South Africa
DR Congo
DR Congo visa for South African citizens
Entry requirement
DR Congo requires a visa from South African 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 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at embassypages.com
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 South Africa
- Embassy of DR Congo in Pretoria
Francis Baard Street 958, 0083 Arcadia
DR Congo has 1 mission in South Africa, with its embassy in Pretoria.
Citizens of DR Congo travelling to South Africa
DR CongoSouth Africa e-Visa South Africa 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.
South African 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 South African citizens can stay in DR Congo
South African citizens may stay in DR Congo for up to 7 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to DR Congo.
How South African citizens apply
The e-Visa for DR Congo is applied for online on its official government portal; South African citizens carry the approval when they travel.
DR Congo’s neighbours for South African citizens
Tanzania, Rwanda, Zambia and Angola admit South African citizens visa-free. The Central African Republic and the Republic of the Congo require South African citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Citizens of DR Congo travelling to South Africa
Citizens of DR Congo need a visa for South Africa, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa. The rule is the same in both directions between South Africa and DR Congo.
Frequently asked questions
Do South African citizens need a visa for DR Congo?
DR Congo requires a visa from South African citizens, available online as an e-Visa for up to 7 days.
How long can South African citizens stay in DR Congo?
South African citizens can stay in DR Congo for up to 7 days with an e-Visa.
Where is the embassy of DR Congo in South Africa?
The embassy of DR Congo in South Africa is in Pretoria.
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 South Africa?
Citizens of DR Congo need a visa for South Africa, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
Can South African citizens enter DR Congo visa-free?
No; South African 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.