Do Australia passport holders need a visa to visit CD?

Australian passport holders need a visa for the Democratic Republic of the Congo and should apply for the official eVisa before travelling. There is no general visa-on-arrival, and a yellow fever vaccination certificate is mandatory for entry. Australia is not on the DRC's short visa-exemption list (limited to a handful of African neighbours), so an Australian tourist must hold a visa before arrival. The DRC operates an official electronic visa (eVisa) system via evisa.gouv.cd, which is the most practical route for tourists; traditional visas can also be obtained through a DRC embassy/consulate. Australia's Smartraveller explicitly states a visa must be obtained before entry and cannot be obtained on arrival for ordinary travellers. The government eVisa fee is typically around USD 300, and a separate VAP (Visa d'Attestation de Prise en charge / border entry) fee of about USD 90 is collected on arrival. A valid yellow fever vaccination certificate is required to enter. The standard short-stay eVisa is single-entry with a short permitted stay (commonly 7 days, with a validity window of up to 90 days from issuance). Travellers should also note the DRC has significant safety advisories; confirm details directly with the nearest DRC mission before booking, as conditions and fees can change at short notice.