The Democratic Republic of the Congo is moving forward with plans to introduce an electronic visa (e-Visa) system. On October 14, 2026, the country’s foreign affairs and digital economy ministers met in Kinshasa to discuss the development of an integrated digital platform aimed at modernizing consular services and simplifying visa procedures for international travelers.
Canada has announced temporary border measures in response to the Ebola disease outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the rising regional risk in Uganda and South Sudan. Starting May 27, 2026, certain previously approved immigration documents will be suspended for residents of countries considered to be at high or very high risk.
The future common tourist visa for SADC is emerging as one of the region’s major initiatives to make travel across Southern Africa easier and boost tourism arrivals.
The Democratic Republic of the Congo is preparing to introduce an electronic visa (e-Visa), which was announced for launch in early 2025. This ambitious project, spearheaded by Foreign Minister Thérèse Kayikwamba Wagner, promises to greatly simplify the process of traveling to the DRC.
The Democratic Republic of Congo will launch an electronic visa (e-Visa) service “in early 2025”.
