Democratic Republic of the Congo visas
The Democratic Republic of the Congo publishes a public Direction Generale de Migration site and an official eVisa portal with a public FAQ for electronic visa requests. The current Visa Atlas packet is intentionally eVisa-focused: it covers ordinary, specific and family-visit flying eVisa types plus the VAP placed in the passport at the point of entry. Public work-permit and residence-card details were not available in a source-backed form during this review, so employment or residence cases should be confirmed directly with DGM, the eVisa portal or a competent DRC mission.
4 routes · 4 without a sponsor · 0 lead to settlement
Official portal
Primary source
Direction Generale de Migration ↗ · Direction Generale de Migration (DGM), Democratic Republic of the Congo
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Regulators of immigration advice
- Direction Generale de Migration (DGM) — Official DRC migration authority whose public site describes DGM as facilitating entry and exit of nationals and foreigners and links to the official eVisa service.
- DRC eVisa portal (eVisa) — Official electronic visa portal and FAQ for DRC eVisa requests, VAP validity, fees, processing and public application access.
Visa routes (4)
Ordinary Flying Visa eVisa
DRC electronic ordinary flying visa route for short visits, business visits and tourism, leading to a seven-day single-entry VAP at the border.
No sponsor needed · Non-settlement · Last reviewed 25 July 2026
Specific Flying Visa eVisa
DRC eVisa type listed by the official FAQ for applicants directed to use the specific flying visa option in the official portal.
No sponsor needed · Non-settlement · Last reviewed 25 July 2026
Family-Visit Flying Visa eVisa
DRC electronic family-visit flying visa type for short visits, leading to a seven-day single-entry VAP at the point of entry.
No sponsor needed · Non-settlement · Last reviewed 25 July 2026
Airport Visa / VAP after eVisa approval
Seven-day single-entry DRC VAP placed in the passport at the point of entry after the traveller has obtained an eVisa.
No sponsor needed · Non-settlement · Last reviewed 25 July 2026
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Frequently asked questions
How many visa routes does Democratic Republic of the Congo have?+
We cover 4 Democratic Republic of the Congo visa routes in the visitor and short business category. Each one links to its primary government source and carries a last-reviewed date.
Which Democratic Republic of the Congo visas do not need an employer sponsor?+
4 of the 4 Democratic Republic of the Congo routes we cover can be pursued without an employer sponsor, which helps if you do not have a job offer yet. The remaining 0 are employer-sponsored.
Which Democratic Republic of the Congo visas lead to permanent residence?+
The Democratic Republic of the Congo routes we cover are temporary rather than direct settlement routes.
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