Central African Republic citizens require a visa to enter the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC); an e-visa system is available for tourism.
Last verified: 2026-02-10
At a glance
Entry requirements
- The DRC uses an e-visa system (congo-evisa.com) for tourism applications.
- The e-visa must be used within three months of issuance and typically allows for an initial stay of one week (renewable).
- A round-trip flight reservation and hotel confirmation are required for the application.
Stay
E-visa validity and stay duration are subject to immigration discretion, often starting with a 7-day single entry.
Passport
Passport must be valid for at least six months beyond the travel date with 2 blank pages.
Health — Yellow fever
Yellow Fever vaccination is mandatory for entry into the DRC.
Since the e-visa system can have specific technical requirements, ensure all uploads meet the portal's criteria.
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