🇨🇩 DR Congo visa requirements for Maldivan citizens
Maldivan citizens need an e-visa for DR Congo, which can be applied for online before traveling.
Entry rules for Maldives passport holders
Before traveling to DR Congo, Maldivan citizens must apply for an electronic visa through the official DR Congo government portal. Processing usually takes from a few hours to a few business days, so apply well before your flight. Print a copy of the approval to show at check-in and on arrival.
Entry rules can change at short notice. Always confirm current requirements with the official DR Congo immigration authority or your nearest embassy before booking.
How this compares
The Maldivan passport ranks #103 worldwide, opening 86 destinations without a visa arranged in advance (53 visa-free, 29 with a visa on arrival and 4 with an eTA). DR Congo is not among them — it is one of the 78 destinations that still require an embassy visa or an application before departure.
The reverse trip is easier: Congolese citizens can enter Maldives visa on arrival.
Middle Africa is closed to spontaneous travel for Maldivan passport holders: none of its 10 destinations can be entered without an application first.
About DR Congo
- Capital
- Kinshasa
- Region
- Middle Africa
- Currency
- Congolese franc (FC)
- Languages
- French, Kikongo, Lingala
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Frequently asked questions
Do Maldivan citizens need a visa for DR Congo?
Maldivan citizens need an e-visa for DR Congo, which can be applied for online before traveling.
Can Maldivan citizens apply online for entry to DR Congo?
Yes. DR Congo offers an online e-visa for Maldives passport holders. Apply through the official government portal before your trip.
What currency is used in DR Congo?
The currency in DR Congo is the Congolese franc (FC). The capital city is Kinshasa.
Is this information up to date?
Current status: e-Visa for Maldivan citizens traveling to DR Congo. This page is built from the open Passport Index dataset, which was last updated on 2025-01-12. Visa rules can change between dataset updates, so always confirm with the DR Congo embassy or immigration authority before booking.
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Source data last updated 2025-01-12.