Get a Congo, Dem. Rep. of Visa

Business Travel Requirements for an Congo, Dem. Rep. of Visa for UK Citizens

1. Processing Time

   Due to the Embassy seeking approval from Kinshasa to issue visas, processing times cannot be guaranteed. Please factor this into your travel plans to ensure travel dates can be met.

2. Passport

   The applicant's actual signed passport. The passport must:

   • Have at least three completely blank visa pages two of which must be facing each other 
   • Be valid for six months beyond entry date

3. Proof of Address

   Evidence of UK address. This must be:

   • Provided as a copy of a utility bill showing applicant's current UK address issued within the last three months

   or

   • Provided as a copy of the applicant's non-online current account bank statement which must show a minimum credit balance of £35.00 per day of stay and be issued within the last three months

4. Photograph(s)

   You must provide two colour, passport type photographs that meet 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 35 mm by 45mm in size
   • 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 spectacles nor headwear except for religious purposes
   • Your photos should not be affixed to your application or display evidence of adhesive or staples

5. Business Introduction Letter

   You must provide an original Business Introduction Letter from the applicant's UK employer. All letters must be printed on company letterhead that displays a UK postal address. Use the sample Business Introduction Letter provided at http://cibtvisas.co.uk/forms?formname=Business%20Introduction%20Letter%20Sample.pdf to complete your letter.

   Note that most consulates require the Business Cover Letter to be dated within one month of application submission.

6. Letter of Invitation

   A letter of invitation from the company the applicant is visiting. A copy is acceptable. This letter must:

   • Be addressed to the Consulate; See directory of Embassies & Consulates for full details
   • Be on company letterhead paper
   • Include the name of the applicant
   • State the purpose of journey
   • Match the Business Introduction Letter with regards to the requested number of entries and the length of visa required where a Business Introduction Letter is requested
   • Bear the stamp of the inviting company
   • Bear the signature of the inviting party
   • Include the contact details of the inviting party
   • Be transmitted by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and confirmed received by the Embassy prior to submission
   • Be notarised at the Mayor's office before being certified by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (DGM) or the bureau of Immigration
   • Be in French only

7. Proof of Travel Arrangements

   Details of travel arrangements. These must be provided as:

   • A copy of the flight confirmation
   • A copy of the hotel confirmation showing paid in full

   Applicants travelling from the UK to an interim destination prior to arriving at Congo D.R. overland must provide an original personal statement stamped by the local Direction Generale de Migration and the local Agence Nationale de Reseignement security service explaining the route of travel and including the car registration details.

8. Yellow Fever Certificate

   One colour copy of yellow fever certificate

9. Photocopy of Application Materials

   A clear colour photocopy of the information page(s) from the applicant's passport

10. Supplementary Form

    One fully completed and signed supplementary form

11. Visa Application Form

    One fully completed and signed application form. The form must:

    • Complete all entry and exit dates
    • Be printed single sided

12. CIBTvisas Order Confirmation

    Provide the CIBTvisas Order Form included in this kit.