DR Congo visa requirements for Rwandans

Travel and visa requirements

Congolese Visa is not required for Rwandans

Stay Duration: 90 days

Entry Requirements

  • Rwandans can travel to the Democratic Republic of the Congo without obtaining a visa and they can stay there for up to 90 days. 
  • Rwandans are required to possess a passport with a validity of at least another 3 months from the date of arrival.
  • Rwandans are required to pay departure tax of $50 per passenger plus a fee of 5,000 Congolese Francs on international flights and $10 per passenger on domestic flights.
  • The Democratic Republic of the Congo uses the West Africa Standard Time zone (GMT+1), hence, Rwanda is 1 hour ahead of Kinshasa.
  • Visitors are required to provide certificate of Vaccination for Yellow Fever, Typhoid, Tetanus, Hepatitis A and Polio.
  • Direct flight is available from Kigali International Airport to Kinshasa, DRC.
  • Road transport within the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is difficult as only 1.8% of existing roads are tarred. The most reliable mode of transportation is by water.
  • French is the official language of the country. Kituba, Swahili, Tshiluba, and Lingala are the country's four national languages.
  • Electricity in the country is erratic and only 10% of the country has access to electricity. 
  • Christianity is practiced by majority population in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
  • The climate of the country is hot and humid in the river basin and cool and dry in the southern highlands, with a cold, alpine climate in the Rwenzori Mountains.
  • The DRC has a tropical climate with two distinct seasons- the dry season which is from June to August and the rainy season which runs from September to May with its heavy, monsoon rains.
  • The Democratic Republic of the Congo is the second largest country in Africa. 
  • The major tourist attraction is The oldest national park in Africa, the Virunga National Park. It is home to rare mountain gorillas, lions, and elephants. 

Frequently Asked Questions

What is DRC famous for?

The Democratic Republic of Congo is known for its vast national parks and exotic animals some of which include leopards, forest elephants, gorillas, chimpanzees, lions, hippos, cheetahs, giraffes, spotted hyenas, bonobos and, of course, lowland and mountain gorillas.

It is also known for its river, The Congo river which is the world's deepest river and the world's second-largest river.

Is it safe to travel to DRC?

Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is exposed to crime and civil unrest. 

How populous is DR Congo?

With a population of over 78 million, the Democratic Republic of the Congo is the most populous Francophone country.