Popular destinations you can visit easily
MaldivesOn arrival
Sri LankaOn arrival
Kenyafree
Singapore30d
Philippines30d
Mauritius90d
Seychelles90d
NepalOn arrival
CambodiaOn arrival
TanzaniaOn arrivalVisa-free countries for DR Congo passport holders (16)
Enter with just your passport (stay limits in days where known).
Visa on arrival (26)
Get your visa at the airport or border on arrival, sometimes for a fee.
eTA required (1)
Apply online for a quick electronic travel authorization before you fly.
e-Visa (42)
Apply online and get approval before you travel.
- Albania
- Antigua and Barbuda
- Australia
- Bahamas
- Bahrain
- Bhutan
- Botswana
- Cameroon
- Colombia
- Cuba
- Ecuador
- El Salvador
- Equatorial Guinea
- Gabon
- Georgia
- Guinea
- Hong Kong
- Indonesia
- Iraq
- Kyrgyzstan
- Lesotho
- Libya
- Malawi
- Malaysia
- Moldova
- Mongolia
- Oman
- Pakistan
- Papua New Guinea
- Qatar
- São Tomé and Príncipe
- Sierra Leone
- Somalia
- South Africa
- South Korea
- South Sudan
- St. Kitts and Nevis
- Syria
- Tajikistan
- Togo
- United Arab Emirates
- Vietnam
Visa required (113)
Apply at an embassy, consulate or visa center before traveling.
- Afghanistan
- Algeria
- Andorra
- Angola
- Argentina
- Armenia
- Austria
- Azerbaijan
- Belarus
- Belgium
- Belize
- Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Brazil
- Brunei
- Bulgaria
- Canada
- Central African Republic
- Chad
- Chile
- China
- Costa Rica
- Croatia
- Cyprus
- Czech Republic
- Denmark
- Dominican Republic
- Egypt
- Eritrea
- Estonia
- Eswatini
- Fiji
- Finland
- France
- Germany
- Greece
- Grenada
- Guatemala
- Guyana
- Honduras
- Hungary
- Iceland
- India
- Ireland
- Israel
- Italy
- Jamaica
- Japan
- Jordan
- Kazakhstan
- Kiribati
- Kosovo
- Kuwait
- Laos
- Latvia
- Lebanon
- Liberia
- Liechtenstein
- Lithuania
- Luxembourg
- Mali
- Malta
- Marshall Islands
- Mexico
- Monaco
- Montenegro
- Morocco
- Myanmar
- Namibia
- Nauru
- Netherlands
- New Zealand
- Nicaragua
- Niger
- North Korea
- North Macedonia
- Norway
- Palestine
- Panama
- Paraguay
- Peru
- Poland
- Portugal
- Republic of the Congo
- Romania
- Russia
- San Marino
- Saudi Arabia
- Serbia
- Slovakia
- Slovenia
- Solomon Islands
- Spain
- St. Lucia
- Sudan
- Suriname
- Sweden
- Switzerland
- Taiwan
- Thailand
- Tonga
- Trinidad and Tobago
- Tunisia
- Turkey
- Turkmenistan
- Ukraine
- United Kingdom
- United States
- Uruguay
- Uzbekistan
- Vanuatu
- Vatican City
- Venezuela
- Yemen
Frequently asked questions
How many countries can DR Congo passport holders visit without a visa?
DR Congo passport holders can enter 16 destinations visa-free, plus 26 with visa on arrival and 1 with an eTA, for a total of 43 easy-access destinations. A further 42 destinations offer e-Visas.
How strong is the DR Congo passport?
With 43 easy-access destinations, the DR Congo passport ranks #181 out of 199 passports in our ranking.
Do DR Congo citizens need a visa for Schengen countries?
Yes. DR Congo passport holders generally need a Schengen visa to visit the Schengen Area.
Do DR Congo passport holders need a visa for United States?
Visa required: DR Congo citizens must apply for a visa before traveling to United States.
Do DR Congo passport holders need a visa for United Kingdom?
Visa required: DR Congo citizens must apply for a visa before traveling to United Kingdom.
Do DR Congo passport holders need a visa for Canada?
Visa required: DR Congo citizens must apply for a visa before traveling to Canada.
Do DR Congo passport holders need a visa for United Arab Emirates?
e-Visa for DR Congo passport holders traveling to United Arab Emirates.
Data from the Passport Index dataset (MIT), last updated 2026-02-18. Entry rules change and can depend on passport validity, purpose of travel and onward tickets. Always confirm with the destination's official embassy before you travel.