Destination guide

Democratic Republic of the Congo visa requirements

For United Arab Emirates passport holders

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Entry requirements

Visa free / eVisa

For holders of a passport from

Stay allowance: 7 days

Do I need a visa to visit Democratic Republic of the Congo with a United Arab Emirates passport?

eVisa

Key entry notes

  • Passenger with a letter (Visa Volant) issued by the Ministry of Interior and Security can obtain a visa on arrival.

Data refreshed 06 Sep 2026

At a glance

Travel basics

Region
Middle Africa
Capital
Kinshasa
Languages
French, Lingala, Kongo, Swahili, Luba-Katanga
Currency
CDF
Time zones
UTC+01:00UTC+02:00
Borders
AngolaVisa free / eVisaBurundiVisa on arrivalCentral African RepublicVisa on arrivalRepublic of the CongoVisa on arrivalRwandaVisa free / eVisaSouth SudanVisa free / eVisaTanzaniaVisa free / eVisaUgandaVisa free / eVisaZambiaVisa free / eVisa
Area
2,344,858 km2
Population
77,267,000