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πŸ‡·πŸ‡Ί Does a Russian need a visa for DR Congo πŸ‡¨πŸ‡©?

e-Visa

Yes, online (e-Visa). Russian 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 Russian 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 Russia (C, F) works with sockets in DR Congo.

More about entering DR Congo β†’

Your embassy in DR Congo

If your passport is lost or stolen, or you need help in an emergency in DR Congo, contact the embassy of Russia:

Missions from Wikidata (CC0), checked 2026-09-26. Addresses and opening hours change: check the mission's website before you go.

Easier destinations near DR Congo for Russian passport holders

The other way round

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

The Russian passport at a glance

82visa-free
6ETA
25visa on arrival
30e-Visa
48visa required

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Questions

Do Russian citizens need a visa for DR Congo?

Russian 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 Russia?

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