Democratic Republic of the Congo Visa

Do I Need a Visa for the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC)?

A visa is required for all types of travel to the DRC, and the visa must be obtained in advance of arrival. The government of the DRC now requires that all visa applications be accompanied by an invitation letter that is notarized in the DRC and bears the stamp of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Kinshasa. Stamps from local government offices will not be accepted.

Is A …	A Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) Entry Requirement?
Passport	Yes
Passport Validity	Minimum 6 months validity
Blank Passport Pages	One page for each entry stamp
Visa	Yes
Vaccinations	Proof of yellow fever vaccination is required for entry

Sources: Embassy of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and U.S. State Department

Can Do I Obtain My Visa for the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) on Arrival?

Airport visas for the DRC are not available. You must secure your visa in advance of arrival. If you arrive in the DRC without a visa, you will not be allowed to enter. Visa are issued by the Embassy of the DRC that is located in Washington, DC. Applications must be delivered in person, so be sure to work with a travel document expert who can deliver your application documents on your behalf.

What Types of Materials Support My Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC)Visa Application?

To apply for a Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) visa, you will need:

• Valid Passport
• Passport Photos that meet the requirements of the government of the DRC
• Properly Notarized and Legalized Invitation Letter
• Proof of Travel Arrangements
• Vaccination Certificate for Yellow Fever
• Properly Completed DRC Visa Application Form
• Money Order

Depending on the details of your trip to the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), you may also need:

• Business Introduction Letter

Confused by the document requirements for travel to the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC)? Let the DRC visa experts help! Call for expert advice.

How Do I Obtain My Visa for the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC)?

Call ! We make the complicated application process for a DRC visa simple, and we handle all details on your behalf. We provide you with a step by step application kit, visa application review service including a check that your invitation letter bears the proper stamp, pre-paid shipping labels, and hand delivery of your documents to the DRC Consulate for processing. Once your visa is issued, we are immediately notified, and we pick the document up and mail it back to you.

What Else Do I Need to Do Before Traveling to the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC)?

Make sure your US passport is still valid. It is advisable the your passport have six months of validity left after your trip, and it should have at least two blank visa pages as well. Do you need to get your passport renewed? Passport Health Passports and Visas can help, and we can get you a new passport in as little time as one day.

Proof of vaccination against yellow fever is required for entry into the DRC. Schedule an appointment at the Passport Health travel clinic nearest to you to get the yellow fever vaccine as well as all other vaccines, medications, and travel supplies you need for a healthy trip to the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).