DR Congo passport → Zambia
Do Congolese citizens need a visa for Zambia?
Visa on arrival90 days
Congolese passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Zambia for up to 90 days. You do not need to apply before you fly.
What this means for your trip
- Keep the visa fee ready, ideally in US dollars or the local currency, plus passport photos.
- Expect to show a return ticket, hotel booking and proof of funds at the counter.
- Some countries also offer the same visa online, which can save queueing on arrival.
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Zambia at a glance
- Capital
- Lusaka
- Currency
- Zambian kwacha (ZMW)
- Languages
- English
- Calling code
- +260
- Region
- Eastern Africa
Zambia for other passports
- DR CongoVisa on arrival90 days
IndiaeVisa
United StatesVisa-free30 days
United KingdomVisa-free30 days
United Arab EmiratesVisa-free30 days
ChinaVisa-free30 days
SingaporeVisa-free90 days
PakistaneVisa
BangladesheVisa
Sri LankaeVisa
NepaleVisa
NigeriaeVisa
PhilippineseVisa
Nearby in Eastern Africa for Congolese passport holders
Common questions
Do Congolese citizens need a visa for Zambia?
Congolese passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Zambia for up to 90 days. You do not need to apply before you fly.
How long can Congolese citizens stay in Zambia?
Up to 90 days under the current visa on arrival rule. Longer stays need a different visa.
How many countries can Congolese citizens visit without a visa?
41 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The DR Congo passport ranks #85 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0). Updated weekly. Rules can change, so give the official site a quick look before you fly.