São Tomé and Príncipe
DR Congo
DR Congo visa for citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe
Entry requirement
Citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe 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 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.
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 São Tomé and Príncipe
DR Congo has no embassy or consulate in São Tomé and Príncipe on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
Citizens of DR Congo travelling to São Tomé and Príncipe
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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.
For a trip from São Tomé and Príncipe to DR Congo, the published travel advice reads as follows: 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).
Good to know
How long citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe can stay in DR Congo
Citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe may stay in DR Congo for up to 7 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to DR Congo.
How citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe apply
The e-Visa for DR Congo is applied for online on its official government portal; citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe carry the approval when they travel.
DR Congo’s neighbours for citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe
Rwanda, Zambia and Angola admit citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe visa-free. The Central African Republic and the Republic of the Congo require citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe to obtain a visa in advance.
Citizens of DR Congo travelling to São Tomé and Príncipe
Citizens of DR Congo need an e-Visa for São Tomé and Príncipe, applied for online before travel. The rule is the same in both directions between São Tomé and Príncipe and DR Congo.
Frequently asked questions
Do citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe need a visa for DR Congo?
Citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe need an e-Visa for DR Congo, applied for online before travel and valid for up to 7 days.
How long can citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe stay in DR Congo?
Citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe can stay in DR Congo for up to 7 days with an e-Visa.
Is there an embassy of DR Congo in São Tomé and Príncipe?
No. DR Congo has no embassy in São Tomé and Príncipe.
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 São Tomé and Príncipe?
Citizens of DR Congo need an e-Visa for São Tomé and Príncipe, applied for online before travel.
Can citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe enter DR Congo visa-free?
No; citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe 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.