Mexico to Congo (Dem. Rep.) visa requirements

Yes, a Mexican ordinary passport holder needs a visa to enter the Democratic Republic of the Congo for tourism, and the recommended route is the DRC eVisa applied for online before travel at the official portal evisa.gouv.cd. A mandatory entry fee (VAP) of about USD 90 is also paid on arrival. The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC, country code CD) is not in the Schengen area and grants no visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to Mexican ordinary passport holders. Mexico is not on the DRC's short visa-exemption list (which covers a handful of African states and certain official travelers). Following the rollout of the DRC's electronic visa system announced in late 2024 and launched in 2025, Mexican tourists should obtain a short-stay tourist eVisa online through the official government portal at evisa.gouv.cd before departure; the eVisa can be used at air, land and sea points of entry. The tourist eVisa is typically issued for single entry with a short initial stay (around 7 days, extendable inside the country) and a validity window of roughly 90 days from issue. The government visa fee is around USD 300, and a separate mandatory entry fee (VAP) of about USD 90 is collected at the border on arrival; third-party agencies add their own service charges on top. A yellow fever vaccination certificate is mandatory for all travelers over the age of 9 months to 1 year, and proof of accommodation and onward travel are typically required. Travelers should also check current security advisories, as parts of the eastern DRC are subject to conflict and travel restrictions. Because details and rollout coverage can change, confirm current requirements on the official portal or with the nearest DRC diplomatic mission before booking.