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title: "DR Congo for digital nomads: Kinshasa and the numbers behind it (2026)"
url: https://nostos.navoy.io/countries/dr-congo
description: "DR Congo for remote workers: Kinshasa scored on cost, safety, healthcare, internet, visas, climate and air (28/100). DR Congo has no digital-nomad visa. Sour…"
dataset: 2026.10.7 (2026-10-13)
license: CC BY 4.0
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# DR Congo for digital nomads: Kinshasa and the numbers behind it (2026)

Kinshasa is the only city in DR Congo in the dataset and scores 28/100 under balanced weights. DR Congo has no digital-nomad visa.

## Cities in DR Congo, ranked

| # | City | Score | Cost/mo (USD) | Download (Mbps) | Known for | Page |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | Kinshasa | 28 | — | 8.7 | Congolese rumba and nightlife; Congo River views | https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/kinshasa |
## National figures shared by every city

| Figure | Value | Source |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Homicide rate | 12.4 per 100,000 | Estimates of rates of homicides per 100 000 population, 2021 |
| Political stability | 28th percentile | Worldwide Governance Indicators — Political Stability and Absence of Violence (score 0–100), 2025 |
| Health coverage index | 41/100 | UHC service coverage index, 2023 |
| Life expectancy | 61.6 years | Life expectancy at birth (years), both sexes, 2021 |
| Human Development Index | 0.522 | Human Development Index (HDR 2025, HDI 2023), 2023 |
## Visas and entry

| Passport | Entry rule |
| --- | --- |
| US | e-visa required |
| EU (Germany) | e-visa required |
| UK | e-visa required |
Source: Passport Index dataset (visa requirements, 199 passports × 199 destinations), 2026-02. No long-stay guide for DR Congo yet.

## FAQ

### Is DR Congo good for digital nomads?

Kinshasa scores 28/100 under balanced weights, which ranks it 1,000 of 1,000 cities in the dataset. Strongest factors: internet and climate; weakest: quality of life.

### What is the cheapest city in DR Congo for a remote worker?

There is no open cost-of-living figure for DR Congo yet, so its cities are scored on the other factors.

### Does DR Congo have a digital nomad visa?

Not according to the sources the dataset uses. Short visits follow the entry rules for your passport.

### How long can a US, EU or UK citizen stay in DR Congo without a visa?

US passport: e-visa required. EU passport (Germany as reference): e-visa required. UK passport: e-visa required. Source: Passport Index dataset (visa requirements, 199 passports × 199 destinations), 2026-02.

### Which city in DR Congo has the fastest internet?

Kinshasa, with a measured median download of 8.7 Mbps (M-Lab, 2024). Measured speeds run below advertised plans everywhere; 40 Mbps measured is already good.

### How safe is DR Congo?

DR Congo records 12.4 homicides per 100,000 people (Estimates of rates of homicides per 100 000 population, 2021) and sits at the 28th percentile for political stability (World Bank WGI, 2025). These are national figures; city pages note local caveats.

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