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