Visa & entry guide

Democratic Republic Of The Congo (Drc)

Plan your visit to Democratic Republic Of The Congo (Drc) with guidance on visitor requirements, passport considerations and where to apply.

For Kenyan passport holders and Kenya residents travelling on other passports.

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Entry Guidance

What to know before travelling to Democratic Republic Of The Congo (Drc)

Use the section that matches your travel purpose and passport context.

Tourist & Leisure

Visitor requirements

Valid Kenyan passport
Return/onward travel details
Accommodation details
Travel itinerary
Yellow fever certificate where applicable
Supporting documents requested

Passport & documents

The Democratic Republic of the Congo is an East African Community Partner State. Kenyan passport holders benefit from EAC travel arrangements. Kenyan residents travelling on non-Kenyan passports must follow the visa requirements applicable to their passport nationality. (Kenya eTA)

Business Travel

Business requirements

Valid Kenyan passport
Business invitation/details
Host/company information
Travel itinerary
Yellow fever certificate where applicable
Supporting business documents

Passport Context

Kenyan passport holders

Kenyan residents using other passports

Kenyan residents travelling on non-Kenyan passports must follow the visa requirements applicable to their passport nationality.

Application Route

How and where to apply

Kenyan passport holders should confirm current EAC entry documentation before departure. Kenyan residents of other nationalities requiring a visa can use the official DRC eVisa system or the DRC Embassy in Nairobi as applicable.

Embassy / mission

Embassy of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Nairobi.

Processing guidance

For travellers requiring an eVisa, the official DRC eVisa system currently states processing within approximately 72 hours after receipt of the application. (evisa.gouv.cd)

Important Visa Information

Guidance does not guarantee approval or entry.

Visa and entry requirements may change. Sunward Travel will confirm the applicable requirements at the time of travel. The issuance of a visa or permission to enter is the sole prerogative of the issuing country's immigration/consular authorities, and Sunward Travel does not guarantee a successful visa application or entry for any applicant or nationality.

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