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Democratic Republic of the Congo

Democratic Republic of the Congo tourist

  1. Visa application form.                                                                                                                                 

  2. Original, signed Canada passport. with at least 10 months of remaining validity.                                                

  3. Passport Photo: 3 Include a passport-style photo, with a white background, taken within the last 6 months.       

  4. Itinerary. Copy of round trip tickets or itinerary.                                                                                              

  5. Yellow Fever Vaccination. A copy of the International Certificate of Vaccination (ICV) for yellow fever.              

  6. Bank Statement. Copy of a recent bank statement showing proof of sufficient funds.                                        

  7. Employment/Enrollment Letter. A letter from your employer on business letterhead, with contact details, describing your duties and stating that a leave of absence has been granted, the purpose and duration of the trip and that you will be returning to your current job. For students, please submit an official letter from your school stating your course of study and indicating that you are in good standing and that you are registered for the upcoming semester. If you are retired please submit a personal letter explaining your employment history.            

  8. Hotel Reservations. Copy of confirmed hotel reservations.                                                                              

  9. Personal Invitation. If visiting friends or family, you must provide a letter of invitation with the contact information of the host and visitor, the purpose and duration of the visit, and confirmation of accommodation including the address, signature, and date. You will also need to provide proof of the host's status in the Democratic Republic of the Congo ie. a copy of their Democratic Republic of the Congo passport's information page, or, if they are not a citizen of Democratic Republic of the Congo, copies of their Democratic Republic of the Congo residence permit and their national passport's information pages.                                                               

  10. Legalized Invitation. A copy of a legalized invitation letter, prise en charge, or order de mission. This is obtained on your behalf by your contact, tour company, hotel, or inviter in the DRC. 

Democratic Republic of the Congo business visa

  1. Visa application form.                                                                                                                               

  2. Original, signed Canada passport. with at least 10 months of remaining validity.                                                  

  3. Passport Photo: 3 Include a passport-style photo, with a white background, taken within the last 6 months.       

  4. Itinerary. Copy of round trip tickets or itinerary.                                                                                                

  5. Yellow Fever Vaccination. A copy of the International Certificate of Vaccination (ICV) for yellow fever.              

  6. Business Letter. Letter from company in Canada explaining the purpose of the trip, companies to be visited, and guaranteeing sufficient funds.                                                                                                                           

  7. Business invitation. A business invitation letter from the sponsoring company in Democratic Republic of the Congo was approved by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of 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 (an equivalent to Vice-President or above). The business letter must adhere to the following guidelines:

• Briefly introduce the applicant (please specify employment status/position held in the company by the 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 the contacted in Democratic Republic of the Congo.
• Specify the type and desired validity of the visa (ie. a one-year multiple-entry business visa).

 

 8. Legalized Invitation. A copy of a legalized invitation letter, prise en charge, or order de mission. This is obtained on your behalf by your contact, tour company, hotel, or inviter in the DRC.

Democratic Republic of the Congo Visa fees

Tourist​ and visit visa

Visa Type                                       Processing Time            Embassy Fees         Services Fees​

Single Entry (30 Days  Validity)         15 Business days                    $120                        $120

Single Entry (30 Days  Validity)         6   Business days                    $180                        $145

Single Entry (2 Months validity )        15 Business days                    $210                        $175

Single Entry (2 Months validity )        6   Business days                    $315                        $195

Single Entry (3 Months validity )        15 Business days                    $300                        $195

Single Entry (3 Months validity )        6   Business days                    $450                        $225

Single Entry (6 Months validity )        15 Business days                    $450                        $225

Single Entry (6 Months validity )        6   Business days                    $675                        $275

 

Multiple Entry (30 Days Validity)        15 Business days                    $190                        $175

Multiple Entry (30 Days Validity)        6   Business days                    $285                        $195

Multiple Entry (2 Months validity)        15 Business days                   $280                        $195

Multiple Entry (2 Months validity)        6   Business days                   $420                        $225

Multiple Entry (3 Months Validity)        15 Business days                  $350                         $225

Multiple Entry (3 Months Validity)        6   Business days                  $525                         $275

Multiple Entry (6 Months Validity)       15 Business days                    $560                         $275

Multiple Entry (6 Months Validity)       6   Business days                    $840                         $275

Business ​visa

Visa Type                                    Processing Time              Embassy Fees          Services Fees​ 

Single Entry (30 Days  Validity)         15 Business days                    $120                       $225

Single Entry (30 Days  Validity)         6   Business days                    $180                       $225

Single Entry (2 Months validity )        15 Business days                    $210                       $225

Single Entry (2 Months validity )        6   Business days                    $315                       $250

Single Entry (3 Months validity )        15 Business days                    $300                       $250

Single Entry (3 Months validity )        6   Business days                    $450                       $325

Single Entry (6 Months validity )        15 Business days                    $450                       $275

Single Entry (6 Months validity )        6   Business days                    $675                       $325

 

Multiple Entry (30 Days Validity)        15 Business days                    $190                       $225

Multiple Entry (30 Days Validity)        6   Business days                    $285                       $225

Multiple Entry (2 Months validity)        15 Business days                   $280                       $225

Multiple Entry (2 Months validity)        6   Business days                   $420                       $275

Multiple Entry (3 Months Validity)        15 Business days                   $350                        $275

Multiple Entry (3 Months Validity)        6   Business days                   $525                        $325

Multiple Entry (6 Months Validity)       15 Business days                    $560                        $325

Multiple Entry (6 Months Validity)       6   Business days                    $840                        $325

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