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DR Congo visa for Latvian citizens
Entry requirement
DR Congo requires a visa from Latvian citizens, available online as an e-Visa for 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.
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.
Where to apply in Latvia
DR Congo has no embassy or consulate in Latvia on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
Citizens of DR Congo travelling to Latvia
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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.
For a trip from Latvia 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 Latvian citizens can stay in DR Congo
Latvian citizens may stay in DR Congo for up to 7 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to DR Congo.
How Latvian citizens apply
The e-Visa for DR Congo is applied for online on its official government portal; Latvian citizens carry the approval when they travel.
DR Congo’s neighbours for Latvian citizens
Zambia and Angola admit Latvian citizens visa-free. The Central African Republic and the Republic of the Congo require Latvian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Citizens of DR Congo travelling to Latvia
Latvia requires citizens of DR Congo to hold a visa issued in advance.
Frequently asked questions
Do Latvian citizens need a visa for DR Congo?
DR Congo requires a visa from Latvian citizens, available online as an e-Visa for up to 7 days.
How long can Latvian citizens stay in DR Congo?
Latvian citizens can stay in DR Congo for up to 7 days with an e-Visa.
Is there an embassy of DR Congo in Latvia?
No. DR Congo has no embassy in Latvia.
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 Latvia?
Latvia requires citizens of DR Congo to hold a visa issued in advance.
Can Latvian citizens enter DR Congo visa-free?
No; Latvian 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.