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Congo Visa – Everything You Need to Know for a Smooth Application
Planning a trip to the Republic of the Congo or the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC)? Understanding the visa process is essential. Whether it’s for tourism, business, or work, this guide covers all you need to know about getting a Congo visa as an Indian passport holder.
Types of Congo Visas
Depending on your travel purpose, you can apply for:
- Tourist Visa – For leisure and personal visits
- Business Visa – For commercial, corporate, or trade activities
- Transit Visa – For travelers stopping over en route to another country
- Work Visa – For employment and long-term stays
Documents Required for Congo Visa
To apply successfully, prepare the following:
- Valid passport (minimum 6 months validity)
- Recent passport-sized photographs
- Duly filled visa application form
- Proof of hotel booking or invitation letter
- Confirmed return air tickets
- Financial proof (bank statement)
- Yellow fever vaccination certificate
- Travel insurance (recommended)
Processing Time
Visa processing typically takes 7 to 15 working days, depending on the visa type and the embassy’s workload. Apply well in advance to avoid delays.
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At Flywell, we specialize in making visa processing seamless:
- Personalized documentation support
- Transparent processing timeline
- Experienced visa consultants
- End-to-end customer assistance
- High approval rates
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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.