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๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ต Does a Nepalese need a visa for DR Congo ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฉ?

e-Visa

Yes, online (e-Visa). Nepalese 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 Nepalese citizens on 2026-10-04. Entry rules change: confirm with the embassy of DR Congo or its official government website before you travel.

โš  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 ยท Currency: Congolese franc (CDF, FC) ยท Official languages: French, Kikongo, Lingala, Tshiluba, Swahili ยท Calling code: +243

Plugs and voltage

Some of your plugs fit (C); for type D, M plugs bring a travel adapter for DR Congo's sockets (C, E). Mains voltage differs (DR Congo: 220 V; Nepal: 230 V): most phone and laptop chargers accept 100โ€“240 V, but single-voltage devices such as some hair dryers need a converter.

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The other way round

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฉ Congolese passport holders visiting Nepal: Congolese passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Nepal, usually at the airport or land border.

The Nepalese passport at a glance

11visa-free
1ETA
19visa on arrival
58e-Visa
109visa required

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Questions

Do Nepalese citizens need a visa for DR Congo?

Nepalese 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 Nepal?

Congolese passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Nepal, usually at the airport or land border.