Democratic Republic of the Congo
Democratic Republic of the Congo visa and entry requirements for US, UK, Canadian, Australian, NZ and Irish citizens
US, UK, Canadian, Australian, New Zealand and Irish citizens all need a visa before entering the DRC; no visa‑free stay is offered and an electronic travel authorisation is not required.
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Visa requirements
Travelers from the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and Ireland must apply for a visa at a Congolese embassy or consulate before travel.
There is no electronic travel authorisation (ETA) system for the DRC; the visa is the only entry permit.
- Apply at the nearest Congolese embassy/consulate.
- Processing times and expedited options vary; check with the Congolese embassy or consulate.
- Pay the visa fee as instructed by the embassy or consulate.
Additional info
A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required for entry to the DRC.
Questions people ask
Do US, UK, Canadian, Australian, NZ and Irish citizens need a visa for Democratic Republic of the Congo?
Yes, all these nationals must obtain a visa before arrival; there is no visa‑free entry.
How long can I stay in Democratic Republic of the Congo without a visa?
None – a visa is required for any stay.
Do I need an electronic travel authorisation before flying to Democratic Republic of the Congo?
No, the DRC does not have an ETA system; the visa is the only pre‑travel entry permit.
What passport validity is required for a DRC visa?
Your passport must be valid for at least six months from the date of entry and have a blank page for the visa stamp.
Is a yellow‑fever vaccination required for entry?
Yes, a valid yellow fever certificate is required for entry.
Verify with the official source
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- officialUS Department of State – Travel to Democratic Republic of the Congo
- officialGovernment of Canada – Travel advice and advisories – Democratic Republic of the Congo
- officialNew Zealand – SafeTravel – Democratic Republic of the Congo
- officialIrish Department of Foreign Affairs – Travel advice – Democratic Republic of the Congo
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Sources
- officialUS Department of State – Travel to Democratic Republic of the Congo
- officialGovernment of Canada – Travel advice and advisories – Democratic Republic of the Congo
- officialNew Zealand – SafeTravel – Democratic Republic of the Congo
- officialIrish Department of Foreign Affairs – Travel advice – Democratic Republic of the Congo
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