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Documents required for Republic of Congo Visa
Must have Documents for Republic of Congo Visa:
- Original Passport with at least 6 months validity and minimum 3 blank pages + all old passports if any
- 3 Copies of Visa Application form: completed and signed
- 3 recent photographs: colour photo with white background and matt finish(Photo Specification)
- Personal Covering letter: explaining purpose of travel to the country
- Evidence of Financial Funds: bank statement of last 6 months with minimum balance of at least USD 5000
- Air tickets: proof of return flight tickets from and back to your home country
- Yellow Fever Vaccination Certificate
- Kindly note: The Govt is very strict on the photograph requirement; please ensure that your photos are as per the specifications.
Supporting documents as per your occupation, type of visit:
1. If Employed:
- Leave Sanctioned Certificate: with company seal providing approval for leave
- Salary Slips: of last 3 months
2. If Self Employed:
- Business Proof: Registration License/MOA/Partnership deed
- Company Bank Statement: stamped & updated for last 6 months with bank seal
- Company’s Income Tax Returns: of last 3 years
3. If Retired:
- Retirement Proof: pension book, statement etc
4. If Student
- ID Card: from school, college or institute
5. If Minor
- Birth Certificate showing the names of both parents
- Legalized Letter of Consent (NOC)
- If the child is travelling with one parent, the letter of consent authorizing travel must be legalized by the other parent
- If the child is travelling alone or without either parent, a notarized letter of consent from both parents permitting travel
- Death Certificate: in case one or both parents are deceased
- ID Proof: of parents
6. If Visiting friend or relative
- Invitation letter: stating the relationship with the inviter and purpose of visiting the country
- ID Proof of Inviter: Passport or Resident Permit
- Address Proof of Inviter: Utility bill
7. If Sponsored
- Sponsorship Letter: sponsors need to provide the name of the visitors, what the purpose of the visit is, relationship with the visitors, length of stay, dates of travel & any other additional information if necessary
- ID Proof of Inviter: Passport or Resident Permit
- Address Proof of Inviter: Utility bill
- Proof of Financial Support: updated bank statement, pay slips
8. For Business Visa
- Invitation Letter: from host company stating purpose of trip, business details etc
- Business Covering Letter: from Indian company on company letterhead
Republic of Congo Visa FAQs
The visa is a document for travel and business purposes and allows citizens of India to enter the DRC for a given number of days.
With Flywell tours and Travels, the process of applying for a Republic of Congo visa online is easy and seamless. The steps are:
- Choose your preferred type of Republic of Congo visa based on your travel type
- Pay online
- Submit your documents through our pick up & drop service
- Receive your visa when approved
You can choose between a travel visa for 30 days or a business visa valid for 6 months, depending on their reason for travel.
Tourist visas are for those Indian citizens travelling to the DRC for sightseeing, recreation and casual visits to friends or families. Business visas are ideal for Indian citizens wishing to attend business meetings with Congolese companies or exhibit on behalf of companies outside the DRC.
The earliest date to apply for a Congolese visa is 3 months before the date of travel to the country. Visas will not be processed for applications submitted earlier than 3 months ahead of planned dates.
The application and approval for a Congolese visa normally takes 10-12 working days.
In case of a tourist visa, a single entry is granted. For business visas, you can get multiple entry visas extending between three to six months.
The visa fee is exclusive of taxes and is subject to change based on the Embassy’s directive.
You need to pay the visa fee online. These fees are non-refundable.
Yes, as the Congolese visa is a vignette or sticker that is placed on an empty page of a passport. Please ensure your passport has at least 2 consecutive blank pages.
Yes, the visa is valid for travel through the whole of DRC through designated entry and exit ports.
The embassy in New Delhi does not currently offer any expedited visa processing services. It is advised, therefore, to apply well in advance of travel dates.
You can request to get your visa extended at the nearest Office of Immigration. The approval of extension is subject to the officers’ decisions and Embassy directives.
No, you cannot get a Congolese visa while in the country or at any port of entry. They must be applied for well in advance of the dates of travel.
Your visa is valid from the date your visa was issued. It should not be calculated from the date of entry into the DRC.
Decisions for a Congo visa rejection are made by the Embassy of the Democratic Republic of Congo, New Delhi. Upon refusal or granting of a visa for a shorter period, no refund will be issued.
Medical insurance is not a mandatory part of Congo visa requirements. It is still advisable to purchase a medical insurance plan to cover your medical expenses in the DRC. Flywell tours and Travels can assist you with the ideal travel insurance plan to insure yourself against medical emergencies during travel, damage and loss of baggage.