DR CongoBolivia: Visa required

DR CongoBolivia

Do DR Congo passport holders need a visa for Bolivia?

Visa required

Yes. DR Congo passport holders need to obtain a visa in advance before travelling to Bolivia.

A visa must be obtained in advance, typically from an embassy or consulate, before travel.

Source: consulados.cancilleria.gob.bo (checked July 20, 2026).

RequirementVisa required

Maximum stayLength of stay varies

ScopeTourism, ordinary passport

Action before travelYes, arrange in advance

Data as of2026-10-14

Distance8,977 km, straight line (~11h 4m nonstop)

Visa-free access to Bolivia95 of 242 nationalities tracked

Travelling the other way? Bolivia passport holders visiting DR Congo: Visa required.

Visa-free alternatives near Bolivia

DR Congo passport holders can visit these nearby destinations without a visa in advance:

Other visa-free destinations for DR Congo passport holders

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Frequently asked questions

Do DR Congo passport holders need a visa for Bolivia?

Yes. DR Congo passport holders need to obtain a visa in advance before travelling to Bolivia.

How far is Bolivia from DR Congo?

About 8,977 km in a straight line, roughly ~11h 4m nonstop by air.

What currency is used in Bolivia?

Bolivian boliviano (BOB).

What is the emergency number in Bolivia?

110 / 119 / 160 / 911.

What time zone is Bolivia in?

La Paz (UTC-4).

What is the nearest airport to La Paz?

Teniente Av. Jorge Henrich Arauz Airport (TDD), about 165 km away.

How many countries can enter Bolivia without a visa?

95 of the 242 nationalities this site tracks can enter Bolivia visa-free, with a visa on arrival, or with an eTA.

What nearby countries can DR Congo passport holders visit without a visa instead of Bolivia?

Guyana, Suriname, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Barbados, Dominica.

Visa rules change frequently and can depend on your specific circumstances. This site is compiled from public government sources and is provided for general information only. Always confirm requirements with the official immigration authority or a consulate of your destination before you travel.

About DR Congo

The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), also known as the DR Congo, Congo-Kinshasa, or simply the Congo, and formerly named Zaire, is a country in Central Africa. By land area, it is the second-largest country in Africa and the eleventh-largest in the world. With a population of about 124 million people, the Democratic Republic of the Congo is the fourth-most populous country in Africa and the most populous Francophone country in the world. French is the official and most widely spoken language. There are over 200 indigenous languages, of which Lingala is the most widely spoken. The capital, largest city, and economic center is Kinshasa. The DRC is bordered by the Republic of the Congo, the Cabinda exclave of Angola, and the South Atlantic Ocean to the west; the Central African Republic and South Sudan to the north; Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, and Tanzania to the east; and Zambia and Angola to the south. Centered on the Congo Basin, most of the DRC's terrain is covered by dense rainforests and is crossed by many rivers. The east and southeast are mountainous.

CapitalKinshasa

RegionMiddle Africa

Population112.8M

Area2,344,858 km²

CurrencyCongolese franc (1 USD ≈ 2311.14 CDF)

LanguagesFrench, Kikongo, Lingala, Tshiluba, Swahili

Calling code+243

Drives on theright

TimezoneKinshasa (UTC+1)

Nearest airportMaya-Maya International Airport (BZV), 11 km

Emergency number113 / 114 / 118

UNESCO sites5

Income levelLow income

GDP per capita$807 (2025)

Tourist arrivals351K (2016)

Climate in Kinshasa

Warmest March, coolest June, driest July, sunniest July. Best time to visit: May, June, July, August, September, October, December.

Monthly climate normals for Kinshasa, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	29.7°C	23.5°C	199mm	276h
February	30.1°C	23.6°C	239mm	241h
March	30.6°C	23.9°C	255mm	278h
April	30.2°C	23.9°C	337mm	255h
May	29.8°C	23.6°C	111mm	302h
June	29.5°C	21.5°C	13mm	314h
July	30.2°C	20.8°C	1mm	336h
August	30.2°C	22°C	36mm	267h
September	31.1°C	22.8°C	41mm	283h
October	29.9°C	23°C	181mm	269h
November	28.9°C	22.9°C	255mm	259h
December	28.5°C	22.9°C	186mm	236h

Avg. high/low, °C (left axis) Rainfall, mm (bar maxes out at 250mm/month)

Daily normals for 2020. Hover a month for exact figures.

Travel guide

The Democratic Republic of the Congo is the largest and most populous country in Central Africa, as well as the world's largest Francophone country.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Garamba National Park
Kahuzi-Biéga National Park
Okapi Wildlife Reserve
Salonga National Park
Virunga National Park

Upcoming public holidays

December 25, 2026Christmas Day

January 1, 2027New Year's Day

January 4, 2027Martyrs Day

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About Bolivia

Bolivia, officially the Plurinational State of Bolivia, is a landlocked country located in central South America. Its geography primarily consists of an Andean region to the west and tropical lowlands to the east and north. The country has a diverse environment, including the vast Amazonian plain, the Gran Chaco, temperate valleys, the high-altitude Altiplano plateau, snow-capped peaks, and mountains, encompassing a wide range of climates and biomes across its regions and cities. It includes part of the Pantanal, the largest tropical wetland in the world, along its eastern border. Bolivia is bordered by Brazil to the north and east, Paraguay to the southeast, Argentina to the south, Chile to the southwest, and Peru to the west. The seat of government is La Paz, which contains the executive, legislative, and electoral branches of government, while the constitutional capital is Sucre, the seat of the judiciary. While most population and urban centers lie in the Andean region, the largest city and principal industrial center is Santa Cruz de la Sierra, located in the eastern tropical lowlands.

CapitalLa Paz

RegionSouth America

Population12.6M

Area1,098,581 km²

CurrencyBolivian boliviano (1 USD ≈ 11.72 BOB)

LanguagesAymara, Guaraní, Quechua, Spanish

Calling code+591

Drives on theright

TimezoneLa Paz (UTC-4)

Nearest airportTeniente Av. Jorge Henrich Arauz Airport (TDD), 165 km

Emergency number110 / 119 / 160 / 911

UNESCO sites9

Income levelLower middle income

GDP per capita$5,148 (2025)

Tourist arrivals323.3K (2020)

Climate in La Paz

Warmest October, coolest May, driest August, sunniest October. Best time to visit: May, June, July, August, September, November.

Monthly climate normals for La Paz, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	30.5°C	24.1°C	331mm	262h
February	30°C	23.6°C	439mm	207h
March	31.7°C	23.7°C	260mm	291h
April	30.3°C	21.9°C	180mm	282h
May	28.7°C	19.3°C	85mm	301h
June	28.6°C	20.4°C	48mm	278h
July	28.9°C	19.4°C	53mm	316h
August	31.8°C	20.1°C	37mm	314h
September	33.4°C	22.1°C	67mm	305h
October	34.8°C	24.7°C	143mm	331h
November	32.5°C	23.6°C	166mm	311h
December	29.9°C	23.5°C	390mm	249h

Avg. high/low, °C (left axis) Rainfall, mm (bar maxes out at 250mm/month)

Daily normals for 2020. Hover a month for exact figures.

Travel guide

Bolivia is a beautiful, geographically rich, and multiethnic country in the heart of South America, visited for its stunning mountain landscapes and vibrant indigenous culture.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

El Fuerte de Samaipata
Historic Center of Sucre
Historic City of Sucre
Inca road system
Jesuit Missions of Chiquitos
Noel Kempff Mercado National Park
Potosí
Q157603
Tiwanaku

Upcoming public holidays

November 2, 2026Todos Santos

December 25, 2026Navidad

January 1, 2027Año Nuevo

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