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DR Congo
DR Congo visa for Filipino citizens
Entry requirement
Filipino citizens need an e-Visa for DR Congo, applied for online before travel and valid 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.
DR Congo’s e-Visa costs US$250 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is 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 Philippines
DR Congo has no embassy or consulate in Philippines on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
Citizens of DR Congo travelling to the Philippines
DR CongoPhilippines Visa-free, 30 days Philippines 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 the Philippines 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 Filipino citizens can stay in DR Congo
Filipino citizens may stay in DR Congo for up to 7 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to DR Congo.
How Filipino citizens apply
The e-Visa for DR Congo is applied for online on its official government portal; Filipino citizens carry the approval when they travel.
DR Congo’s neighbours for Filipino citizens
Rwanda admits Filipino citizens visa-free. The Central African Republic, the Republic of the Congo and Angola require Filipino citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Citizens of DR Congo travelling to the Philippines
No visa is needed by citizens of DR Congo for the Philippines, for stays of up to 30 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Filipino citizens need a visa for DR Congo?
Filipino citizens need an e-Visa for DR Congo, applied for online before travel and valid for up to 7 days.
How long can Filipino citizens stay in DR Congo?
Filipino citizens can stay in DR Congo for up to 7 days with an e-Visa.
Is there an embassy of DR Congo in the Philippines?
No. DR Congo has no embassy in the Philippines.
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 the Philippines?
No visa is needed by citizens of DR Congo for the Philippines, for stays of up to 30 days.
Can Filipino citizens enter DR Congo visa-free?
No; Filipino 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.