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Democratic Republic of Congo DRC

  • Visa: Required
  • Vaccination: Required
Capital
Kinshasa (FIH)
Dialing Code
+ 243
Time Zone
UCT / GMT +1 - UTC / GMT +2
Language
French
Currency
Franc Congolais (CDF)

Travel Tips

  • Many local languages are also spoken including Lingala, Swahili, Tshiluba and Kikongo
  • Bottled water recommended
  • Check the local political situation before finalising travel plans
  • Medical facilities are very limited. It is advisable to carry basic medical supplies

Last updated 23 September 2026

Visa Guide

Foreign Representation in South Africa

Embassy of the Democratic Republic of Congo

832 Jan Shoba Street, Brooklyn, Pretoria
Telephone: 012 344 6475
Email: info@drcembassypta.com
Website: drcembassypta.com

Public Holidays

2026

January: 1, 3 - 4, 16 - 17
April: 6
May: 1, 16 - 17
June: 30
August: 1
December: 25

Visa Requirements

Visas are required by SA passport holders

  • Completed application form
  • Two recent passport photos
  • Valid Passport (valid at least 6 months) with 4 blank pages to insert a visa
  • Valid Yellow Fever card
  • Proof of financial means
  • Reason for visit

For Business:

  • A notarized letter of invitation from the host
  • A letter from the applicant's employer with details of your business contact

For Visit:

  • A notarized letter of invitation from the host in DRC with full address/or confirmed hotel booking
  • A letter from the applicant's employer confirming that they will return to work after their visit

For Tourism

  • Details of your intended tour itinerary

For Minors:

  • Birth Certificate (+ French translation)
  • Proof of adoption (if under guardianship)
  • Letter of parental authorisation, certified by police + copies of parent ID
Visa Processing Time

10 Working days

Visa Cost

Multiple Entry:

90 Days: R2625
180 Days: R5250

Transit Visas:

Single Entry: R350
Double Entry: R500

  • No cash payments
  • Visa Fees are non-refundable

ALL Payments deposited into:

STANDARD BANK
Branch: Arcadia
Account number: 011276886
Branch Code: 010845
Branch : Arcadia
HOLDER: Embassy of DRC

Visa Forms
Health / Vaccinations

Compulsory:

Yellow Fever

Recommended Travel Vaccines:

  • Hepatitis A & B
  • Rabies
  • Meningitis
  • Polio
  • Tetanus
  • Typhoid

Malaria Risk

South African Representative Abroad

South African Embassy

77 Avenue Ngongo Lutete, Gombe, Kinshasa
Telephone: +24 381 556 6600
Email: rsaembassydrc@gmail.com
Website: dirco1.azurewebsites.net