Democratic Republic of the Congo e-Visa for citizens of Colombia: online application, fees and processing time 2026
Yes, an e-Visa is required: citizens of Colombia apply online before departure, for stays up to 7 days.
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Official fee
300 USD
Allowed stay
7 days
Our guide to the Democratic Republic of the Congo visa from Colombia
Yes, travellers holding a passport from Colombia need an e-Visa to enter the Democratic Republic of the Congo. It is requested online before departure, the official fee recorded is 300 USD and it allows a stay of 7 days.
Colombians planning a trip to the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) must apply online and wait for approval before leaving. With a permitted stay of 7 days, timing matters. This guide sets out the application steps from Colombia, the documents to provide and the errors that delay a file.
Do you need a visa for the Democratic Republic of the Congo?
Yes. Holders of a Colombian passport must obtain an e-Visa before travelling: the application is made online and the authorisation must be granted before departure. The permitted stay is 7 days, which is distinct from the e-Visa’s validity and from the processing time. Keep the confirmation at hand for boarding and the entry check.
How much does an e-visa for the Democratic Republic of the Congo cost from Colombia?
300 USD
Official government fee only. Providers and visa centres add their own service charge on top.
What does a visa for the Democratic Republic of the Congo really cost?
- Government fee300 USD
- Agency or online serviceOptional, added on top
What documents are required for an e-visa for the Democratic Republic of the Congo?
The exact list for the Democratic Republic of the Congo is not published in a source we can verify. Every short-stay tourist application is nonetheless built on the same core:
- Valid passport
- Completed application form
- Compliant passport photo
- Proof of accommodation
- Return or onward ticket
- Proof of sufficient funds
Treat this as the common core, not the official list, confirm it with the consular authorities of the Democratic Republic of the Congo before you apply.
Documents and fees
The official fee recorded for the e-Visa is 300 USD. The exact documents are listed on the official portal: they usually include a copy of the Colombian passport’s photo page and a recent photo, possibly with travel documents. Before paying, check on the portal or with the embassy whether any additional charges apply.
How to apply for an e-visa for the Democratic Republic of the Congo from Colombia
- 1Fill in the form on the destination’s official portal.
- 2Upload the required documents (passport, photo, supporting papers).
- 3Pay the fee online by card.
- 4Receive the authorisation by email, usually without a consular visit.
- 5Show the authorisation, printed or on your phone, at boarding.
How to apply
Use only the official portal of the DRC authorities. As its address is not provided here, have it confirmed by the embassy of the Democratic Republic of the Congo responsible for Colombia. Create your application, enter your travel dates, upload the documents and pay the fee on that portal. Ignore unofficial websites that present themselves as e-Visa offices and charge an extra service fee.
Where do you apply for a visa for the Democratic Republic of the Congo from Colombia?
An e-visa for the Democratic Republic of the Congo is filed entirely online: there is no counter to visit and no file to hand in. The only address that matters is the official portal.
- The application, the supporting documents and the payment all go through the official portal, from any country.
- Lookalike sites copy the portal’s name and layout, then resell the same application with a margin. Check the domain before you type in a passport number.
- The authorisation arrives by email. Keep a printed copy, some airlines ask for it at boarding.
You live in Colombia on another passport?
The regime follows your nationality, not where you live. If you reside in Colombia but travel on another country's passport, the rule on this page is not yours. Filing usually still happens from your country of residence, at the post competent for it, but the requirement itself comes from your passport.
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How long does an e-visa for the Democratic Republic of the Congo take?
No verified processing time is published for this route. Apply as early as your travel dates allow, and never book non-refundable travel before the e-visa is granted.
Processing times and tips
No official processing time is known for this route: apply early and watch for messages from the portal. As the permitted stay is 7 days, set your entry and exit dates before filling in the form. Check your passport’s validity against the rules published by the Congolese authorities and carry the e-Visa in both printed and digital form.
Before you fly, and at the border
Passport validity, border checks, minors, overstays: the rules common to every trip are gathered on our travel tips page. Formalities before you leave
Common mistakes
Paying an intermediary website that imitates the official portal is the costliest mistake. Next come inconsistencies between the form and the Colombian passport, and travel dates changed after the application. Finally, the 7-day period is a maximum stay: do not book a return flight that goes beyond it.
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Other visa types for Democratic Republic of the Congo
A tourist stay is not the only purpose. These are the other permits the destination issues and that your nationality is eligible for, each with its own fee and processing time.
Official sources
Guide generated automatically on October 17, 2026, from the verified catalogue.
Short-stay (tourism)
eVisa / authorization
Entry regime
eVisa / authorization
Duration
7 days
Price
300 USD
Official websiteTo confirm
Business visa
Consular visa
Duration
90 days
Price
€85–310
Processing time
15 business days
Official websiteVerified
Work visa
Work visa
Duration
1 year (renewable)
Price
653 USD
Processing time
30 business days
Official websiteVerified
Tips for traveling in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Contact the embassy for specific visa information.
- Check health and safety conditions before traveling.
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