Democratic Republic of the Congo Passport
188

Nomad Rank

37

Total Score

Country

Democratic Republic of the Congo

Capital City

Kinshasa

Language

French, Kikongo, Lingala, Tshiluba, Swahili

Currency

Congolese franc

Region

Africa

Landlocked

No

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Democratic Republic of the Congo Passport

Nomad Capitalist Passport Index Ranking

The Democratic Republic of the Congo Passport is currently ranked Number 188 in the Nomad Capitalist Passport Index with a total score of 37. This ranking, relative to other passports, has been calculated by considering the government of Democratic Republic of the Congo’s approach not just to travel, but to international taxation laws, global perception, dual citizenship and personal freedom.

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Travel Destinations from Democratic Republic of the Congo 50% in total score

For the Democratic Republic of the Congo Travel Score calculation, we relied on government travel data from 199 passport-issuing countries and territories, combined with real-time intelligence and proprietary research. This factor includes a Mobility Score (MS) measuring ease of travel, which focuses on visa-free (VF) travel, visa on arrival (VOA), eTA and eVisa (if issued within three days). Based on that data, we assigned Democratic Republic of the Congo a Travel Score of 54 which means that Democratic Republic of the Congo passport holders can enter a total of 54 destinations — either without a visa, through a visa on arrival or via an eTA.

Taxation in Democratic Republic of the Congo 20% in total score

For the Democratic Republic of the Congo Taxation Score calculation, we relied on data from our network of tax vendors, news sources and tax authorities. Based on that data, we assigned Democratic Republic of the Congo a Taxation Score of 30, meaning that Democratic Republic of the Congo allows citizens to relocate to avoid tax.

Perception 10% in total score

For the Democratic Republic of the Congo Perception Score calculation, we relied on the World Happiness Report, the Human Development Index and subjective factors from our networks’ experience to determine how each country’s citizens are perceived and recognised. Based on that data, we assigned Democratic Republic of the Congo a Perception Score of 20, meaning that Democratic Republic of the Congo citizens experience intermediate hostility.

Dual Citizenship 10% in total score

For the Democratic Republic of the Congo Dual Citizenship Score calculation, we relied on embassy data and our experience to assess the ability to hold dual citizenship. Based on that data, we assigned Democratic Republic of the Congo a Dual Citizenship Score of 10, meaning that Democratic Republic of the Congo citizens are strictly forbidden to hold other citizenships.

Freedom 10% in total score

For the Democratic Republic of the Congo Freedom Score calculation, we relied on data and news reports on mandatory military service, government surveillance, press freedom and other factors to determine the personal freedom of citizens and expats. Based on that data, we assigned Democratic Republic of the Congo a Freedom Score of 10, meaning that Democratic Republic of the Congo citizens have low freedom.

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