Border Crossings & Entry Points
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Main land crossings: Goma-Gisenyi (Rwanda) - busiest, Bukavu-Cyangugu (Rwanda), Kasindi (Uganda). Crossings require valid visa, yellow fever certificate. Processing time varies; mornings best. Some crossings close early. Operators can arrange escort through process.
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Last updated: February 2026
Reviewed by DRCTourism Research Team — Travel Planning Division
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