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πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡¦ Does a Ukrainian need a visa for DR Congo πŸ‡¨πŸ‡©?

e-Visa

Yes, online (e-Visa). Ukrainian 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 Ukrainian 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 Ukraine (C, F) works with sockets in DR Congo. Mains voltage differs (DR Congo: 220 V; Ukraine: 230 V): most phone and laptop chargers accept 100–240 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 Ukrainian passport holders

The other way round

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

The Ukrainian passport at a glance

89visa-free
7ETA
33visa on arrival
43e-Visa
26visa required

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Questions

Do Ukrainian citizens need a visa for DR Congo?

Ukrainian 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 Ukraine?

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