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Get a Democratic Republic of the Congo Visa
When is the best time to apply for my Democratic Republic of the Congo visa? The best time to apply for your Democratic Republic of the Congo visa is 1-2 months before your travel date.
Do I have to send you my passport to get a Democratic Republic of the Congo visa? Is it safe to send a passport? You will need to send your actual passport, not a copy of it. The Democratic Republic of the Congo visa is stamped on your passport and will become one of your passport pages. Visa requests cannot be processed without your original passport. Because of the importance of your passport, we strongly suggest that you send your application and passport to A Briggs in a secure way, using a traceable courier such as FedEx, UPS, Express Mail or Certified Mail.
Business Visa Application Requirements for a Democratic Republic of the Congo Visa
Passport
You must provide your actual signed passport, including one copy of the personal information page of your passport. Your passport must:
Be valid for the next six months
Have at least two consecutive blank visa pages (amendments and endorsement pages cannot be used to fulfill this requirement)
Not be frayed, torn, separating, or altered in any other way
If your passport does not meet these requirements, please contact A Briggs at 800-806-0581 for further details.
Photographs
You must provide one color, passport-type photograph that meets the following criteria:
Be taken within the last three months and printed on high-quality photo paper
Be taken against an all white background
Be two inches by two inches
Provide the full frontal view of your head with your face centered in the middle and displaying a neutral (non-smiling) expression
You may wear neither eyeglasses nor headwear except for religious purposes
Your photo should not be affixed to your application and it may not display evidence of adhesive tape or staples
Business Cover Letter
You are required to provide a Business Cover Letter from your U.S.-based company. All letters must be printed on company letterhead that displays a U.S. mailing address. Use the included sample Business Cover Letter to complete your letter.
Visa Application Form
You must provide one fully completed copy of the visa application form found in this kit. The application form must:
Include answers for all fields
Display your full name as it appears in your passport
Be signed
Letter of Invitation
You must obtain a letter of invitation. The organization you will be visiting is responsible for providing the invitation. A copy is acceptable. This letter must:
Be written on company letterhead
Include the full local address and phone number of the organization or person to be visited
Request the same validity of visa as in the Business Introduction Letter
Specify the number of entries you are requesting for your visa
Note: The invitation letter must be notarized at City Hall in the DRC, and must also be legalized by the DRC Ministry of Foreign Affairs and submitted with a formal declaration of liability (“engagement de prise en charge”), issued by the Direction Générale des Migrations (DGM). If the host is located in one of DRC’s provinces, the invitation must also be validated by a subsidiary office of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in that province.
Proof of Travel Arrangements
You must provide proof of travel arrangements for the duration of your trip. Details of your intended arrangements must:
Include a copy of an itinerary or e-ticket that displays your round trip travel and entry and exit dates for your destination
Show the traveler's full name (as printed in his or her passport)
Vaccination Certificate
You must provide a copy of your Yellow Fever vaccination certificate.
A Briggs Order Form
Provide the A Briggs Order Form included in this kit.
Tourist Application Requirements for a Democratic Republic of the Congo Visa
Passport
You must provide your actual signed passport, including one copy of the personal information page of your passport. Your passport must:
Be valid for the next six months
Have at least two consecutive blank visa pages (amendments and endorsement pages cannot be used to fulfill this requirement)
Not be frayed, torn, separating, or altered in any other way
If your passport does not meet these requirements, please contact A Briggs at 800-806-0581 for further details.
Photographs
You must provide one color, passport-type photograph that meets the following criteria:
Be taken within the last three months and printed on high-quality photo paper
Be taken against an all white background
Be two inches by two inches
Provide the full frontal view of your head with your face centered in the middle and displaying a neutral (non-smiling) expression
You may wear neither eyeglasses nor headwear except for religious purposes
Your photo should not be affixed to your application and it may not display evidence of adhesive tape or staples
Visa Application Form
You must provide one fully completed copy of the visa application form found in this kit. The application form must:
Include answers for all fields
Display your full name as it appears in your passport
Be signed
Letter of Invitation
You must obtain a letter of invitation from your host in the DRC. The letter must:
Be notarized in the Democratic Republic of Congo
Be signed
Note: The invitation letter must be notarized at City Hall in the DRC, and must also be legalized by the DRC Ministry of Foreign Affairs and submitted with a formal declaration of liability (“engagement de prise en charge”), issued by the Direction Générale des Migrations (DGM). If the host is located in one of DRC’s provinces, the invitation must also be validated by a subsidiary office of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in that province.
If the tourist is not using either a tourist agency or private host, then, they need to provide a letter stating:
Purpose of the trip
The site the tourist plans to visit
The duration of the trip
This letter should be notarized by local authorities in the U.S. and be submitted with a declaration of liability “engagement de prise en charge” issued by the Direction Générale des Migrations (DGM).
Proof of Travel Arrangements
You must provide proof of travel arrangements for the duration of your trip. Details of your intended arrangements must:
Include a copy of an itinerary or e-ticket that displays your round trip travel and entry and exit dates for your destination
Show the traveler's full name (as printed in his or her passport)
Include a confirmation of your hotel accommodations
Vaccination Certificate
You must provide a copy of your Yellow Fever vaccination certificate.
A Briggs Order Form
Provide the A Briggs Order Form included in this kit.
Visa Pre-Check
Have an urgent visa application that carries a tight deadline? A Briggs can help you to save valuable time and avoid expensive delays. A A Briggs expert will review all of your documents to confirm your application is accurate, complete and ready for submission. We will contact you personally to quickly handle any mistakes ensuring your application is submitted correctly.