Egypt to Congo (Dem. Rep.) visa requirements

Egyptian ordinary passport holders need a visa for the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Since early 2025 the DRC operates an electronic visa (eVisa) for short tourist visits, applied for online before travel via the DGM-administered portal. The tourist eVisa is single-entry, valid for 90 days from issue, and permits a stay of up to 7 days. Egypt is not on any DRC visa-exemption list, so an eVisa (or a traditional consular visa) is mandatory. Egypt and the Democratic Republic of the Congo do not have a visa-waiver arrangement, and Egypt does not appear on the DRC's visa-exempt list. Egyptian travelers must obtain a visa before arrival. In early 2025 the DRC's Direction Generale de Migration (DGM) launched an official electronic visa system, allowing eligible nationals - including Egyptians - to apply online for a short-stay tourist visa rather than visiting an embassy. The standard tourist eVisa is single-entry, valid for 90 days from the date of issue, and authorizes a maximum stay of 7 days. Applicants must upload a passport bio page valid at least 6 months beyond intended stay, a recent passport photo, and a signed letter from a responsible person or accommodation provider in the DRC (a hotel booking confirmation can serve this role for tourists). The published structure for the new eVisa involves a processing fee of about USD 300 plus an additional fee of roughly USD 90 collected at the point of entry; processing is typically completed within about 72 hours, though applying at least two weeks ahead is advised. Travelers should also be aware of DRC entry health rules - a yellow fever vaccination certificate is required - and security advisories for parts of the country. Because the eVisa program is still relatively new and fees/availability can change, Egyptian travelers should confirm current details with the official DGM eVisa portal or the DRC embassy before booking.