Congo (Democratic Republic of the)
General visa requirements for travelling to Congo (Democratic Republic of the). These policies apply to all nationalities unless a country-specific policy exists.
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Transit visa (Transit E-Visa)
Applies to all nationalities · Last updated: 25 June 2026
e-Visa
- Maximum stay
- 7 days
- Processing time
- 5 business days
- Fee
- $100 USD (plus $90 USD VAP border fee)
- Validity
- 7 days
- Entry
- Single entry
Transit visa required even for airport layovers. Valid for 7 days single entry. Must show proof of onward travel to final destination.
Eligibility
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Purpose of visit
Airport transit, transit to third country
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 0; Validity months: 6
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Flight reservation
Provide flight booking or itinerary evidence when the route asks for travel plans.
Must be confirmed: Yes; Must show return: Yes
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Application form
Use the official application form for this route and complete all required fields.
Form name: Transit Visa Application; Form url: https://evisa.gouv.cd/
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Visa fee payment
Accepted methods: Online payment, cash at border; Amount: $190 USD total ($100 e-visa + $90 VAP border fee)
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International vaccination card
Required vaccinations: International yellow fever vaccination certificate; Validity months: 120
How to apply
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Online application
Apply for transit visa online via evisa.gouv.cd
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Document gathering
Prepare passport, onward flight ticket, yellow fever certificate
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Fee payment
Pay transit visa fee
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Processing wait
Wait for approval
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Visa collection
Receive e-visa and pay VAP fee at airport