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Democratic Republic of the Congo eVisa

Last checked: 19 October 2026 · Africa entry rules

The Democratic Republic of the Congo's official eVisa costs US$300, made up of US$50 in administrative fees and US$250 for the eVisa 1. It must be used within three months of issue and leads to a single-entry airport visa valid for seven days. The official FAQ says a further US$90 for that airport visa is payable at the entry point 1. Processing is stated as 72 hours. Use only evisa.gouv.cd 1,2.
eVisa
US$300 total 1
Breakdown
US$50 administration plus US$250 eVisa 1
Use by
Within 3 months of issue 1
Airport visa
US$90 at entry, valid 7 days 1
Entries
Single 1
Processing
72 hours 1,2
Checked
19 October 2026

Who can use the eVisa

The DRC portal lists nationals of countries without a DRC diplomatic mission, business visitors, family visitors and tourists among the people who can apply 1.

The application is reviewed online. The issued document lets the traveller present at a DRC entry point for the airport visa 1,2.

Fees and validity

The official FAQ gives US$300 for the eVisa, including US$50 in non-refundable administrative charges and US$250 for the eVisa itself 1.

The eVisa must be used within 3 months. It provides one entry and a 7-day airport visa. The FAQ lists a further US$90 at the land, sea, lake or airport entry point 1.

Processing and application

  • Create an account at evisa.gouv.cd 2.
  • Complete the application and pay the administrative charge.
  • Wait for the stated 72-hour review 1,2.
  • Pay the remaining visa charge when instructed and download the PDF 2.
  • Carry the issued eVisa and the passport used in the application.

Passenger fees

A 2018 Official Journal text set a US$15 levy on international airline tickets for passengers departing the DRC, payable in Congolese francs at the daily rate 3. It is a tourism ticket levy, not an entry security fee.

No current official instrument confirming the bible watch-list claim about a new DRC passenger security fee was located on 19 October 2026. This page does not state such a fee as active.

Common questions

How much is the DRC eVisa?

US$300, plus the official FAQ's US$90 airport-visa payment at entry 1.

How long does processing take?

The portal states 72 hours 1,2.

How long is the airport visa valid?

7 days, single entry 1.

How soon must I use the eVisa?

Within 3 months of issue 1.

Where do I apply?

At https://evisa.gouv.cd 2.

Rules and fees change. Check the official site linked above before you apply or pay. Spotted an error? Email [email protected] with the official link.

Sources

  1. DRC General Directorate of Migration: eVisa FAQ (accessed 19 October 2026)
  2. DRC General Directorate of Migration: Official eVisa portal (accessed 19 October 2026)
  3. DRC Official Journal: Interministerial order amending the international airline-ticket levy (1 May 2018)

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