India to Congo (Dem. Rep.) visa requirements

Indian (ordinary passport) travelers need a visa for the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The practical route is the official online eVisa (VAP / Visa AeroPortuaire) at evisa.gouv.cd, run by the DGM, which grants a single entry for a stay of up to 7 days. There is no visa-free or general visa-on-arrival option for Indian citizens. A yellow fever vaccination certificate is mandatory. As of mid-2026, India is not on the DR Congo visa-exemption list, so Indian ordinary passport holders require a visa before or upon arranged entry. The Direction Generale de Migration (DGM) operates an official online eVisa system at evisa.gouv.cd. The most accessible product for short visits is the airport eVisa (VAP), which is single-entry and permits a stay of up to 7 days, with the visa to be used within 3 months of issuance. Typical processing is around 72 hours. Reported costs are approximately USD 300 paid online plus an additional fee (about USD 90) collected at the point of entry; fees can vary, so confirm on the official portal at the time of application. Applicants generally must supply a passport valid at least 6 months, a recent photo, proof of accommodation or a legalised letter of invitation from a host in the DRC addressed to the DGM, an itinerary, and a valid yellow fever vaccination certificate. Visa-on-arrival is not available to Indian nationals (limited to a narrow set of cases). DR Congo is not part of the Schengen area, so Schengen/ETIAS rules do not apply. Travelers needing stays longer than 7 days or multiple entries should apply for a standard visa through a DRC embassy/consulate. Because individual sources differ on exact figures, real travelers should verify the current fee, stay and documentary requirements directly on evisa.gouv.cd or with the nearest DRC mission before booking.