United States
DR Congo
DR Congo visa for US citizens
Entry requirement
US 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
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- DR Congo visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at ambadrcusa.org
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.
Missions of DR Congo in the United States
- Embassy of DR Congo in Washington D.C.
Connecticut Avenue Northwest 1100, 20036 Washington
Today 09:00–13:00
DR Congo has 1 mission in the United States, with its embassy in Washington D.C.
Citizens of DR Congo travelling to the United States
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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 the United States 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 US citizens can stay in DR Congo
US citizens may stay in DR Congo for up to 7 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to DR Congo.
How US citizens apply
The e-Visa for DR Congo is applied for online on its official government portal; US citizens carry the approval when they travel.
DR Congo’s neighbours for US citizens
Zambia and Angola admit US citizens visa-free. The Central African Republic and the Republic of the Congo require US citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Citizens of DR Congo travelling to the United States
Citizens of DR Congo need a visa for the United States, obtained before travel.
Frequently asked questions
Do US citizens need a visa for DR Congo?
US citizens need an e-Visa for DR Congo, applied for online before travel and valid for up to 7 days.
How long can US citizens stay in DR Congo?
US citizens can stay in DR Congo for up to 7 days with an e-Visa.
Where is the embassy of DR Congo in the United States?
The embassy of DR Congo in the United States is in Washington D.C.
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 States?
Citizens of DR Congo need a visa for the United States, obtained before travel.
Can US citizens enter DR Congo visa-free?
No; US 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.