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Democratic Republic of the Congo
5 GB · 30 days
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€17.39
Democratic Republic of the Congo eSIM for Kinshasa, Lubumbashi and Kisangani
Compare Democratic Republic of the Congo eSIM plans for an exact Kinshasa address, a separate Lubumbashi stop and a confirmed arrangement in Kisangani.
A Democratic Republic of the Congo itinerary may include Kinshasa, Lubumbashi or Kisangani, with separate saved arrangements for each confirmed city. In Kinshasa, match N'djili or N'dolo on the ticket to the agreed pickup; the city name alone is not enough. Give a Lubumbashi arrival its own host address and onward plan. For Kisangani via Bangboka, keep the local arrival and accommodation details offline. These distinctions organise the trip but do not predict mobile reception between cities.
For this trip
Which DRC eSIM fits this trip?
Choose a Democratic Republic of the Congo plan valid from first arrival through final departure. Allow data for Kinshasa airport and address coordination, contacting the Lubumbashi host and confirming onward travel, reaching Kisangani via Bangboka, sending or accessing documents, internet calls and connected-device work. Confirm the DRC in the exact list; check the Republic of the Congo separately.
Horizon is the seller of the Democratic Republic of the Congo plans on this page. Read each live card before choosing: match its data and validity to the confirmed dates and verify the full country name in the destination list.
Trip duration
Cover every confirmed date in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, from the actual first arrival through final departure.
Expected data use
Estimate daily messages and maps first, then add airport coordination, document transfers, calls and connected-device work for the three cities.
Complete itinerary
List Kinshasa, Lubumbashi and Kisangani, then check the Republic of the Congo on its own.
Refund policy
We always refund the full amount you paid when you request it, whether your eSIM is unused, partly used or fully used. There is no time limit for requesting a refund.
Activation window
Check the package details for the first-use deadline and validity rules.
Secure checkout
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Customer support
Contact support before or during your trip if you need help.
How eSIM works in Democratic Republic of the Congo
Install the Democratic Republic of the Congo eSIM on reliable Wi-Fi before departure and save the QR code and manual settings offline. Keep the profile switched off during the journey into the country. After arrival, select Horizon for mobile data and enable roaming on that line. The eSIM’s first successful connection to a supported network in the Democratic Republic of the Congo marks day one of the chosen validity period. The profile provides data without a local phone number. A compatible dual-SIM phone can keep the home line available, although its provider may charge for use abroad.
Install your eSIM
Scan the QR or auto-install in the app — no physical SIM.
Land & connect
Data activates on first connection at your destination.
Size it to your trip
Pick the profile closest to your trip. The estimate assumes normal use — maps, messaging, photos, a short call home.
As a rule of thumb, a 3–4 day city break runs on about 1–3 GB, a one-week trip on 3–5 GB, a two-week multi-country tour on 8–12 GB, and working on the road takes about 1 GB a day, so 15 GB or more for two weeks.
Recommended size
3GB3–4 days
≈0.4 GB a day
- Maps every day
- Messaging and photos
- A short call home most days
In total, a 5 GB data allowance covers roughly 1,700 shared photos, 83 hours of social media and browsing, 15 hours of video calls, 63 hours of music streaming, or about 1000 hours of maps and navigation. Messaging apps barely use data.
Important cities in Democratic Republic of the Congo
Kinshasa · City guide
Kinshasa
For a confirmed stay in Kinshasa, save the exact entrance, arrival contact and first appointment offline.
Kinshasa eSIM — set up before you fly →Lubumbashi · City guide
Lubumbashi
If Lubumbashi is in the confirmed itinerary, keep its address, host and onward arrangement together. Store that set separately from every other stop in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Lubumbashi eSIM — set up before you fly →Kisangani · City guide
Kisangani
Create a Kisangani file with the Bangboka arrival details from the ticket, the agreed pickup contact, the accommodation entrance and the confirmed onward arrangement. Keep it separate from the Kinshasa and Lubumbashi records.
Kisangani eSIM — set up before you fly →Why Horizon
Choose for the whole Democratic Republic of the Congo itinerary
Count every day in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, then estimate messages and maps separately from photo uploads or laptop sharing. Confirm Democratic Republic of the Congo on the exact destination list before buying. The Democratic Republic of the Congo is outside Horizon's current Africa regional selection, so use a separate country plan for this visit. Check the Republic of the Congo independently if it appears anywhere in the route.
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Frequently asked questions
What fits a stay in Kinshasa?
Before each Kinshasa arrival, match N'djili or N'dolo on the ticket with the agreed pickup contact. Count every Kinshasa date, use your normal daily messages and maps as the base, and add any documents or media needed for confirmed appointments.
How should I prepare for Lubumbashi?
Save the exact Lubumbashi host address, named local contact and confirmed onward plan in one offline note. Include the dates there plus planned calls, document transfers and map use when comparing data amounts.
What should I save for Kisangani?
Save the ticket’s Bangboka arrival label, the local pickup contact, the Kisangani accommodation entrance and the next confirmed arrangement offline. Verify each item directly with the relevant contact before leaving the previous address.
Is this for Kinshasa or Brazzaville?
This country plan is for the Democratic Republic of the Congo, including a Kinshasa itinerary. Brazzaville is in the Republic of the Congo, so check that country and its product listing separately.
Can I share data from my phone?
Yes. Hotspot is included at no charge with every Horizon Democratic Republic of the Congo plan. The phone and connected devices use the same plan data, and Horizon does not throttle the shared connection.
When should I turn on the eSIM?
Complete installation on reliable Wi-Fi before the trip, then leave the profile off while travelling into the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Turn it on after arrival; its first successful connection to a supported network in the country counts as day one of the selected period.
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