DR Congo Visa Policy

Democratic Republic of Congo visas can be valid for 1 month, 2 months, 3 months, and 6 months with single and multiple entries. Depending on your purpose, planned duration of the stay in DR Congo, and the number of entries to the country you should apply for the proper visa type.

DR Congo Tourist visa is issued for applicants intending to visit DR Congo for tourism and sightseeing. You can apply for a DR Congo Tourist visa in order to realize your tourist activities.

Required Documents for DR Congo Tourist Visa

1. Application Form

• Three copies of the duly completed application form
• The application form must be signed and dated

2. Photos

• Three colored passport photos in the white background
• It must show full of the face of the applicant
• Open eyes and directly facing the camera

3. Passport and Three Copies of the Main Page

• Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the return date
• It also must have at least two blank pages

4. National Identity Card and Resident Permit/Visa Copy (if Your Country of Residence and Citizenship are Different)

5. Proof of Financial Means

• Bank statements
• Sufficient funds in cash or credit card
• Travelers' cheque
• Sponsorship letter
• Other proofs

6. Travel Itinerary 

• Copy of the round-trip airline ticket indicating the arrival and departure dates and the applicant’s name
• Hotel reservation
  • For staying in the host’s accommodation please indicate the address in the invitation letter and present the photocopy of the ID card of the host

7. Proof of Employment

• Letter issued by the employer

8. Proof of the Purpose of the Visit

• Invitation letter from a host in DR Congo or travel agency
  • It must be addressed to the DR Congo Embassy and indicate the support established by the inviter
  • It must be legalized and notarized by the DR Congo Ministry of Foreign Affairs
• If the applicant doesn’t present any letter from the host or travel agency, then
  • The applicant needs to provide a letter showing the purpose, duration of the visit, and the places he/she plans to visit.

9. Copy of Previously Obtained DR Congo Visa (if any)

10. Proof of Immunization

• Certificate of Yellow Fever Vaccination is mandatory

11. For Minors:

• Copy and English translation of either birth certificate/proof of adoption/custody decree if parents are divorced/death certificate of parent
• Permit letter by parents/guardians if minor is traveling alone or permit letter by one of the guardians/parents in case of minor is traveling with one of them

*Additional documents can be required by the embassy.

Processing Time for DR Congo Tourist Visa

The average processing time for a DR Congo Tourist visa is 3-15 working days. It depends on your visa application country.

DR Congo Tourist Visa Fee

You can find the visa fee for each visa type below.

The fee may vary depending on your nationality or your country of submission.

Where to Apply for DR Congo Tourist Visa?

You will apply for a DR Congo Tourist visa in DR Congo visa application centers, embassies, or consulates, whichever accepts visa applications in your country of residence. If there is none of them in your country, you need to apply to the nearest embassy or consulate to your location.

DR Congo Visiting Family/Friend visa allows you to travel to DR Congo for visiting your family or friends who legally residing in DR Congo, up to the expiration date of your visa validity.

Required Documents for DR Congo Family Visit Visa

1. Application Form

• Three copies of the duly completed application form
• The application form must be signed and dated

2. Photos

• Three colored passport photos in the white background
• It must show full of the face of the applicant
• Open eyes and directly facing the camera

3. Passport and Three Copies of the Main Page

• Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the return date
• It also must have at least two blank pages

4. National Identity Card and Resident Permit/Visa Copy (if Your Country of Residence and Citizenship are Different)

5. Proof of Financial Means

• Bank statements
• Sufficient funds in cash or credit card
• Travelers' cheque
• Sponsorship letter
• Other proofs

6. Travel Itinerary 

• Copy of the round-trip airline ticket indicating the arrival and departure dates and the applicant’s name
• Hotel reservation
  • For staying in the host’s accommodation please indicate the address in the invitation letter and present the photocopy of the ID card of the host

7. Proof of Employment

• Letter issued by the employer

8. Proof of the Purpose of the Visit

• Invitation letter from the employer of the family member in the Democratic Republic of Congo
  • It must be signed and legalized
• Proof of the relationship between the host and the applicant
  • Birth certificate, or
  • Marriage certificate

9. Copy of Previously Obtained DR Congo Visa (if any)

10. Proof of Immunization

• Certificate of Yellow Fever Vaccination is mandatory

11. For Minors:

• Copy and English translation of either birth certificate/proof of adoption/custody decree if parents are divorced/death certificate of parent
• Permit letter by parents/guardians if minor is traveling alone or permit letter by one of the guardians/parents in case of minor is traveling with one of them

*Additional documents can be required by the embassy.

Processing Time for DR Congo Family Visit Visa

The average processing time for a DR Congo Family Visit visa is 3-15 working days. It depends on your visa application country.

DR Congo Family Visit Visa Fee

You can find the visa fee for each visa type below.

The fee may vary depending on your nationality or your country of submission.

Where to Apply for DR Congo Family Visit Visa?

You will apply for a DR Congo Family Visit visa in DR Congo visa application centers, embassies, or consulates, whichever accepts visa applications in your country of residence. If there is none of them in your country, you need to apply to the nearest embassy or consulate to your location.

DR Congo Business visa gives you the authorization to enter DR Congo and stay here for a maximum period of your visa validity, as permitted. It permits its holder to engage in business-related activities such as attending meetings or conferences, conducting or attending the training, conducting internal audits, installing equipment, or performing other temporary services for a client, local affiliate, or branch office.

Required Documents for DR Congo Business Visa

1. Application Form

• Three copies of the duly completed application form
• The application form must be signed and dated

2. Photos

• Three colored passport photos in the white background
• It must show full of the face of the applicant
• Open eyes and directly facing the camera

3. Passport and Three Copies of the Main Page

• Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the return date
• It also must have at least two blank pages

4. National Identity Card and Resident Permit/Visa Copy (if Your Country of Residence and Citizenship are Different)

5. Proof of Financial Means

• Bank statements
• Sufficient funds in cash or credit card
• Traveler’s cheque
• Sponsorship letter
• Other proofs

6. Travel Itinerary 

• Copy of the round-trip airline ticket indicating the arrival and departure dates and the applicant’s name
• Hotel reservation
  • For staying in the host’s accommodation please indicate the address in the invitation letter and present the photocopy of the ID card of the host

7. Proof of Employment

• Letter issued by the employer

8. Proof of the Purpose of the Visit

• Invitation letter from a legal or natural person in DR Congo
  • It must be addressed to the DR Congo Embassy and indicate the support established by the inviter
  • It should also indicate the applicant’s name, telephone, and address information for a contact person in DR Congo
  • It must be legalized and notarized by the DR Congo Ministry of Foreign Affairs
• Letter from the company
  • It should explain the purpose of the trip and the financial guarantee provided
  • It must contain the pen-to-paper signature of the company’s representative

9. Copy of Previously Obtained DR Congo Visa (if any)

10. Proof of Immunization

• Certificate of Yellow Fever Vaccination is mandatory

*Additional documents can be required by the embassy.

Processing Time for DR Congo Business Visa

The average processing time for a DR Congo Business visa is 3-15 working days. It depends on your visa application country.

DR Congo Business Visa Fee

You can find the visa fee for each visa type below.

The fee may vary depending on your nationality or your country of submission.

Where to Apply for DR Congo Business Visa?

You will apply for a DR Congo Business visa in DR Congo visa application centers, embassies, or consulates, whichever accepts visa applications in your country of residence. If there is none of them in your country, you need to apply to the nearest embassy or consulate to your location.

This visa applies to foreigners who wish to enter DR Congo for an onward destination outside the country. DR Congo Transit visa is valid for 7 days.

Required Documents for DR Congo Transit Visa

1. Application Form

• Three copies of the duly completed application form
• The application form must be signed and dated

2. Photos

• Three colored passport photos in the white background
• It must show full of the face of the applicant
• Open eyes and directly facing the camera

3. Passport and Three Copies of the Main Page

• Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the return date
• It also must have at least two blank pages

4. National Identity Card and Resident Permit/Visa Copy (if Your Country of Residence and Citizenship are Different)

5. Proof of Financial Means

• Bank statements
• Sufficient funds in cash or credit card
• Traveler’s cheque
• Sponsorship letter
• Other proofs

6. Travel Itinerary 

• Copy of the onward ticket airline ticket indicating the arrival and departure dates and the applicant’s name
• Hotel reservation (if any)
  • For staying in the host’s accommodation please indicate the address in the invitation letter and present the photocopy of the ID card of the host

7. Proof of Employment

• Letter issued by the employer

8. Proof of the Purpose of the Visit

• Visa for the destination country (if any)
• If the applicant doesn’t need a visa for the destination country:
  • Documents confirming the purpose of the visit
  • Hotel reservation
  • Invitation letter

9. Copy of Previously Obtained DR Congo Visa (if any)

10. Proof of Immunization

• Certificate of Yellow Fever Vaccination is mandatory

11. For Minors:

• Copy and English translation of either birth certificate/proof of adoption/custody decree if parents are divorced/death certificate of parent
• Permit letter by parents/guardians if minor is traveling alone or permit letter by one of the guardians/parents in case of minor is traveling with one of them

*Additional documents can be required by the embassy.

Processing Time for DR Congo Transit Visa

The average processing time for a DR Congo Transit visa is 3-15 working days. It depends on your visa application country.

DR Congo Transit Visa Fee

Where to Apply for DR Congo Transit Visa?

You will apply for a DR Congo Transit visa in DR Congo visa application centers, embassies, or consulates, whichever accepts visa applications in your country of residence. If there is none of them in your country, you need to apply to the nearest embassy or consulate to your location.

DR Congo Diplomatic Visa applies to the head of states, diplomats, government top officials (their families) to realize diplomatic activities.

Required Documents for DR Congo Diplomatic and Official Visa

1. Application Form

• Three copies of the duly completed application form
• The application form must be signed and dated

2. Photos

• Three colored passport photos in the white background
• It must show full of the face of the applicant
• Open eyes and directly facing the camera

3. Passport and Three Copies of the Main Page

• Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the return date
• It also must have at least two blank pages

4. National Identity Card and Resident Permit/Visa Copy (if Your Country of Residence and Citizenship are Different)

5. Proof of Financial Means

• Bank statements
• Sufficient funds in cash or credit card
• Traveler’s cheque
• Sponsorship letter
• Other proofs

6. Travel Itinerary 

• Copy of the round-trip airline ticket indicating the arrival and departure dates and the applicant’s name
• Hotel reservation
  • For staying in the host’s accommodation please indicate the address in the invitation letter and present the photocopy of the ID card of the host

7. Proof of Employment

• Letter issued by the employer

8. Proof of the Purpose of the Visit

• A diplomatic or official note indicating the purpose of the visit

9. Copy of Previously Obtained DR Congo Visa (if any)

10. Proof of Immunization

• Certificate of Yellow Fever Vaccination is mandatory

*Additional documents can be required by the embassy.

Processing Time for DR Congo Diplomatic and Official Visa

The average processing time for a DR Congo Diplomatic and Official visa is 3-15 working days. It depends on your visa application country.

DR Congo Diplomatic and Official Visa Fee

You can find the visa fee for each visa type below.

The fee may vary depending on your nationality or your country of submission.

Where to Apply for DR Congo Diplomatic and Official Visa?

You will apply for a DR Congo Diplomatic and Official visa in DR Congo visa application centers, embassies, or consulates, whichever accepts visa applications in your country of residence. If there is none of them in your country, you need to apply to the nearest embassy or consulate to your location.