Mauritius
DR Congo
DR Congo visa for Mauritian citizens
Entry requirement
DR Congo issues Mauritian 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
DR Congo’s tourist visa costs €85 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is 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 Mauritius
DR CongoMauritius Visa-free, 90 days Mauritius 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.
Mauritian 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). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long Mauritian citizens can stay in DR Congo
Mauritian citizens may stay in DR Congo for up to 7 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to DR Congo.
How Mauritian citizens apply
Mauritian 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 Mauritian citizens
Tanzania, Rwanda, Zambia, Uganda and Angola admit Mauritian citizens visa-free. The Central African Republic and the Republic of the Congo require Mauritian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Citizens of DR Congo travelling to Mauritius
Citizens of DR Congo do not need a visa for Mauritius: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
Frequently asked questions
Do Mauritian citizens need a visa for DR Congo?
DR Congo issues Mauritian citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 7 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
How long can Mauritian citizens stay in DR Congo?
Mauritian 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 Mauritius?
Citizens of DR Congo do not need a visa for Mauritius: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
Can Mauritian citizens enter DR Congo visa-free?
No; Mauritian 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.