UkraineDR Congo: Visa required

UkraineDR Congo

Do Ukraine passport holders need a visa for DR Congo?

Visa required

Yes. Ukraine 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.

Source: leganet.cd (checked July 21, 2026).

RequirementVisa required

Maximum stayLength of stay varies

ScopeTourism, ordinary passport

Action before travelYes, arrange in advance

Data as of2026-10-19

Distance6,262 km, straight line (~7h 52m nonstop)

Visa-free access to DR Congo8 of 242 nationalities tracked

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

Visa-free alternatives near DR Congo

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Frequently asked questions

Do Ukraine passport holders need a visa for DR Congo?

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

How far is DR Congo from Ukraine?

About 6,262 km in a straight line, roughly ~7h 52m nonstop by air.

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 Ukraine passport holders visit without a visa instead of DR Congo?

Burundi, Rwanda, Zambia, Namibia, Tanzania, Zimbabwe.

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 Ukraine

Ukraine is a country in Eastern Europe. It is the second-largest country in Europe after Russia, which borders it to the east and northeast. Ukraine also borders Belarus to the north; Poland and Slovakia to the west; Hungary, Romania and Moldova to the southwest; and the Black Sea and the Sea of Azov to the south and southeast. Kyiv is Ukraine's capital and largest city, followed by Kharkiv, Odesa, and Dnipro. The official language is Ukrainian. Ukraine covers about 600,000 km2 (230,000 sq mi), with around 32 million people.

CapitalKiev

RegionEastern Europe

Population39M

Area603,500 km²

CurrencyUkrainian hryvnia (1 USD ≈ 44.86 UAH)

LanguagesUkrainian

Calling code+380

Drives on theright

TimezoneKiev (UTC+3)

Nearest airportGomel Airport (GME), 233 km

Emergency number101 / 102 / 103 / 112

UNESCO sites10

Income levelUpper middle income

GDP per capita$5,866 (2025)

Tourist arrivals3.4M (2020)

Climate in Kiev

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

Monthly climate normals for Kiev, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	2.8°C	-1.3°C	31mm	93h
February	5.6°C	-0.7°C	45mm	143h
March	10.2°C	1.2°C	22mm	240h
April	14.8°C	3.2°C	34mm	316h
May	16.1°C	7.8°C	106mm	266h
June	26.3°C	16.3°C	74mm	427h
July	26°C	15.7°C	44mm	396h
August	25.4°C	15.4°C	53mm	374h
September	23.2°C	12.2°C	39mm	301h
October	15.8°C	9.6°C	79mm	189h
November	6°C	2.1°C	27mm	69h
December	1.3°C	-1.9°C	44mm	48h

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

Ukraine is a country in Eastern Europe, the largest country entirely within Europe, with a very rich culture and history. Ukraine has a range of great attractions to offer. The country's main draws include some great and quintessentially Slavic cities, impressive cultural heritage, and, of course, top-class natural areas.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Ancient City of Tauric Chersonese and its Chora
Ancient and Primeval Beech Forests of the Carpathians and Other Regions of Europe
Church of the Saviour at Berestove
Danube Delta
Kyiv: Saint-Sophia Cathedral and Related Monastic Buildings, Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra
Old Town of Lviv
Residence of Bukovinian and Dalmatian Metropolitans
Struve Geodetic Arc
Wooden tserkvas of Carpathian region in Poland and Ukraine
historical city centre of Odesa

Upcoming public holidays

December 25, 2026Різдво Христове

January 1, 2027Новий Рік

March 8, 2027Міжнародний жіночий день

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.