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Tourist Visa
To obtain a tourist visa for the Republic of the Congo (Congo-Brazzaville), you must apply in advance through an official diplomatic mission or the designated online portal.
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:
For a tourist visa to the Republic of the Congo (Congo-Brazzaville), your purpose of travel should clearly fall under tourism or leisure-related activities.
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.
8. 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.
9. 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 Republic of the Congo, New Delhi
Address: D6/13 C, Vasant Vihar, New Delhi – 110057, India
Phone: +91 11 4905 0451 / +91 11 4238 5500 / +91 11 4236 8800
Email: ambaco2.inde@gmail.com
You can apply for a visa online through the official portal:
Republic of the Congo Visa Application Portal
For applicants residing in the United States, additional information and visa requirements can be found on the official website of the Embassy of the Republic of the Congo in Washington, D.C.:
Embassy of the Republic of the Congo – Visa Information