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France → Democratic Republic of the Congo: do you need a visa?

SHORT-VISIT ENTRY SUMMARY

eVisa required

Democratic Republic of the Congo requires an eVisa for France citizens before travel (up to 7 days).

Dataset: February 2026. Confirm current rules with official authorities before traveling. Work, study, and longer stays may require a separate visa.

Which visa are you getting?

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    Tourist Visa (Visa ordinaire — tourism)

    Consular ordinary visa for tourism, issued for 1-6 months single or multiple entry after CNPOV review.
    Who fits: Non-exempt tourists visiting the DRC for leisure, sightseeing or private visits who will not work.
    Gov fees: Paris reference (ordinary passport): 1 month EUR 85 single / EUR 115 multiple; 2 months EUR 125 single / EUR 140 multiple; 3 months EUR 175 / EUR 200; 6 months EUR 240 / EUR 310; express supplement +EUR 50. Washington reference: 1-month single USD 100; 6-month single USD 400; 6-month multiple USD 450. Fees vary by post; confirm locally. — Fees are non-refundable. Duration and number of entries are at the discretion of the immigration services (CNPOV review). Brussels posts a slightly different 2-month multiple tariff (EUR 160); always confirm with the competent post.
    Official source: DRC Embassy in Paris — Visas (requirements, CNPOV decision, 6-month cap, fee table) · DRC Embassy in Belgium/Benelux — Visa conditions (file, legalized invitation, DGM prise en charge, processing times, fee table) · DRC Embassy in Washington DC — Passport & Visa (tourist invitation, itinerary, hotel, funds, fee table) · DRC Embassy in India — Get a Visa (tourist visa definition, documents, funds, fees) · DRC Foreign Ministry — Services (apply at the competent embassy; DGM executes immigration policy)

    Documents

    • Valid passport (Paris: minimum 6 months validity; Brussels: valid at least one year) plus photocopy of the first two pages
    • Online visa application form completed, printed in duplicate, dated and signed
    • Two recent identical passport photographs meeting standards (front-facing, head uncovered, neutral/white background)
    • Legalized letter of invitation or attestation de prise en charge (notarized plus legalized by the Chancery of the DRC Foreign Ministry) with photocopy, OR tourist purpose letter stating sites to visit, dates and accommodation, notarized where the post requires it
    • Photocopy of national ID card or residence permit/title of stay
    • Proof of professional activity or resources (employment certificate, pay slip, or equivalent resource proof)
    • Hotel reservation and travel itinerary; proof of sufficient funds for the trip
    • International yellow-fever vaccination certificate (not collected with the file in Paris but mandatory at the airport)
    • Stamped self-addressed return envelope for passport return where the post uses postal return (Paris: Chronopost recommended)

    FAQ

    Is there a longer-validity option for US citizens?
    The Washington embassy notes a US-DRC reciprocity arrangement for tourism, study and business travel: 2-year validity for USD 185. Mention it when applying and confirm current availability with the embassy.

    Is issuance guaranteed once I pay?
    No. Paris guidance states issuance depends on the Commission Nationale Provisoire d'Octroi des Visas (CNPOV) and consular fees are non-refundable, including after a refusal.

    Can I get a visa longer than 6 months at the embassy?
    Paris guidance caps embassy-issued visas at 6 months maximum; longer stays must be renewed at the DGM or the Foreign Ministry inside the DRC.

    Do I need a yellow-fever certificate?
    Yes. Paris guidance states the international vaccination record is mandatory at the airport even though it is not required inside the visa application file.

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