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DR Congo
DR Congo visa for Swedish citizens
Entry requirement
DR Congo requires a visa from Swedish 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 · Confirm at ambardcstockholm.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.
For the e-Visa, DR Congo’s official sources give a standard fee of US$250, and applications are made on 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 Sweden
- Embassy of DR Congo in Stockholm
Stjärnvägen 2, 181 23 Lidingö, Stockholm
DR Congo has 1 mission in Sweden, with its embassy in Stockholm.
Citizens of DR Congo travelling to Sweden
DR CongoSweden Visa required Sweden 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 Sweden 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).
Good to know
How long Swedish citizens can stay in DR Congo
Swedish citizens may stay in DR Congo for up to 7 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to DR Congo.
How Swedish citizens apply
The e-Visa for DR Congo is applied for online on its official government portal; Swedish citizens carry the approval when they travel.
DR Congo’s neighbours for Swedish citizens
Zambia and Angola admit Swedish citizens visa-free. The Central African Republic and the Republic of the Congo require Swedish citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Citizens of DR Congo travelling to Sweden
Citizens of DR Congo need a visa for Sweden, obtained before travel.
Frequently asked questions
Do Swedish citizens need a visa for DR Congo?
DR Congo requires a visa from Swedish citizens, available online as an e-Visa for up to 7 days.
How long can Swedish citizens stay in DR Congo?
Swedish citizens can stay in DR Congo for up to 7 days with an e-Visa.
Where is the embassy of DR Congo in Sweden?
The embassy of DR Congo in Sweden is in Stockholm.
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 Sweden?
Citizens of DR Congo need a visa for Sweden, obtained before travel.
Can Swedish citizens enter DR Congo visa-free?
No; Swedish 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.