Japanese visa for DR Congo citizens
A visa is REQUIRED for DR Congo passport holders visiting Japan for tourism and business purposes. See detailed requirements below:
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For DR Congo citizens to enter Japan for a short-term tourism purpose. | Visa required | N/A |
| Evisa | Japan e-visa for DR Congo citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Japan visa on arrival for DR Congo citizens | Not Available | |
Japan tourist visa requirements:
- Holding DR Congo passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in Japan.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from Japan.
If you are looking for Japan visa information, such as available types of visas, or how to apply from Democratic Republic of the Congo, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Japan nearest your place of residence.
- Kinshasa: The Embassy of Japan in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo (Working hours: Close now. Open in 8 hours 41 minutes)
Japan visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Japan diplomatic mission offices to Democratic Republic of the Congo for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Democratic Republic of the Congo traveling to Japan from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Democratic Republic of the Congo) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 835 | N/A |
| 2009 | 679 | -18.68% |
| 2010 | 861 | 26.80% |
| 2011 | 622 | -27.76% |
| 2012 | 836 | 34.41% |
| 2013 | 1,036 | 23.92% |
| 2014 | 1,341 | 29.44% |
| 2015 | 1,974 | 47.20% |
| 2016 | 2,404 | 21.78% |
| 2017 | 2,869 | 19.34% |
| 2018 | 3,119 | 8.71% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Japan & Democratic Republic of the Congo comparison
Japan's area is approximately 364,555 km2 (140,755 sq mi), while the area of Democratic Republic of the Congo is approximately 2,345,409 km2 (905,567 sq mi). This means Democratic Republic of the Congo is 6.43 times bigger than Japan.
As of April 2024, Japan's population is ~125.0 million people - 12,756,182 more people than the population of Democratic Republic of the Congo.
We have highlighted Japan & Democratic Republic of the Congo’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Japan | Democratic Republic of the Congo | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2024) | 124,958,743 | 112,202,561 | 12.8 million more people live in Japan than Democratic Republic of the Congo |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 247 | 58 | Japan has 189 more diplomatic representations abroad compared with Democratic Republic of the Congo. |
| Travel freedom (2024) | 142 | 17 | Japan passport holders can visit 125 more countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 421 | 44 | Japanese hosts 377 more foreign missions than Democratic Republic of the Congo. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Democratic Republic of the Congo travel to Japan in one year?
The number of visitors from Democratic Republic of the Congo visiting Japan in 2018 was approximately 3,119.
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