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DR Congo visa for Zimbabwean citizens

Entry requirement

Visa-free up to 90 days

DR Congo admits Zimbabwean citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.

Maximum stay
90 days
Where to apply
Nothing to apply for in advance

Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index

For longer stays: study, work and residence

All visa types for DR Congo

Citizens of DR Congo travelling to Zimbabwe

DR CongoZimbabwe Visa-free, 90 days Zimbabwe 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.

Zimbabwean 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). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.

Good to know

How long Zimbabwean citizens can stay in DR Congo

Zimbabwean citizens may stay in DR Congo for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to DR Congo.

DR Congo’s neighbours for Zimbabwean citizens

Tanzania, Rwanda, Zambia, Uganda and Angola admit Zimbabwean citizens visa-free. The Central African Republic and the Republic of the Congo require Zimbabwean citizens to obtain a visa in advance.

Citizens of DR Congo travelling to Zimbabwe

Citizens of DR Congo do not need a visa for Zimbabwe: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free. The rule is the same in both directions between Zimbabwe and DR Congo.

Frequently asked questions

Do Zimbabwean citizens need a visa for DR Congo?

DR Congo admits Zimbabwean citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.

How long can Zimbabwean citizens stay in DR Congo?

Zimbabwean citizens can stay in DR Congo for up to 90 days.

Do citizens of DR Congo need a visa for Zimbabwe?

Citizens of DR Congo do not need a visa for Zimbabwe: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.

Can Zimbabwean citizens enter DR Congo visa-free?

Yes, Zimbabwean citizens can enter DR Congo without a visa and stay for up to 90 days.

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.