South Africa passport → DR Congo

Do South African citizens need a visa for the DR Congo?

eVisa (apply online)7 days

South African passport holders need an eVisa for the DR Congo for up to 7 days. You apply and pay online before you travel.

What this means for your trip

Apply through the official channel (the government portal, or the airline or agent it names) and keep a printed copy of the approval.
Processing usually takes a few working days; apply at least two weeks ahead.
Check that the eVisa type matches your purpose of travel.

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DR Congo at a glance

Capital: Kinshasa
Currency: Congolese franc (CDF)
Languages: French, Kikongo, Lingala, Tshiluba, Swahili
Calling code: +243
Region: Middle Africa

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DR Congo for other passports

South AfricaeVisa7 days
IndiaeVisa7 days
United StateseVisa7 days
United KingdomeVisa7 days
United Arab EmirateseVisa7 days
ChinaeVisa7 days
SingaporeeVisa7 days
PakistaneVisa7 days
BangladesheVisa7 days
Sri LankaeVisa7 days
NepaleVisa7 days
NigeriaeVisa7 days
PhilippineseVisa7 days

Nearby in Middle Africa for South African passport holders

AngolaVisa-free90 days
GabonVisa-free30 days
CamerooneVisa
ChadeVisa
Equatorial GuineaeVisa
Sao Tome and PrincipeeVisa
Central African RepublicVisa required
CongoVisa required

Common questions

Do South African citizens need a visa for the DR Congo?

South African passport holders need an eVisa for the DR Congo for up to 7 days. You apply and pay online before you travel.

How long can South African citizens stay in the DR Congo?

Up to 7 days under the current evisa rule. Longer stays need a different visa.

Can South African citizens get a visa on arrival in the DR Congo?

Not under the standard rules.

How many countries can South African citizens visit without a visa?

93 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The South Africa passport ranks #47 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.