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