How to get a Congo visa from Angola
Visa types, fees, processing times and application requirements for Angolan passport holders travelling to Congo.
Visa types & fees
2 visa options for travelling to Congo.
Business visa
Processing time5-7 working days
Validity30 days
Fee (approx.)$160
Tourist visa
Processing time5-7 working days
Validity90 days
Fee (approx.)$160
Application requirements
Documents Angolan applicants need to provide.
- An Angolan passport valid for at least 3 months from the intended arrival date and must have 2 blank pages for visa stamp.
- Duly completed and signed visa application form.
- If the applicant is a minor, the parents/legal guardians have to sign the form.
- Passport-size photographs (35 mm x 45 mm) in white background.
- Travel document.
- Proof of financial support.
- Proof of accommodation.
- Copy of return flight ticket.
- Documentation showing applicant’s ties to home country, e.g. verification from the applicant’s employer.
- A police report showing the traveler does not have a criminal record.
- Medical Insurance to cover duration of entire stay.
- Documentation confirming the purpose of travel.
- Copy of travel itinerary.
Visa type details
Tourist visa
- The Congolese tourist visa is available to Angolans traveling to Congo for tourism purposes.
- A typewritten and notarized invitation letter ( the invitation letter should be notarized at the City council or Prefecture/Mairie) stating the nature of the trip, the name and address of a reference to be visited in the Republic of Congo must be provided.
- The invitation letter must be addressed to the Embassy of Congo, and should be at least 3 months ( 90 Days) valid.
- Legal guardians traveling with their dependents must provide a proof of parenthood or legal custody such as court order or birth certificate of the child may be required before a visa can be issued.
- A copy of your airline ticket showing arrival and departure dates in Congo is mandatory.
- Travelers are required to provide a proof of yellow fever vaccination.
- The Republic of Congo, also known as the Congo or Congo Brazzaville, should not be confused with the Democratic Republic of Congo which is a neighboring country.
- The currency restriction for entry into and exit out of Congo is 5 million CDF ($5,400).
- All departing travelers must pay these airport fees when checking in:
- $50 airport exit fee.
- $5 boarding fee.
- Passengers on domestic flights pay $10.
- The Congolese Franc is the currency of Congo (CDF) but U.S. dollars are widely accepted in urban areas.
Business visa
- The Congolese business visa is issued to Angolans who are traveling for business purposes in Congo.
- The Congolese business visa allows Angolans attend conferences, attend trade fairs, start up businesses, and attend business summits.
- Applicants who will be attending conferences in the country should ensure they register for the conference before leaving their country as they are required to provide proof of registration for the visa application.
- A letter from your employer confirming awareness and allowance of business leave is required. The letter should also state the purpose of your business travel to the Congo and the duration of your visit to the country.
- The letter must also indicate who will be financially responsible for you while you are in the Congo (your employer or the partner company in the Congo).
- An official letter of invitation from the partner company written on the company’s letterhead stating the nature of the business being performed should be provided. The letter should be addressed to “The Embassy of the Republic of Congo” and must be stamped by the local Department of Immigration.
- If you will be visiting more than one company, a letter of invitation from each company you will be visiting is required.
- The Certificate of business registration and the income tax return of the host company is required.
- If there has been any previous dealing between your company and the partner Congolese company, proof of this should be submitted.
Where to apply
Congo embassy & visa application centers in Angola.
Luanda
AddressCongolese Embassy in Luanda, Angola --- Edifico Zimbo Tower Primeiro Andar, Avenida de Portugal com rua Enganos Kinaxixi Luanda Angola
Phone(+244) 948 51 22 48 (+244) 948 51 22 47
Email[email protected]
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Frequently asked questions
What is the official language spoken in Congo
The official language spoken in Congo is French.
What religion is predominant in Congo
Christianity is the majority religion in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, followed by more than 79% of the population.
What food is Congo popularly known for
Congo is popularly known for the Moambe dish, consisting of chicken or fish with cassava leaves, hot pepper sauce, bananas, rice, peanuts, fish, chicken, and palm nuts.
What is the official currency used in Congo
the Congolese Franc (CDF) is the official currency used in Congo, was created in 1997, replacing the Zaïre
Visa fees and rules change often. Confirm the latest Congo visa
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