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Visa free
FStay 90 days
Policy · DR CongoPassport Atlas
Zimbabwe passport to DR Congo
Yes — Zimbabwe passport holders can visit DR Congo without a visa for up to 90 days.
Snapshot 2026-10 · This week · Passport-index source
The other way
Visa free
FStay 90 days
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Key facts
- DR Congo lets 7 of 198 passports in without a prior visa — Zimbabwe is one of them.
- Zimbabwe passports get “Visa free” at 36 of 198 destinations.
- Travel is open both ways: DR Congo passports also enter Zimbabwe without a prior visa.
Nearby passports travelling to DR Congo
Open to Zimbabwe passports near DR Congo
Before you fly
- Remaining validityOften 6 months’ validity remaining
- Blank visa pagesAbout 2 blank visa pages
- Photo spec35 × 45 mm
Flight corridor
Connection likely
ZimbabweDR Congo- Typical duration
- 5.5 hours
- From
- HRE · VFA · BUQ
- To
- FIH · FBM · FKI
Usual hubs
Kenya · 8 hours
South Africa · 7.3 hours
Zambia · 5.5 hours
Duration 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.
Zimbabwe
Country profile
Capital
Harare
Population
17.1 million
Area
390,580 km²
Currency
Zimbabwean dollar ZWL
Languages
Chibarwe, English, Kalanga
Time zone
UTC+02:00
Foreign-born
429,108 · 2024
Migrant share
2.6%
Ethnic groups · 2022
- African99.6%
- other0.4%
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
Zimbabwe · Visa free
FAQ
Does a Zimbabwe passport need a visa for DR Congo?
On the 2026-10 matrix the result is “Visa free”. typical stay 90 days. Rules change — check the carrier and mission before you fly.
How long can you stay?
The matrix records a typical stay of 90 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 Zimbabwe?
The reverse result is “Visa free”.