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π²πΎ Does a Malaysian need a visa for DR Congo π¨π©?
Yes, online (e-Visa). Malaysian 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 Malaysian citizens on 2026-10-04. Entry rules change: confirm with the embassy of DR Congo or its official government website before you travel.
β 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
You need a travel adapter: DR Congo uses plug types C, E, Malaysia uses G. Mains voltage differs (DR Congo: 220 V; Malaysia: 240 V): most phone and laptop chargers accept 100β240 V, but single-voltage devices such as some hair dryers need a converter.
More about entering DR Congo β
Easier destinations near DR Congo for Malaysian passport holders
- π©πΏ Algeria β Visa-free 90 days
- π§π― Benin β Visa-free 30 days
- π§πΌ Botswana β Visa-free 90 days
- πΈπΏ Eswatini β Visa-free 30 days
- π¬π² Gambia β Visa-free 90 days
- π°πͺ Kenya β Visa-free 90 days
- π±πΈ Lesotho β Visa-free 90 days
- π±πΎ Libya β Visa-free 30 days
The other way round
π¨π© Congolese passport holders visiting Malaysia: Congolese passport holders need a visa for Malaysia, and it can be applied for online as an e-Visa before travelling.
The Malaysian passport at a glance
All destinations for Malaysia passport holders β Β· Who needs a visa for DR Congo β
Questions
Do Malaysian citizens need a visa for DR Congo?
Malaysian 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 Malaysia?
Congolese passport holders need a visa for Malaysia, and it can be applied for online as an e-Visa before travelling.