Access
On arrival
AStay 7 days
Policy · DR CongoPassport Atlas
Kenya passport to DR Congo
Kenya passport holders can get a visa on arrival in DR Congo, usually for 7 days.
Snapshot 2026-10 · This week · Passport-index source
The other way
Visa free
FStay 180 days
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Key facts
- DR Congo lets 7 of 198 passports in without a prior visa — Kenya is one of them.
- Kenya passports get “On arrival” at 25 of 198 destinations.
- Travel is open both ways: DR Congo passports also enter Kenya without a prior visa.
Nearby passports travelling to DR Congo
Before you fly
- Remaining validityOften 6 months’ validity remaining
- Blank visa pagesAbout 2 blank visa pages
- Photo spec35 × 45 mm
Flights, eSIM and insurance are third-party. Visatu does not take payment.
Flight corridor
Direct flights
KenyaDR Congo- Typical duration
- 2.4 hours
- From
- NBO
- To
- FBM · FIH
Airlines KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Kenya Airways
Search live faresDuration is a great-circle estimate between main airports. Direct corridors come from the OpenFlights public snapshot — check the carrier or Google Flights for times and prices.
Kenya
Country profile
Capital
Nairobi
Population
53.3 million
Area
582,650 km²
Currency
Kenyan shilling KES
Languages
English, Swahili
Time zone
UTC+03:00
Foreign-born
992,536 · 2024
Migrant share
1.8%
Ethnic groups · 2019
- Kikuyu17.1%
- Luhya14.3%
- Kalenjin13.4%
- Luo10.7%
- Kamba9.8%
- other8.2%
- Other26.5%
Foreign-born counts are UN international migrant stock via the World Bank (mostly 2024). Ethnic groups follow each country's published categories — most do not census by skin colour. Indicative only.
DR Congo
Country profile
Capital
Kinshasa
Population
112.8 million
Area
2,345,410 km²
Currency
Congolese franc CDF
Languages
French, Kikongo, Lingala
Time zone
UTC+01:00–UTC+02:00
Foreign-born
1.1 million · 2024
Migrant share
1%
Ethnic groups
- and the Mangbetu-Azande - make up about45%
Foreign-born counts are UN international migrant stock via the World Bank (mostly 2024). Ethnic groups follow each country's published categories — most do not census by skin colour. Indicative only.
Travel notes
Plug
Type C
Mains
230 V · 50 Hz
Driving
Right
Emergency
Police 112 · Ambulance 112
Dialing code
+243
Airports
FIH · FBM · FKI · GOM
Highlights
- Virunga
- Garamba
- Congo River
Kenya · On arrival
FAQ
Does a Kenya passport need a visa for DR Congo?
On the 2026-10 matrix the result is “On arrival”. typical stay 7 days. Rules change — check the carrier and mission before you fly.
How long can you stay?
The matrix records a typical stay of 7 days. The entry stamp, eTA or visa page is authoritative.
Passport validity and blank pages?
DR Congo typically wants about 6 months’ remaining validity and 2 blank visa pages. Photo spec is often 35 × 45 mm. Confirm with a DR Congo mission.
What about a DR Congo passport entering Kenya?
The reverse result is “Visa free”.