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DR Congo
DR Congo visa for New Zealand citizens
Entry requirement
DR Congo requires a visa from New Zealand 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 7 November 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 New Zealand
DR Congo has no embassy or consulate in New Zealand on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
Citizens of DR Congo travelling to New Zealand
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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.
New Zealand 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). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long New Zealand citizens can stay in DR Congo
New Zealand citizens may stay in DR Congo for up to 7 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to DR Congo.
How New Zealand citizens apply
The e-Visa for DR Congo is applied for online on its official government portal; New Zealand citizens carry the approval when they travel.
DR Congo’s neighbours for New Zealand citizens
Rwanda, Zambia and Angola admit New Zealand citizens visa-free. The Central African Republic and the Republic of the Congo require New Zealand citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Citizens of DR Congo travelling to New Zealand
Citizens of DR Congo need a visa for New Zealand, obtained before travel.
Frequently asked questions
Do New Zealand citizens need a visa for DR Congo?
DR Congo requires a visa from New Zealand citizens, available online as an e-Visa for up to 7 days.
How long can New Zealand citizens stay in DR Congo?
New Zealand citizens can stay in DR Congo for up to 7 days with an e-Visa.
Is there an embassy of DR Congo in New Zealand?
No. DR Congo has no embassy in New Zealand.
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 New Zealand?
Citizens of DR Congo need a visa for New Zealand, obtained before travel.
Can New Zealand citizens enter DR Congo visa-free?
No; New Zealand citizens need an e-Visa for DR Congo.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 7 November 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.