Senegal
DR Congo
DR Congo visa for Senegalese citizens
Entry requirement
DR Congo requires a visa from Senegalese citizens, available online as an e-Visa for up to 7 days.
- Maximum stay
- 7 days
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- 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.
Missions of DR Congo in Senegal
- Embassy of DR Congo in Dakar
Rue Léon Frobenius (FN-14) 16, Dakar
DR Congo has 1 mission in Senegal, with its embassy in Dakar.
Citizens of DR Congo travelling to Senegal
DR CongoSenegal Visa on arrival Senegal 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 Senegal 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). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long Senegalese citizens can stay in DR Congo
Senegalese citizens may stay in DR Congo for up to 7 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to DR Congo.
How Senegalese citizens apply
The e-Visa for DR Congo is applied for online on its official government portal; Senegalese citizens carry the approval when they travel.
DR Congo’s neighbours for Senegalese citizens
Tanzania, the Central African Republic and Rwanda admit Senegalese citizens visa-free. Angola requires Senegalese citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Citizens of DR Congo travelling to Senegal
Citizens of DR Congo receive their visa for Senegal at the border; it covers up to 30 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Senegalese citizens need a visa for DR Congo?
DR Congo requires a visa from Senegalese citizens, available online as an e-Visa for up to 7 days.
How long can Senegalese citizens stay in DR Congo?
Senegalese citizens can stay in DR Congo for up to 7 days with an e-Visa.
Where is the embassy of DR Congo in Senegal?
The embassy of DR Congo in Senegal is in Dakar.
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 Senegal?
Citizens of DR Congo receive their visa for Senegal at the border; it covers up to 30 days.
Can Senegalese citizens enter DR Congo visa-free?
No; Senegalese 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.