South Sudan
DR Congo
DR Congo visa for South Sudanese citizens
Entry requirement
South Sudanese citizens 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 South Sudan
DR Congo has no embassy or consulate in South Sudan on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
Citizens of DR Congo travelling to South Sudan
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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 South Sudan 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). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long South Sudanese citizens can stay in DR Congo
South Sudanese citizens may stay in DR Congo for up to 7 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to DR Congo.
How South Sudanese citizens apply
The e-Visa for DR Congo is applied for online on its official government portal; South Sudanese citizens carry the approval when they travel.
DR Congo’s neighbours for South Sudanese citizens
Tanzania, Rwanda, Burundi and Uganda admit South Sudanese citizens visa-free. The Central African Republic, the Republic of the Congo and Angola require South Sudanese citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Citizens of DR Congo travelling to South Sudan
Citizens of DR Congo need an e-Visa for South Sudan, applied for online before travel and valid for up to 90 days. The rule is the same in both directions between South Sudan and DR Congo.
Frequently asked questions
Do South Sudanese citizens need a visa for DR Congo?
South Sudanese citizens need an e-Visa for DR Congo, applied for online before travel and valid for up to 7 days.
How long can South Sudanese citizens stay in DR Congo?
South Sudanese citizens can stay in DR Congo for up to 7 days with an e-Visa.
Is there an embassy of DR Congo in South Sudan?
No. DR Congo has no embassy in South Sudan.
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 Sudan?
Citizens of DR Congo need an e-Visa for South Sudan, applied for online before travel and valid for up to 90 days.
Can South Sudanese citizens enter DR Congo visa-free?
No; South Sudanese 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.