JerseyDR Congo: Visa required

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Do United Kingdom passport holders need a visa for DR Congo?

Visa required

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

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

Jersey does not issue its own passport; residents travel on a United Kingdom passport. See the United Kingdom passport.

Source: gov.uk (checked July 18, 2026).

RequirementVisa required

Maximum stayLength of stay varies

ScopeTourism, ordinary passport

Action before travelYes, arrange in advance

Data as of2026-10-19

Visa-free access to DR Congo8 of 242 nationalities tracked

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

DR Congo drives on the right, the opposite side to Jersey. If you're renting a car, budget extra care at first, especially at junctions and roundabouts.

Visa-free alternatives near DR Congo

United Kingdom passport holders can visit these nearby destinations without a visa in advance:

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Frequently asked questions

Do United Kingdom passport holders need a visa for DR Congo?

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

What currency is used in DR Congo?

Congolese franc (CDF).

What is the emergency number in DR Congo?

113 / 114 / 118.

Does DR Congo drive on the same side of the road as Jersey?

DR Congo drives on the right, the opposite side to Jersey. If you're renting a car, budget extra care at first, especially at junctions and roundabouts.

What time zone is DR Congo in?

Kinshasa (UTC+1).

What is the nearest airport to Kinshasa?

Maya-Maya International Airport (BZV), about 11 km away.

How many countries can enter DR Congo without a visa?

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

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

Angola, São Tomé and Príncipe, Burundi, Rwanda, Zambia, Namibia.

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 Jersey

Jersey, officially the Bailiwick of Jersey, is an autonomous and self-governing British Crown Dependency in Northwestern Europe 14 miles (23 km) off the Cotentin Peninsula of north-west France. At 45 square miles (120 km2), the main island, Jersey, is the largest of the Channel Islands. Although not a sovereign state, Jersey has its own legal, fiscal and governmental systems; on that basis, it is regarded as a small nation or island country. Jersey's territory also includes some surrounding uninhabited islands and rocks. As of 2021, the island had a population of 103,267.

RegionNorthern Europe

Area116 km²

CurrencyBritish pound, Jersey pound (1 USD ≈ 0.75 GBP)

LanguagesEnglish, French, Jèrriais

Calling code+44

Drives on theleft

Emergency number112

Climate in Jersey

Warmest August, coolest March, driest May, sunniest May. Best time to visit: August.

Monthly climate normals for Jersey, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	10.3°C	7.3°C	94mm	156h
February	10.7°C	7.4°C	130mm	150h
March	10.6°C	6.8°C	89mm	253h
April	15.2°C	9.2°C	36mm	343h
May	16.4°C	10.9°C	32mm	406h
June	17.9°C	13.4°C	101mm	367h
July	18.8°C	14.8°C	40mm	393h
August	20.8°C	16.6°C	83mm	372h
September	18.9°C	14.9°C	48mm	305h
October	14.7°C	12°C	211mm	206h
November	13.7°C	10.7°C	70mm	178h
December	10.4°C	7.5°C	216mm	149h

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

Jersey is the largest and southernmost of the Channel Islands. It's a self-governing dependency of the British Crown, but not part of the United Kingdom. It lies 14 miles west of the Cherbourg peninsula of France in the Bay of St Malo, rather than in the Channel proper.

Upcoming public holidays

December 25, 2026Christmas Day

December 26, 2026St. Stephen's Day

January 1, 2027New Year's Day

Full source list on About.

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

Full source list on About.