The Democratic Republic of Congo issues a single eVisa category for international visitors: the Ordinary Flying Visa. This eVisa covers a range of travel purposes, including tourism, business, transit, and family visits.
You do not need to choose an eVisa type based on your reason for travel. Simply state your purpose during the application, and the Ordinary Flying Visa applies.
Start Your Democratic Republic of the Congo eVisa ApplicationOverview of the DRC Ordinary Flying Visa
The Ordinary Flying Visa is the standard entry visa for the Democratic Republic of Congo. It is open to travellers visiting for different reasons and does not restrict entry to a single purpose.
Purposes Covered Under the Ordinary Flying Visa
a. Tourism
The Ordinary Flying Visa is valid for leisure travel to the DRC. Visitors may explore national parks, cultural sites, and other attractions across the country, including Virunga National Park, Mount Nyiragongo, Kahuzi-Biega National Park, and the capital city, Kinshasa.
b. Business
The visa covers attendance at meetings, conferences, trade discussions, and short-term commercial activities in the DRC. It does not permit employment or long-term work within the country.
c. Transit
Travellers passing through the DRC en route to another destination can apply under this visa.
d. Family Visit
Those travelling to the DRC to meet family or maintain personal connections may apply under this same visa. No separate category exists for family visits - the Ordinary Flying Visa covers this purpose as well.
DRC Ordinary Flying Visa Stay Duration, Entry & Validity
|
eVisa Type |
No. of Entries |
Max. Stay |
Validity |
|
Ordinary Flying Visa |
Single |
7 Days |
90 Days |
How to Apply for the DRC Ordinary Flying Visa
- Fill out the online application form with accurate personal details, including your full name and purpose of visit.
- Upload the required documents next.
- Review your application details before proceeding. Pay the visa fee using a debit or credit card.
- Successful payment confirms your application has been submitted.
- A confirmation email with your application number will be sent upon successful payment.
- Monitor your application status through the tracking portal and receive your eVisa once approved.
Frequently Asked Questions
Apply at least one week before your intended date of travel. This allows sufficient time for processing and avoids last-minute delays.
No. The Ordinary Flying Visa does not permit employment in the Democratic Republic of Congo. It covers non-paid business, work and conference travel.
The Ordinary Flying Visa permits a maximum stay of 7 days per entry. For stays beyond this, you would need to contact the relevant DRC immigration authority before your permitted stay expires.
No. The visa is issued as a single-entry visa. If you leave the DRC and wish to re-enter, a new application is required.