Last updated: 2024-06-27 09:15:38
Tourist Visa
General Information
• Tourists visiting Congo (DRC) are required to obtain a visa prior to arrival.
• A yellow fever vaccination certificate is mandatory for all travelers over 1 year of age.
Documents and Particulars
1. Passports:
• Original Passport with at least 6 months validity and at least 2 blank pages.
• Original old passport booklets, if any.
2. Photographs:
• 3 photographs each.
• White background; Glossy finish; 80% face coverage with a little shoulder to be seen; Eyes and face to be clearly visible; Dimensions: 45mm x 35mm.
3. Covering Letter:
• A covering letter per individual/family/company addressed to The Visa Officer, Embassy of Congo.
• The covering letter should brief the profile of the applicants and the purpose of travel with travel dates.
• Covering letter can be on plain paper for individuals and on company letterhead for officials/sponsored applicants.
4. Bank Statements:
• Original 3 months' personal and company's bank statements with the seal and signature from the bank.
• Bank statements should be of relevant and active accounts showing proof of funds and income.
• Bank statements should have a closing date closer to the date of visa application (A4 size preferred).
• Copy of international credit card with three months credit card statement.
5. Itinerary / Air Tickets:
• Return air tickets with all internal flight/train tickets, if any.
• Day-wise itinerary of the tour.
6. Purpose of Travel / Accommodation:
• A letter of invitation from a tourist agency or private host in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. This letter must be notarized at City Hall in the DRC and either be legalized by the DRC Ministry of Foreign Affairs or submitted with a formal declaration of liability “engagement de prise en charge” issued by the Direction Générale des Migrations (DGM).
• If the tourist is not using either a tourist agency or private host, a letter stating the purpose of the trip, the site the tourist plans to visit, and the duration of the trip is required. This letter should be notarized by local authorities in India and be submitted with a declaration of liability “engagement de prise en charge” issued by the Direction Générale des Migrations (DGM).
• Original of ENGAGEMENT DE PRISE EN CHARGE.
• International Certificate of Vaccination for Yellow Fever.
• Hotel vouchers.
7. Supporting Credentials:
Businessmen:
• Proprietorship certificate / Certificate of Registration / Memorandum of Association, Articles of Association / Partnership Deed.
• NOC from other partners or Directors in case of partnership.
Employees:
• Leave sanction letter from the company (from the Government body in case of Government employees/public servants).
• Last 3 months' Salary Statements (only for Private firms).
• Company ID card (optional).
• Retirement Certificate or Letter / Copy of Pension Book (for retired employees).
Students:
• Leave sanction letter from the educational institution (for travel during working days).
• Bonafide Certificate from the educational institution (for travel during vacations).
• School/College ID card (optional).
Newly Wed / Honeymooners (if the spouse's name is not endorsed in their passports):
• Marriage Certificate (Original).
• Wedding Invitation card/Photographs (in case the marriage certificate is not ready).
Children traveling and unaccompanied by both parents/either parent:
• A notary attested NOC on a stamp paper from both/either of the parent respectively if both/either of them are unaccompanied.
• Passport copies/copy of both/either of the parents.
Travelers unaccompanied by spouses/partners:
• A notary attested NOC on a stamp paper from the unaccompanied spouse.
• Passport copy of the unaccompanied spouse. If not a passport holder, any Government ID Proof mentioning spouse name can be submitted.
Additional Supporting Documents if Available:
• FD Receipts from banks.
• Public shares/debentures certificate.
• Asset evaluation report from a CA.
• Endorsement on passport/receipt of purchase of foreign exchange.
Travel Insurance:
• Valid Travel Insurance which covers the days of travel.
Ensure all documents are legalized or have an apostille as required, and any documents not in Spanish should be translated by an official translator.
Disclaimers
The above list of documents is the standard requirement for the visa application. The Embassy/Consulate/High Commission/Application Centres reserve the right to request additional documents for verification.
Travelspoc does not guarantee the outcome of any visa application. Decisions on visa applications are at the sole discretion of the respective Embassy/Consulate/High Commission.
Visa Application Centres and Embassy Information
Embassy of the Democratic Republic of the Congo
M1, Bhagat Singh Market, New Delhi-110001B-3/61, Safdarjung Enclave, Opp. Mali Embassy, New Delhi, Delhi - 110029
Tel :011-2618-3354 & 41660976
Email : congoembassy@yahoo.co.in ; ambardc.india@gmail.com
