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DR Congo visa for Kenyan citizens
Entry requirement
DR Congo issues Kenyan citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 7 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
- Maximum stay
- 7 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index
Which DR Congo visa?
Ordinary entry visa issued by DRC embassies (tourism, visit, business)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Determined by the visa granted: one, two, three or six months in the Brussels and Washington fee tables; the immigration services decide the final duration and entries.
- Fee
- €85
- Processing time
- Brussels: at least one week, two weeks for a first trip to the DRC. Washington: at least two business days after a complete file.
Apply on Embassy of the DRC in Brussels — visa conditions and online application
For the tourist visa, DR Congo’s official sources give a standard fee of €85, and applications are made on ambardc.be. Processing time, as DR Congo states it: Brussels: at least one week, two weeks for a first trip to the DRC. Washington: at least two business days after a complete file. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Determined by the visa granted: one, two, three or six months in the Brussels and Washington fee tables; the immigration services decide the final duration and entries.
Citizens of DR Congo travelling to Kenya
DR CongoKenya Visa-free, 180 days Kenya 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 Kenya 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 Kenyan citizens can stay in DR Congo
Kenyan citizens may stay in DR Congo for up to 7 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to DR Congo.
How Kenyan citizens apply
Kenyan citizens receive the visa for DR Congo at the port of entry, so they should have their passport, the fee and any documents the officers may ask for, such as a return ticket.
DR Congo’s neighbours for Kenyan citizens
Tanzania, South Sudan, Rwanda, Zambia, Burundi and Uganda admit Kenyan citizens visa-free. The Central African Republic, the Republic of the Congo and Angola require Kenyan citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Citizens of DR Congo travelling to Kenya
No visa is needed by citizens of DR Congo for Kenya, for stays of up to 180 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Kenyan citizens need a visa for DR Congo?
DR Congo issues Kenyan citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 7 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
How long can Kenyan citizens stay in DR Congo?
Kenyan citizens can stay in DR Congo for up to 7 days with a visa on arrival.
How much does the DR Congo tourist visa cost?
DR Congo’s official sources give a standard fee of €85 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Brussels: at least one week, two weeks for a first trip to the DRC. Washington: at least two business days after a complete file.
Do citizens of DR Congo need a visa for Kenya?
No visa is needed by citizens of DR Congo for Kenya, for stays of up to 180 days.
Can Kenyan citizens enter DR Congo visa-free?
No; Kenyan citizens need a visa on arrival in 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.