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