Congo (DR) - Business visa - Service: Visa Requirements

. Completed Democratic Republic of the Congo Visa Application

Download, fully complete, print, and sign one copy of the Democratic Republic of the Congo visa application form. 

PLEASE NOTE: the application form is attached as a sample as well.

. Valid Passport

Provide your SIGNED passport. Your passport must be signed on the appropriate line. (For US citizens the line is located on the page following your information page). The passport must be valid with an expiration date greater than six (6) months from the date of entry for the visa you are applying for. Passport must have sufficient blank pages (at least 2 pages) for any visa stamps. These pages must say VISAS at the top of the page.  

If your passport does not meet the requirements, we can assist with renewing a US Passport or obtain a new US Passport from us prior to obtaining the visa.

(Important Note:  Keep a copy of your passport biographical information page for your records)

. Passport-type photograph

You must provide a passport photo. This passport photo must match the requirements of a standard US passport photo. They must be taken at an official passport photo provider (pharmacy, Costco, post office).  You can upload a digitial photo here for us to process.

Photo Requirements:

- Your head must face the camera directly with full face in view.

- You must have a neutral facial expression or a natural smile, with both eyes open.

- Taken in clothing normally worn on a daily basis

- Taken in the last 6 months

- Use a plain white or off-white background

. Proof of Immigration Status

A copy of immigration status in the United States such as a resident card, work, or study permit. 

. Itinerary

Copy of computer generated round trip tickets or travel itinerary showing round trip travel entering Democratic Republic of the Congo and exiting Democratic Republic of the Congo.  Preferably, the proof of departure documents should show your departure from the United States to Democratic Republic of the Congo and back.  Additionally, the Applicant's name must be on the travel document.  

. Yellow fever

Inoculation is recommended but not mandatory, and is required only if applicant had previously traveled to areas/ countries infected by yellow fever.

. Business Invitation Letter

An invitation letter from the recognized business organization or a local sponsor from Democratic Republic of the Congo. The letter should be printed on company letterhead stationery, addressed to "The Consulate of Democratic Republic of the Congo, Visa Section", and signed by a senior manager. The business letter must adhere to the following guidelines:
Briefly introduce the applicant (please specify employment status/position held in the company by applicant).
State the nature of the business to be conducted (ie. business meetings, contract negotiations, etc.) and the names and addresses of companies to be contacted in the destination country.
Specify the Type and desired Validity of the visa (ie. a one year multiple entry business visa).

. Business Letter

A business letter of responsibility from the inviting employer/company in Democratic Republic of the Congo :

• The letter must be adressed to the Embassy of Democratic Republic of the Congo.
• The letter must explain the nature of the business to be performed and must indicate the duration of visa in need
• The letter must include the name and address of the reference to be visiting in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

2.1 Consular and Service Fees

Democratic Republic of the Congo visa fees are as below :

3.1 Place the above documents in an Overnight Envelope

Enclose the documents from Section 1 (Gather Documents for your Democratic Republic of the Congo  Visa) and a print out of your order confirmation in an Overnight Envelope (Fedex, UPS, etc).

3.2 Send the Application Materials to Us

Please Note: If you paid for an inbound shipping service your account manager will contact you to provide a FedEx shipping label via email to send us your completed application. 

Send the Overnight Envelope (Fedex, UPS, etc) to us at :

Passports and Visas.com
Attn: Processing

5251 DTC Parkway, Suite 850
Greenwood Village, Colorado 80111