DR Congo visa requirements for Tanzanians

Travel and visa requirements

Congolese Visa is not required for Tanzanians

Stay Duration: 7 days

Entry Requirements

  • Citizens of Tanzania can travel to the Democratic Republic of the Congo by obtaining a visa on arrival valid for up to 7 days. 
  • They are required to possess passports with validity of at least another 3 months from the date of arrival having blank pages for entry stamps.
  • Visitors are required to provide international certificate of Vaccination for Yellow Fever and Cholera.
  • A computer generated flight itinerary from an airline or copy of flight tickets showing arrival and departure from the country is required.
  • Tanzanians are also  required to show proof of accommodation either in form of hotel reservations or invitation letter from a host living in the country. 
  • Pets are to be accompanied by a valid health certificate stating that the animals are free from ticks and have not been exposed to contagious diseases.
  • Cats and Dogs need an extra Rabies vaccination certificate stating that they have been vaccinated against Rabies not more than 12 months before arriving in the Democratic Republic of Congo. 
  • The Democratic Republic of the Congo uses the West Africa Standard Time zone (GMT+1) hence, Tanzania  is 2 hours ahead of Kinshasa.
  • The estimated flight time from Tanzania to DRC is 3 hours 11 minutes.
  • 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. However, 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 the predominant religion in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, with adherents to Roman Catholicism being the largest group.
  • 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 Congo adopts the use of types C, D and E power plugs. The standard voltage and frequency are 220 V and 50 Hz respectively.
  • The Congolese Franc is the official currency of DRC.
  • The country 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

Is the Democratic Republic of Congo safe for tourists?

The Democratic Republic of Congo is not safe due to crime, civil unrest and political instability plaguing the country..

What vaccines do I need to travel to DRC?

Visitors are to get vaccinated for Yellow Fever and Cholera. These two are compulsory. Other vaccines recommended include: Hepatitis A, Tetanus, Typhoid and Meningitis.

Is English spoken in DRC?

No, French is the official language of DRC and is widely spoken among the educated groups in the country.