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DR Congo visa for Swiss citizens
Entry requirement
Swiss 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
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- DR Congo visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at missionrdcgeneve.ch
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 Switzerland
DR Congo has 1 mission in Switzerland, with its embassy in Bern.
Citizens of DR Congo travelling to Switzerland
DR CongoSwitzerland Visa required Switzerland 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 Switzerland 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 Swiss citizens can stay in DR Congo
Swiss citizens may stay in DR Congo for up to 7 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to DR Congo.
How Swiss citizens apply
The e-Visa for DR Congo is applied for online on its official government portal; Swiss citizens carry the approval when they travel.
DR Congo’s neighbours for Swiss citizens
Rwanda, Zambia and Angola admit Swiss citizens visa-free. The Central African Republic and the Republic of the Congo require Swiss citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Citizens of DR Congo travelling to Switzerland
Citizens of DR Congo need a visa for Switzerland, obtained before travel.
Frequently asked questions
Do Swiss citizens need a visa for DR Congo?
Swiss 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 Swiss citizens stay in DR Congo?
Swiss citizens can stay in DR Congo for up to 7 days with an e-Visa.
Where is the embassy of DR Congo in Switzerland?
The embassy of DR Congo in Switzerland is in Bern.
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 Switzerland?
Citizens of DR Congo need a visa for Switzerland, obtained before travel.
Can Swiss citizens enter DR Congo visa-free?
No; Swiss 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.