Svalbard and Jan MayenDR Congo: Visa required
Svalbard and Jan Mayen
DR Congo
Do Norway passport holders need a visa for DR Congo?
Visa required
Yes. Norway 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.
Svalbard and Jan Mayen does not issue its own passport; residents travel on a Norway passport. See the Norway passport.
Travelling the other way? DR Congo passport holders visiting Svalbard and Jan Mayen: Visa-free.
Visa-free alternatives near DR Congo
Norway passport holders can visit these nearby destinations without a visa in advance:
Other visa-free destinations for Norway passport holders
Frequently asked questions
Do Norway passport holders need a visa for DR Congo?
Yes. Norway 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.
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 Norway 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.