DR CongoLithuania: Visa required

DR CongoLithuania

Do DR Congo passport holders need a visa for Lithuania?

Visa required

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

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

Source: eur-lex.europa.eu (checked September 3, 2026).

RequirementVisa required

Maximum stayLength of stay varies

ScopeTourism, ordinary passport

Action before travelYes, arrange in advance

Data as of2026-10-19

Distance6,626 km, straight line (~8h 18m nonstop)

Visa-free access to Lithuania138 of 242 nationalities tracked

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

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 Lithuania?

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

How far is Lithuania from DR Congo?

About 6,626 km in a straight line, roughly ~8h 18m nonstop by air.

What currency is used in Lithuania?

Euro (EUR).

What is the emergency number in Lithuania?

02 / 112.

What time zone is Lithuania in?

Vilnius (UTC+3).

What is the nearest airport to Vilnius?

Vilnius International Airport (VNO), about 6 km away.

How many countries can enter Lithuania without a visa?

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

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 ≈ 2313.90 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	23.4°C	199mm	276h
February	30.1°C	23.5°C	239mm	241h
March	30.7°C	23.8°C	255mm	278h
April	30.3°C	23.8°C	337mm	255h
May	29.8°C	23.5°C	116mm	302h
June	29.5°C	21.5°C	8mm	314h
July	30.2°C	20.7°C	1mm	336h
August	30.3°C	21.9°C	36mm	267h
September	31.1°C	22.8°C	40mm	283h
October	30°C	22.9°C	181mm	269h
November	28.9°C	22.9°C	257mm	259h
December	28.5°C	22.8°C	184mm	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 Lithuania

Lithuania, officially the Republic of Lithuania, is a country in the Baltic region of Europe. It is one of three Baltic states and lies on the eastern shore of the Baltic Sea, bordered by Latvia to the north, Belarus to the east and south, Poland to the south, and the Russian semi-exclave of Kaliningrad Oblast to the southwest, with a maritime border with Sweden to the west. Lithuania covers an area of 65,300 km2 (25,200 sq mi), and has a population of 2.9 million. Its capital and largest city is Vilnius; other major cities include Kaunas, Klaipėda, Šiauliai and Panevėžys. Lithuanians are the titular nation, belong to the ethnolinguistic group of Balts, and speak Lithuanian.

CapitalVilnius

RegionNorthern Europe

Population2.9M

Area65,300 km²

CurrencyEuro (1 USD ≈ 0.89 EUR)

LanguagesLithuanian

Calling code+370

Drives on theright

TimezoneVilnius (UTC+3)

Nearest airportVilnius International Airport (VNO), 6 km

Emergency number02 / 112

UNESCO sites5

Income levelHigh income

GDP per capita$32,959 (2025)

Tourist arrivals2.3M (2020)

Climate in Vilnius

Warmest June, coolest December, driest April, sunniest June. Best time to visit: July.

Monthly climate normals for Vilnius, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	3.6°C	0.1°C	52mm	68h
February	4.5°C	-1.3°C	54mm	136h
March	7.2°C	-1°C	41mm	234h
April	11.1°C	1.2°C	17mm	293h
May	14.7°C	5.4°C	88mm	327h
June	23.7°C	14.3°C	64mm	387h
July	22.4°C	12.8°C	47mm	379h
August	23.2°C	13.6°C	82mm	328h
September	19.1°C	10.8°C	40mm	272h
October	13.1°C	8°C	67mm	124h
November	6.4°C	3°C	51mm	64h
December	1.3°C	-1.6°C	28mm	45h

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

Lithuania is one of the three Baltic states of northeast Europe. It's a low-lying, mostly agricultural country bordered by Latvia to the north and east, Belarus to the south, Poland to the southwest, Kaliningrad exclave of Russia to the west, and the Baltic Sea to the northwest. It broke away from the Soviet Union to become an independent republic in 1990, soon followed by Latvia and Estonia, the other two Baltic states. It is the largest of the three Baltic states, extending to about 65,300 square kilometres with a population of 2.9 million in 2025.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Cultural Reserve of Kernavė
Curonian Spit
Modernist Kaunas: Architecture of Optimism, 1919-1939
Struve Geodetic Arc
Vilnius Old Town

Upcoming public holidays

November 1, 2026Visų šventųjų diena

November 2, 2026Vėlinės

December 24, 2026Šv. Kūčios

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