Expedited Congo, Democratic Republic Visa
Democratic Republic Of The Congo Washington DC Embassy

Please complete, print and sign the Democratic Republic of the Congo visa application form. Incomplete or unsigned applications will delay the application process.

Democratic Republic of the Congo Visa Application Form
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You must send your passport – a copy is not acceptable. 

• Your signed passport must have more than 6 months validity remaining to apply for a visa. Visa will not be issued with less than 6 months validity.
• Must contain sufficient blank visa pages. Visas are affixed to the blank "Visa" pages of your passport. "Amendment" pages (clearly marked as such) in the back of your passport are not acceptable for visa issuance.

Please submit one (1) recent passport photograph taken within the last six months.
Please carefully review the Passport Photo Style Regulations.

Important: Please do not cut/trim & staple the photo to the visa application. You can simply attach it with a paper clip or send it loose and we will attach it for you.

The letter should include the following information:

• Written on company letterhead—letterhead must state the business address in the USA.
• Addressed to the corresponding Consulate/Embassy.
• Name the applicant (traveler) sponsored or employed by the company.
• Explain the nature of business to be conducted.
• State the dates of visit.
• State the name and address of the company to be visited.
• Specify the type and validity of the requested visa.
• Company guarantee of financial responsibility for all travel expenses.
• An original closing signature (someone other than the applicant).

Please provide a copy of your Hotel Reservation.
However, if you are staying with a friend/host, a letter of explanation from your host, plus a copy of your host's passport/national ID/visa (both notarized) are required.

An International Certificate of Vaccination for Yellow Fever is required. You may submit either the original booklet or a photocopy of the booklet itself.

You must provide a copy of your confirmed roundtrip airline itinerary indicating the dates of entry and exit from the country you intend to visit. Your name must be on the ticket (do not send an original ticket).

Note: If you are crossing a border by car please write a brief letter of explanation.  Make sure to sign the letter - an original signature required.  A roundtrip flight confirmation to the foreign country closest to your destination is still required.