Indonesia to Congo (Dem. Rep.) visa requirements

Indonesian ordinary passport holders need an eVisa to visit the Democratic Republic of the Congo for tourism. The short-stay tourist eVisa is issued online by the Direction Générale de Migration (DGM) via the official portal evisa.gouv.cd. It is single-entry, allows a stay of up to 7 days, and is valid for use within 90 days of issue. There is no visa-on-arrival, and DR Congo is not in the Schengen area. As of 2026, Indonesia is not on any DR Congo visa-exemption list, so an Indonesian ordinary passport holder must obtain a visa before traveling for tourism. The recommended and primary channel is the electronic visa (eVisa) administered by the Direction Générale de Migration (DGM), the DRC migration authority under the Ministry of the Interior, applied for online at the official portal evisa.gouv.cd. The short-stay/airport (VAP) tourist eVisa permits a single entry and a stay of up to 7 days, and must be used within 3 months (90 days) of issue. Applicants need a passport valid at least 6 months with blank pages, a recent passport photo, accommodation/host details (often a signed invitation or hotel booking), proof of onward travel, and yellow fever vaccination. The base government eVisa fee for a short tourist visa is commonly around USD 60, with additional service/processing charges depending on the channel used. Processing generally takes from a few business days up to about three weeks, so travelers should apply well in advance. There is no genuine visa-on-arrival; advance authorization is required for nearly all foreign visitors. For longer stays or stays exceeding the short-visit category, a traditional visa through a DRC embassy or consulate is required. DR Congo is not part of the Schengen area, so the Schengen 90/180 rule and ETIAS do not apply. Travelers should be aware of regional security advisories, especially in eastern provinces (North Kivu, South Kivu, Ituri).