Congo visa requirements for Angolans

Travel and visa requirements

Basic Travel Requirements for Angolans visiting Congo

Travelers are required to fulfill the following requirements in order to apply for a Congolese Visa.

    • 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.

                            Congo Visa for Angolans

                            Facts about Congo

                            The Republic of the Congo, also called Congo-Brazzaville, is a central African nation with rainforest reserves that are habitats for gorillas. Its capital city, Brazzaville, lies across the Congo River from Kinshasa, the capital of neighboring Democratic Republic of the Congo. Brazzaville's highlights include traditional craft markets and the mid-20th-century Basilique Sainte-Anne, with a green-tiled roof and spire.

                            Types of Congo Visa

                            Types of Visa Processing Time Duration of Stay
                            Tourist visa 5-7 working days 90 days
                            Business visa 5-7 working days 30 days

                            General Requirements for Congo Visa

                              • 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.

                                                      Congo Tourist visa Congo Business visa

                                                      Congo Tourist Visa Eligibility & Requirements

                                                      • 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.

                                                      Congo Business Visa Eligibility & Requirements

                                                      • 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.

                                                      Congo Visa Fees

                                                      Visa Type

                                                      Sub Types

                                                      Visa Fees

                                                      Tourist visa

                                                      160.00 (USD)

                                                      Business visa

                                                      160.00 (USD)

                                                      Congo Visa Application Centres & Embassies in Angola

                                                      Location

                                                      Address

                                                      Luanda

                                                      Congolese Embassy in Luanda, Angola --- Edifico Zimbo Tower Primeiro Andar, Avenida de Portugal com rua Enganos Kinaxixi Luanda Angola

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                                                      ambacoluanda@yahoo.fr

                                                      (+244) 948 51 22 48 (+244) 948 51 22 47

                                                      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