Do Congolese passport holders need a visa for Canada?
Yes. Congolese passport holders need a visa to visit Canada for tourism. The visa fee is CAD 100.
Congolese passport holders need a visa to visit Canada for tourism.
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Fees and timing
| Visa fee | CAD 100 |
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At the border
These apply when you cross the border. They are separate from your visa application.
Temporary Ebola border measures
Travellers, including Canadian citizens, permanent residents, persons registered under the Indian Act and foreign nationals, who in the previous 21 days have been in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda or South Sudan will be assessed upon arrival in Canada and must comply with public health measures, including mandatory quarantine. The measures end on November 27, 2026, at 11:59 pm EDT.
No start date has been confirmed. Applies to everyone crossing the border.
Temporary Ebola disease border measures
Travellers, including Canadian citizens, permanent residents, persons registered under the Indian Act and foreign nationals, who in the previous 21 days have been in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda or South Sudan will be assessed upon arrival in Canada and must comply with public health measures, including mandatory quarantine. The measures end on November 27, 2026, at 11:59 pm EDT.
No start date has been confirmed. Applies to everyone crossing the border.
Electronic travel authorization (eTA)
Citizens of eTA-required countries or territories need an eTA and a valid passport to board a flight to Canada. No eTA is needed when arriving by car, bus, train or boat, including cruise ships, though a valid passport is still required. Some citizens of certain visa-required countries may be eligible for an eTA instead of a visa if they meet certain requirements and travel by air.
No start date has been confirmed. Applies to you if you do not need a visa.
Why we say this
Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations, s. 7(1); not listed in Schedule 1.1 (s. 190(1)(a))
Verified on October 31, 2026 (1 day ago).
Common questions about this route
- How much does a Canada visa cost?
- The visa fee is CAD 100.
- Where do Congolese passport holders apply for a Canada visa?
- You complete the official application form online, then attend an appointment in person at Embassy of Canada to the Democratic Republic of Congo, Kinshasa to give your biometrics and hand in your documents.
- Do I need to give biometrics for a Canada visa?
- Yes. A Canada visa needs an in-person appointment where your fingerprints and a photo are taken.
See the full requirements and how to apply
Requirements last updated October 2026.