Do Indian passport holders need a visa for DR Congo?

e-Visa. Apply online before you fly and carry the approval — no embassy visit, but do it in advance. Always verify current rules with the official embassy before you travel.

When is the best time to visit DR Congo?

The most comfortable months are typically Jan · Jul · Aug, based on climate normals.

How far is DR Congo from India?

DR Congo is roughly 6,390 km from Delhi — about a 8.5-hour non-stop flight.

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DR Congo visa for Indians — e-Visa — Raahi

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DR Congo

e-Visa

Boarding pass · Raahi

From

DEL

Apply online before you fly and carry the approval — no embassy visit, but do it in advance.

Passenger

DR Congo

Flight

~8.5h · 6,390km

Best window

Jan · Jul · Aug

₹1,000 buys

24,015 CDF

Destination

DR Congo

Should you choose DR Congo?

A passport-first decision desk — tune the month and trip length

Raahi fit score

73Worth a look

Balances entry ease, Jul climate, value profile, flight effort and India-friendly payments.

Entry76

Weather91

Value58

Flight56

Set your travel window

Trip lengthIdeal · 30°C · 57mm rain

Best for

online-first entry

Think twice if

you need a specific niche experience not covered by the current brief

Price this trip with real dates

Flight and hotel costs depend on your exact dates, route, room and traveller count. Raahi deliberately does not turn a distance or a generic daily band into a price.

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The live estimator combines current flight and hotel offers for your dates before you book.

Entry-friction timeline

e-Visa

Prepare online before departure; do not leave it to airport day.

1Confirm the official online application route.
2Apply before travel and save the approval offline.
3Carry passport, onward ticket and any requested proof at boarding.

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Month-by-month decision table

Climate normals; demand is an editorial signal, not live pricing.

Flight reality

No non-stop route appears in our route snapshot; plan for a connection.

~8.5h non-stop flying from Delhi · 6,390 km straight-line

First-timer confidence

72/100

Based on entry effort, flight length, payments and your selected month—not a safety rating.

Carry an international card and local cash plan.

Accommodation reality

Before booking, test a listing’s claimed walk time, review patterns and photos against open-map evidence.

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Make it a wider trip

🇷🇼 Rwanda · ~600 km · Visa-free 🇧🇮 Burundi · ~680 km · On arrival 🇹🇿 Tanzania · ~1,290 km · On arrival 🇺🇬 Uganda · ~790 km · e-Visa

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Visa record: refreshed from the passport dataset daily. No category change against Raahi’s tracked baseline.

Travel advice: the official UK FCDO advisory further down this brief is checked daily when available.

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DR Congo needs an e-visa for Indian passports

Apply online before you fly, through the official government portal only.

⚠ Only use the official government portal (find it via the country's embassy). Lookalike sites overcharge for the same visa — check the domain before you pay.

How to get in

1Check that your passport is valid for at least six months beyond your planned stay and has at least two blank pages.
2Create an account on the official DRC e‑visa portal and fill in the required personal and travel details.
3Upload the required documents (passport scan, photograph, travel itinerary, etc.) and submit the application.
4Wait for electronic approval – once received, download or print the e‑visa approval and keep it handy during travel.
5Arrive at the Kinshasa international airport and present the e‑visa approval along with your passport at immigration.

Official advisory · DR Congo

Updated 17 Jul 2026

There is a high threat of terrorist attack globally affecting UK interests and British nationals, including from groups and individuals who view the UK and British nationals as targets. Stay aware of your surroundings at all times.

Full UK FCDO advice

Getting there from India

Delhi → DR Congo: ~8.5h non-stop · 6,390 km

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Live trip estimate

Flight + stay, grounded in current offers

Delhi · 1 traveller · 1 room

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Uses live flight offers and live hotel inventory. INR subtotal uses the current mid-market USD/INR rate; it excludes return flights, food, transfers, taxes or fees not in the provider total, and can change before checkout.

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Hotel rates for your dates

No daily-budget guesswork

🗓️ When to visit

Open-Meteo · ERA5 2021–2023

Sweet spotJuly · 30°CAugust · 30°CJanuary · 31°C

The best time to visit is July through August, when daytime highs are around 30°C, lows near 21°C and rainfall is modest (57–101 mm), yielding the highest comfort scores (91 and 89).

Best window

July – August

Shoulder tip

January offers similarly high comfort (88) and warm dry conditions (50 mm rain) but coincides with several public holidays, so expect more visitors.

Maybe skip

September and October should be avoided for sightseeing due to the highest monthly rainfall (154 mm and 149 mm) despite still‑good comfort scores.

January features multiple holidays (New Year’s Day, Martyrs Day, Kabila and Lumumba assassinations) which can increase crowds and accommodation prices.
August includes Parents’ Day and Congolese Genocide Day, also drawing domestic travelers.
Pack lightweight, breathable clothing for warm days and a light rain jacket or umbrella for the wetter months (Sep–Oct).
If traveling in June, note Independence Day celebrations may affect transport and services.

🎉 Public holidays (2026)

Jan · New Year's DayJan · Martyrs DayJan · Laurent-Désiré Kabila AssassinationJan · Patrice Lumumba AssassinationApr · Kimbangu's DayMay · Labour Day

Comfort is a travel guide from climate averages, not a forecast · timing notes explained by AI. Always check current conditions before booking.

What to pack

Clothing

Tech & power

Health

Documents & money

Built from this destination’s climate, plugs & vibe — tick as you pack.

Staying connected in DR Congo

eSIM, local SIM, or roam on your Indian number

eSIM — easiest

Buy before you fly and activate on landing — no shop, no swapping. Works on most phones since the iPhone XS / recent Android. Providers: Airalo, Holafly, Nomad.

DR Congo eSIMs

Local SIM — cheapest

Best value for longer stays. Grab a prepaid tourist SIM at the airport or a carrier store — carry your passport (needed to register).

Roam on your Indian SIM

Simplest — keep your number. Activate an international-roaming pack (activating abroad is costlier).

Your money in DR Congo

💱 Quick converter

You spend (₹)

You get (CDF)

24,015

Indicative mid-market rate — not a transaction rate.

Pay like home in DR Congo

UPI

UPI QR payments

○ Not live yet

RuPay cards

○ Not live yet

UPI and RuPay aren't live here yet — carry an international debit/credit card and some local cash for small spends.

Acceptance changes as NPCI adds corridors — confirm at the point of sale.

Money & forex in DR Congo

Forex card, cash & cards — the cheapest ways to spend

Forex card — best value

Load ₹ into USD/EUR before you flyat a locked rate — no ~3.5% card markup, works at ATMs & shops. CDF usually isn't loadable, so carry a USD/EUR card and withdraw CDF locally.

BookMyForex Niyo

Cash

Buy CDF or USD from an authorised dealer in India (your bank, BookMyForex) before travel — it beats airport rates. Abroad, use bank ATMs and skip airport exchange counters.

How “home” DR Congo feels

As an Indian traveller in DR Congo, you might not feel instantly at home due to the vastly different culture and languages spoken. However, the country's warm and welcoming people may make up for the initial adjustment period.

Indian community

≈ 10,008 of Indian origin

There is a relatively small but visible Indian community in DR Congo, mainly concentrated in the capital city of Kinshasa.

Veg / Jain food

Vegetarian and Jain food options are scarce in DR Congo, making it essential to explore local markets for fresh fruits, vegetables, and other ingredients.

Indian food

You can find Indian restaurants in Kinshasa, mainly catering to the local Indian expat community and business travelers.

Places of worship

Hindu and Muslim places of worship are relatively easy to find in Kinshasa, but Sikh and Christian places of worship might be lesser-known or harder to locate.

Safe & healthy in DR Congo

As with many African countries, DR Congo can feel quite unpredictable and challenging for visitors, with a range of safety concerns including petty crime, road safety issues, and potential health risks.

Health

Drink bottled or filtered water to avoid waterborne illnesses, and be wary of eating undercooked or raw meat or seafood.
Consult your doctor about recommended vaccinations, such as yellow fever and hepatitis A.
Be mindful of the equatorial climate and stay hydrated in the hot and humid conditions.

Watch for

Be cautious of taxi scams and only use reputable taxi services or ride-hailing apps.
Beware of aggressive vendors or sellers who may try to take advantage of your lack of local knowledge.
Be wary of street beggars or scammers who may approach you in crowded areas or markets.

Solo / women

As a solo female traveler, you may face some attention or harassment, especially in crowded or tourist areas.
Dress modestly and avoid drawing attention to yourself, and consider staying at a reputable hotel or accommodation with good security.

General guidance, explained by AI — confirm health needs with a doctor and safety with official advisories before you travel.

Time it with a festival

Congo Independence Day

late June

Congo Independence Day commemorates the country's independence from Belgium and is celebrated with parades, music, and traditional dances.

Tabaski Festival

late July

Tabaski or Eid al-Adha is an Islamic festival that marks the end of the Hajj pilgrimage and is celebrated with animal sacrifices, feasting, and gift-giving.

Kinshasa Carnival

varies (typically August)

Kinshasa Carnival is a festive celebration that draws upon Congolese music, dance, and art traditions, with elaborate costumes, street performances, and parties.

Ask about DR Congo

Grounded in this page's data — visa, timing, money, safety

Answers are grounded in this page’s data and won’t invent fees, dates or numbers. General info — verify official sources before you travel.

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Straight-line distance between capitals — a rough sense of how close, not a route.

More to see in DR Congo

Famous spots across the country, ranked by renown

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Photos & places via Wikidata / Wikimedia Commons.

DR Congo through travellers' eyes

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Evidence ledger · DR Congo

What Raahi used, when it was last refreshed, and what it cannot promise

Entry category ↗Passport-index dataset for the Indian passport · refreshed daily Climate timing ↗Open-Meteo · ERA5 2021–2023 Official safety advice ↗UK FCDO summary when available · refreshed daily

Source data supports Raahi’s recommendations; it does not replace the destination’s immigration authority, airline or live booking provider.

Important — verify before you travel

Raahi presents visa and entry information for the Indian passport compiled from public datasets. This is general information for planning, not legal or immigration advice.

Visa rules, fees, and processing times change frequently and without notice, and the underlying data can be outdated, incomplete, or wrong. Requirements also depend on your specific situation — purpose of travel, length of stay, past travel history, and connecting/transit countries.

Before you book or travel, always confirmwith the destination country's official embassy, consulate, or immigration website, and with your airline. Raahi holds no responsibility for travel decisions made using this information.

🇨🇩DR Congo

Should you choose DR Congo?

Getting there from India

Flight + stay, grounded in current offers

Hotel rates for your dates

🗓️ When to visit

What to pack

Staying connected in DR Congo

eSIM — easiest

Local SIM — cheapest

Roam on your Indian SIM

Your money in DR Congo

Pay like home in DR Congo

Money & forex in DR Congo

Forex card — best value

Cash

How “home” DR Congo feels

Safe & healthy in DR Congo

Time it with a festival

Ask about DR Congo

Pair DR Congo with…

More to see in DR Congo

DR Congo through travellers' eyes

Evidence ledger · DR Congo

Important — verify before you travel

Regular cards

DR Congo through travellers' eyes

More to see in DR Congo

🗓️ When to visit

How “home” DR Congo feels

Safe & healthy in DR Congo

Time it with a festival

DR Congo