In order to obtain a visa to the Democratic Republic of Congo applicants should provide the following:
Tourist visa
- Valid, signed U.S. passport. Must be valid for at least 6 months after departing and contain at least one blank visa page.
- 2 passport-type photographs
- 2 filled out visa application forms
- Printed and filled out order form.
- Copy of round trip airline tickets or itinerary, or letter of confirmation from travel agent
- Notarized Letter of invitation from D.R.Congo host or friend
- International Certificate of Vaccination for Yellow Fever (Cholera recommended)
Business visa
- Valid, signed U.S. passport. Must be valid for at least 6 months after departing and contain at least one blank visa page
- 2 passport-type photographs
- 2 filled out visa application forms
- Printed and filled out order form.
- Two copies of a business letter of responsibility is required, to be typewritten on your company letterhead and addressed to: Embassy of Democratic Republic of Congo, Visa Section, Washington, D.C.
- Notarized Letter of invitation from D.R.Congo business
- International Certificate of Vaccination for Yellow Fever (Cholera recommended)
The letter must explain:
- Nature of business to be performed;
- Name and address of reference to be visited;
- Guarantee of return transportation and sufficient funds for the visit.
- The letter should be signed by an officer of the company other than the applicant.
Fees and proccessing time
| Type of visa |
5 biz days |
1-2 biz days |
| Single entry (1 month) |
U.S.$135 |
U.S.$215 |
| Single entry (1 month) |
U.S.$135 |
U.S.$215 |
| Single entry (2 month) |
U.S.$195 |
U.S.$345 |
| Single entry (3 month) |
U.S.$245 |
U.S.$445 |
| Single entry (6 month) |
U.S.$320 |
U.S.$595 |
| Multiple entries (1 month)
| U.S.$175 |
U.S.$305 |
| Multiple entries (2 month)
| U.S.$255 |
U.S.$425 |
| Multiple entries (3 month)
| U.S.$275 |
U.S.$505 |
| Multiple entries (6 month)
| U.S.$415 |
U.S.$785 |
Additional information
Tourist or business visa is usually valid for three months from the date of issue, for a stay of 1-6 months as specified.
