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Everything you Need To Know About Congo Republic Visa

congo-republic-visa-image All foreign nationals except citizens of visa-exempt countries like Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Equatorial Guinea, and Gabon need a visa to enter Congo Republic.

Foreign nationals from these countries can enter Congo Republic and can stay inside the country for 90 days without a visa. As the United Kingdom is not a visa-exempt country, all British citizens need a visa to enter Congo Republic.

Depending on the nature and purpose of the foreign national’s visit, authorities in Congo Republic have classified their visas into several types. Please scroll down to know more about different types of Congo Republic visa.

Congo Republic tourist visa

As the name indicates, Congo Republic issues tourist visa to travelers who wish to enter the country exclusively for tourism purposes.

These visas offer a validity ranging from 15 days to one year, and using these travel documents, a foreign national can stay inside the country for a maximum period of 30 days.

In order to obtain a Congo Republic visa, a foreign national should submit the below-mentioned documents.

To get a Congo Republic tourist visa, it is very much necessary to submit the original signed UK passport. Please note that this UK passport has a minimum validity of six months, and it should also have two adjacent blank pages for markings. If your passport has a validity of less than six months, it is necessary to renew it before submitting the visa application.
One recent photograph of the applicant should be submitted. Please note that this passport-sized photograph is being taken in a white background, and it should show the full-frontal view of the applicant’s head with the face centered in the head.
It is necessary to submit the onward and return tickets or the proof of the itinerary to get a Congo Republic tourist visa.
The applicant should submit the copy of International Certificate of vaccination for yellow fever certificate.
It is a must to submit an Engagement De Prise En Charge (Approval Letter) issued by the Direction Generale De Migration in DR Congo approving the visit.
The traveler should submit Certificat d'Herbergement provided by the applicant’s relatives in Congo. It is mandatory to submit Certificat d'Herbergement if you are born in DRC Kinshasa. It is necessary to submit two copies of this document.
It is necessary to submit the hotel room booking reservation copies as the proof of accommodation.
The visa application form to obtain the Congo Republic visa should be completed without any errors. If you find any difficulties while completing the Congo Republic visa application form, you can avail the help of entrusted agencies like Visa Genie.

Note: All visas offered by Congo Republic offer multiple entry privilege to foreign nationals. The validity of these visas are 15 days, 30 days, 60 days, 90 days, 180 days, and one year. In usual cases, authorities in Congo Republic will issue the tourist visa within one or two days after submitting the application.

Congo Republic business visa

Business visas are issued to foreign nationals who are planning to enter the country for business-related activities like commercial sale trading.

Please find below the necessary documents that should be submitted to get a Congo Republic business visa.

The foreign national who wishes to enter Congo Republic should submit the original signed UK passport. It should be noted that this UK passport should have a minimum validity of six months and it should also have two blank pages for markings.
It is necessary to submit one passport-sized photograph of the applicant. Please ensure that this photograph is taken within the last six months, and in the photograph, the applicant should maintain a neutral facial expression.
It is necessary to submit the confirmed onward and return tickets proof, or the complete version of the itinerary.
In order to obtain a Congo Republic visa, it is necessary to submit a copy of International Certificate of Vaccination for Yellow Fever.
The British national should submit an employment letter from his or her UK employer. The letter should be written in the company’s official business letterhead, and it should state that the traveler will return to work after completing the trip to Congo Republic. This letter should be addressed to the Congo Republic High Commission. If the traveler is a self-employed person, he or she can submit the copy of business license or tax return. If the traveler is retired, he or she can submit proof of retirement funds.
It is necessary to submit the Certificat D’Hebergement’(Certificate of Accommodation) from the inviting company in Congo. Applicants should submit two copies of the certificate.

Note: Congo Republic offers multiple entry business visas to foreign nationals with validity of 15 days, 30 days, 60 days, 90 days, 180 days, and one year. Using these travel documents, a foreign national can stay inside Congo Republic for a maximum period of 30 days.

Congo Republic Business/offshore work visa

In order to get a business/offshore work visa, a foreign national should submit the below mentioned documents.

The foreign national should submit the original signed UK passport. It should be noted that this passport has a minimum validity of six months, and two blank pages for markings.
It is necessary to submit one recent passport sized photograph.
The traveler should submit onward and return travel tickets.
A business letter from the UK national’s employer should be submitted. This employment letter should introduce the applicant, and should detail the purpose and nature of the trip. The company should specify the type and desired validity of the visa. The UK company should also guarantee sufficient funds for travel.
The traveler should submit an invitation letter from the company in the Congo Republic. This letter should be printed on the company’s official letterhead, and it should be signed by a senior manager. The letter should detail the companies and places the traveler will visit during the Congo Republic trip. It is also necessary to specify the type and desired validity of the offshore work/business visa. This letter should be addressed to the embassy of Congo Republic.
The applicant should submit an International certificate of yellow fever vaccination.
It is necessary to submit the certificate of accommodation. As a certificate of accommodation, the foreign national can submit 'Certificat D'Hebergement' (Certificate of Accommodation) from Congo-Brazzaville.
The applicant should complete the visa application form without any errors.

Note: Business/offshore work visas offer multiple entry privilege to foreign nationals, and the validity of these travel documents range from 15 days to one year.

Congo Republic transit visa

UK citizens do not need a transit visa if they are meeting the below mentioned criteria.

The foreign national should continue the journey of the same calendar day.
While in Congo Republic, the traveler should make sure that he or she is staying within the transit area of the airport.
The traveler should hold a passport, and it should have one blank page.
It is necessary to hold proof of sufficient funds.
It is necessary to hold onward and return flight tickets.
The traveler should hold all documents necessary for the next destination.
The foreign national should also confirm with the airline that boarding is allowed without a visa.

If the traveler is not meeting the above-mentioned criteria, he or she should apply for a tourist visa to enter Congo Republic. If you need any assistance, you can contact Visa Genie.

Congo Republic Research and Filming visa

Please find below the necessary documents that are required to obtain a Congo Republic Research and Filming visa.

The passport of the foreign national should be submitted, and it should have a validity of six months and two blank pages.
The foreign national should submit one recent passport-sized photograph.
It is necessary to submit an International certificate of Yellow Fever Vaccination.
The traveler should either submit the full version of the itinerary or onward and return flight tickets.
It is necessary to submit an employment letter from the foreign national’s UK employer. This employment letter should state that a leave has been granted to the foreign national, and he or she will return to work after completing the trip. This letter should be addressed to the Congo Republic High Commission. Self-employed people can submit the proof of business license or tax return. If the traveler is retired, proof of retirement funds can be submitted.
In order to get a Congo Republic research and filming visa, an approval letter (Engagement De Prise En Charge) issued by the Direction Generale De Migration in DR Congo approving the visit should be submitted.

Note: In order to visit Congo Republic for research and filming purposes, foreign national should submit details of the full inventory that will be carried to the country during the visit.