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