What to Expect on Arrival in the DRC
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Arrival process: visa check (have documents ready), yellow fever certificate check, customs declaration, baggage claim, exit to meet transfer. Airport can be hectic; pre-arranged transfers essential. Operators typically meet inside or immediately outside arrivals with name signs.
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Last updated: February 2026
Reviewed by DRCTourism Research Team — Travel Planning Division
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