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DR Congo visa for Saudi citizens

e-Visa up to 7 days

DR Congo requires a visa from Saudi citizens, available online as an e-Visa for up to 7 days.

Maximum stay
7 days
Where to apply
1 mission

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.

Apply on evisa.gouv.cd — Direction Générale de Migration

All visa types for DR Congo

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.

Missions of DR Congo in Saudi Arabia

DR Congo has 1 mission in Saudi Arabia, with its embassy in Riyadh.

Citizens of DR Congo travelling to Saudi Arabia

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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 Saudi Arabia 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 Saudi citizens can stay in DR Congo

Saudi citizens may stay in DR Congo for up to 7 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to DR Congo.

How Saudi citizens apply

The e-Visa for DR Congo is applied for online on its official government portal; Saudi citizens carry the approval when they travel.

DR Congo’s neighbours for Saudi citizens

Zambia and Angola admit Saudi citizens visa-free. The Central African Republic and the Republic of the Congo require Saudi citizens to obtain a visa in advance.

Citizens of DR Congo travelling to Saudi Arabia

Citizens of DR Congo need a visa for Saudi Arabia, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa. The rule is the same in both directions between Saudi Arabia and DR Congo.

Frequently asked questions

Do Saudi citizens need a visa for DR Congo?

DR Congo requires a visa from Saudi citizens, available online as an e-Visa for up to 7 days.

How long can Saudi citizens stay in DR Congo?

Saudi citizens can stay in DR Congo for up to 7 days with an e-Visa.

Where is the embassy of DR Congo in Saudi Arabia?

The embassy of DR Congo in Saudi Arabia is in Riyadh.

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 Saudi Arabia?

Citizens of DR Congo need a visa for Saudi Arabia, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.

Can Saudi citizens enter DR Congo visa-free?

No; Saudi 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.