DR Congo visa for Australian citizens
A visa is REQUIRED for Australian passport holders visiting Democratic Republic of the Congo for tourism and business purposes. See detailed requirements below:
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For Australian citizens to enter Democratic Republic of the Congo for a short-term tourism purpose. | Visa required | N/A |
| Evisa | Democratic Republic of the Congo e-visa for Australian citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Democratic Republic of the Congo visa on arrival for Australian citizens | Not Available | |
Democratic Republic of the Congo tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Australian passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in Democratic Republic of the Congo.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from Democratic Republic of the Congo.
If you are looking for Democratic Republic of the Congo visa information, such as available types of visas, or how to apply from Australia, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Democratic Republic of the Congo nearest your place of residence.
- Tokyo: The Embassy of in Tokyo, ~ 7949.43 kilometers (4939.54 mi) away from Canberra, Australia. (Working hours: Open now. Close in 7 hours 57 minutes).
- Seoul: The Embassy of in Seoul, ~ 8417.23 kilometers (5230.22 mi) away from Canberra, Australia. (Working hours: Open now. Close in 7 hours 27 minutes).
Democratic Republic of the Congo visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Democratic Republic of the Congo diplomatic mission offices to Australia for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Australia traveling to Democratic Republic of the Congo from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Australia) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Democratic Republic of the Congo & Australia comparison
Democratic Republic of the Congo's area is approximately 2,345,409 km2 (905,567 sq mi), while the area of Australia is approximately 7,682,300 km2 (2,966,151 sq mi). This means Australia is 3.28 times bigger than Democratic Republic of the Congo.
As of November 2025, Democratic Republic of the Congo's population is ~114.8 million people - 87,803,759 more people than the population of Australia.
We have highlighted Democratic Republic of the Congo & Australia’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Democratic Republic of the Congo | Australia | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 114,808,136 | 27,004,377 | 87.8 million more people live in Democratic Republic of the Congo than Australia |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 58 | 136 | Democratic Republic of the Congo has 78 fewer diplomatic representations abroad compared with Australia. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 17 | 130 | Democratic Republic of the Congo passport holders visit 113 fewer countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 44 | 319 | DR Congo hosts 275 fewer foreign missions than Australia. |
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| Precipitation Probability | 19% | |
| Wind | 28.3 km/h | |
| Sunrise | 05:45 | |
Useful Information
- Kinshasa to Canberra: 13737.01 km (8535.78 mi)
- Travel time: 28 hours 37 minutes
This page was last updated on: November 2025