embassy of DR Congo in Abidjan
Boulevard Closel 29, 01 Plateau
DR Congo has 1 mission in Ivory Coast, with its embassy in Abidjan.
Citizens of DR Congo travelling to Ivory Coast
DR CongoIvory Coast Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) Ivory Coast 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 Ivory Coast 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). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Ivorian citizens can stay in DR Congo
Ivorian citizens may stay in DR Congo for up to 7 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to DR Congo.
How Ivorian citizens apply
The e-Visa for DR Congo is applied for online on its official government portal; Ivorian citizens carry the approval when they travel.
DR Congo’s neighbours for Ivorian citizens
The Central African Republic and Rwanda admit Ivorian citizens visa-free. Angola requires Ivorian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Citizens of DR Congo travelling to Ivory Coast
Before flying to Ivory Coast, citizens of DR Congo must obtain an ETA online; stays of up to 90 days are allowed.
Frequently asked questions
Do Ivorian citizens need a visa for DR Congo?
DR Congo requires a visa from Ivorian citizens, available online as an e-Visa for up to 7 days.
How long can Ivorian citizens stay in DR Congo?
Ivorian citizens can stay in DR Congo for up to 7 days with an e-Visa.
Where is the embassy of DR Congo in Ivory Coast?
The embassy of DR Congo in Ivory Coast is in Abidjan.
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 Ivory Coast?
Before flying to Ivory Coast, citizens of DR Congo must obtain an ETA online; stays of up to 90 days are allowed.
Can Ivorian citizens enter DR Congo visa-free?
No; Ivorian 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.