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πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡¬ Does an Egyptian need a visa for DR Congo πŸ‡¨πŸ‡©?

e-Visa

Yes, online (e-Visa). Egyptian passport holders need a visa for DR Congo, and it can be applied for online as an e-Visa before travelling.

Checked against Wikipedia's list of visa requirements for Egyptian citizens on 2026-10-04. Entry rules change: confirm with the embassy of DR Congo or its official government website before you travel.

⚠ U.S. State Department travel advisory for DR Congo: Level 4: Do Not Travel (updated 15 July 2026). It is written for U.S. citizens; read the advisory before you book.

What this means for your trip

An e-Visa is applied for on the destination's official government website. You upload your passport scan and photo, pay online and receive an approval letter by email.

Apply well before departure and print the approval; use only the official portal, as many look-alike sites charge extra.

Your passport should normally be valid for at least six months beyond your planned departure date and have blank pages for stamps; many countries apply this rule.

DR Congo at a glance

Capital: Kinshasa Β· Currency: Congolese franc (CDF, FC) Β· Official languages: French, Kikongo, Lingala, Tshiluba, Swahili Β· Calling code: +243

Plugs and voltage

Your plugs fit: every plug type used in Egypt (C, F) works with sockets in DR Congo.

More about entering DR Congo β†’

Easier destinations near DR Congo for Egyptian passport holders

The other way round

πŸ‡¨πŸ‡© Congolese passport holders visiting Egypt: Congolese passport holders need a visa for Egypt, applied for at an embassy or consulate of Egypt before travelling.

The Egyptian passport at a glance

21visa-free
1ETA
25visa on arrival
51e-Visa
100visa required

All destinations for Egypt passport holders β†’ Β· Who needs a visa for DR Congo β†’

Questions

Do Egyptian citizens need a visa for DR Congo?

Egyptian passport holders need a visa for DR Congo, and it can be applied for online as an e-Visa before travelling.

Does a Congolese need a visa for Egypt?

Congolese passport holders need a visa for Egypt, applied for at an embassy or consulate of Egypt before travelling.