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📖About Congo (Dem. Rep.)
The Congo (Dem. Rep.) passport currently provides travel mobility to 43 destinations worldwide through a combination of visa-free, visa-on-arrival, and electronic travel authorization (eTA) access. According to the latest data for 2026, the passport ranking sits at 88 globally, reflecting its standing in international openness. Congolese citizens can travel visa-free to countries such as Benin, Rwanda, Singapore, and Kenya. Additionally, the passport facilitates entry via visa-on-arrival to 20 locations, including Bangladesh, Ethiopia, and Madagascar, while destinations like Sri Lanka and Seychelles require an eTA. Despite its regional access within Africa, the Congo (Dem. Rep.) passport does not currently have visa-free access to the Schengen Area. For the majority of global destinations, including the United States, United Kingdom, and most of Europe, a formal visa is required prior to travel. The passport’s global score of 52 and openness score of 28 highlight the specific requirements for Congolese nationals seeking international transit. Travelers can also utilize visa-online options for 39 countries, such as Türkiye, South Africa, and the United Arab Emirates, to streamline their application process for improved travel mobility.
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📈Historical Ranking Trend
Congo (Dem. Rep.)'s passport ranking progression from 2008 to 2026
Historical ranking trend based on available yearly data.
Trend: Improved by 2 positions from 2008 to 2026
Visa Requirements by Country
Complete breakdown of visa requirements for Congo (Dem. Rep.) passport holders
✅ Visa-Free
21 countries
Benin
Burundi
Central African Republic
Cook Islands
Dominica
The Gambia
Haiti
Mauritius
Micronesia
Philippines
Rwanda
Senegal
Singapore
St. Vincent and the Grenadines
Zimbabwe
Suriname
Barbados
Kenya
Uganda
Ghana
Tanzania
🛬 Visa on Arrival
20 countries
Madagascar
Bangladesh
Cambodia
Cape Verde Islands
Comoro Islands
Ethiopia
Guinea-Bissau
Iran
Macao (SAR China)
Maldives
Mozambique
Nepal
Palau Islands
Samoa
Timor-Leste
Tuvalu
Zambia
Djibouti
Niue
Sierra Leone
🔐 ETA Required
2 countries
Sri Lanka
Seychelles
💻 E-Visa
39 countries
Antigua and Barbuda
Azerbaijan
Colombia
Gabon
Georgia
Kyrgyzstan
Moldova
Montserrat
Oman
Qatar
Sao Tome and Principe
St. Kitts and Nevis
Tajikistan
Türkiye
United Arab Emirates
South Africa
Albania
Vietnam
Guinea
Malaysia
Botswana
Bahrain
Cameroon
Equatorial Guinea
Togo
Syria
Bahamas
Cuba
Thailand
Indonesia
Pakistan
Burkina Faso
Mauritania
Nigeria
St. Helena
Somalia
Bhutan
Cote d'Ivoire
South Sudan
❌ Visa Required
144 countries
Afghanistan
Algeria
Andorra
Angola
Anguilla
Argentina
Armenia
Aruba
Austria
Belarus
Belgium
Belize
Bermuda
Bolivia
Bonaire; St. Eustatius and Saba
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Brazil
Brunei
Bulgaria
Canada
Cayman Islands
Chad
Chile
China
Congo (Rep.)
Costa Rica
Croatia
Curacao
Cyprus
Czechia
Denmark
Dominican Republic
Ecuador
Egypt
El Salvador
Eritrea
Estonia
Falkland Islands
Faroe Islands
Fiji
Finland
France
French Guiana
French Polynesia
French West Indies
Germany
Gibraltar
Greece
Greenland
Grenada
Guam
Guatemala
Guyana
Honduras
Hong Kong (SAR China)
Hungary
Iceland
India
Iraq
Ireland
Israel
Italy
Jamaica
Japan
Jordan
Kazakhstan
Kiribati
Kosovo
Laos
Latvia
Lebanon
Liberia
Libya
Liechtenstein
Lithuania
Luxembourg
North Macedonia
Malawi
Mali
Malta
Marshall Islands
Mayotte
Mexico
Monaco
Mongolia
Montenegro
Morocco
Myanmar
Namibia
Nauru
Netherlands
New Caledonia
New Zealand
Nicaragua
Niger
North Korea
Northern Mariana Islands
Norway
Palestinian Territory
Panama
Papua New Guinea
Paraguay
Peru
Poland
Portugal
Puerto Rico
Reunion
Romania
Russian Federation
American Samoa
San Marino
Saudi Arabia
Serbia
Slovakia
Slovenia
Solomon Islands
South Korea
Spain
St. Lucia
St. Maarten
Sudan
eSwatini
Sweden
Switzerland
Taiwan (Chinese Taipei)
Tonga
Trinidad and Tobago
Tunisia
Turkmenistan
Turks and Caicos Islands
Ukraine
United Kingdom
United States
Uruguay
Vanuatu
Vatican City
Venezuela
British Virgin Islands
US Virgin Islands
Yemen
Australia
Uzbekistan
Kuwait
Lesotho
Comparison against other countries
Closely related passports based on region, mobility tier, and travel profile.
Angola
Angola shares a border and maintains a similar mobility profile within the Central African region.
Comparison context
The Democratic Republic of the Congo maintains a mobility score comparable to the Angolan passport within the Southern African Development Community (SADC).Congo
The Republic of the Congo is a neighboring state with shared nomenclature and overlapping regional diplomatic ties.
Comparison context
Travelers from the DRC often compare their visa requirements with those of the Republic of the Congo due to their close geographic and historical proximity.Liberia
Both nations currently occupy the same ranking tier with visa-free access to approximately 43-49 destinations.
Comparison context
The global ranking of the DRC is currently positioned near the mobility of Liberia, reflecting similar entry requirements for citizens traveling abroad.Related sources and important links
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