How to get a DR Congo visa from Angola

• One completed and signed the Democratic Republic of Congo Visa application.
• One passport-type photo taken within the last three months.
• Invitation from the host must be notarized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Congo.
• One copy of proof of vaccination against yellow fever
• Angola passport with 6 months validity beyond trip completion
• Passport should have one blank visa page for entry stamp.
• A typewritten and notarized business letter on company letterhead stating the nature of the business to be conducted, the name and address of a reference to be contacted in the Republic of Congo.
• The invitation letter must be addressed to the Embassy of the Republic of Congo.
• No business visa will be granted without an official business letter and please be aware that the business invitation letter should be at least 3 months valid.
• All required business visa documents must be stamped by the local Department of Immigration.
• Letter from employer or sponsoring company in Angola, on company letterhead, introducing the applicant, indicating the applicant's employment status/position held in the company, and clearly stating the purpose of visit to the Congo.
• The business letter must also indicate who will be financially responsible for the applicant and must provide detailed contact information in the Congo.
• Computer-generated flight itinerary from the airline or travel agency or copy of airline tickets showing departure date from the Republic of the Congo.

• One Democratic Republic of Congo visa application form that is completely filled and signed by the applicant.
• One recent passport photograph taken against a white background.
• One invitation from the host in Congo must be notarized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
• Applicants are required to provide a copy of certificate against Yellow fever.
• Original passport with 6 months validity beyond stay in Congo.
• Passport must have at least one blank visa page for Congo visa.
• One copy of the flight itinerary showing entry and exit date.
• Letter of invitation from friend, family or tour organization in Congo stating the nature of the trip, the name and address of the host to be visited in the Republic of Congo.
• It is important to note that for parents traveling with their children or legal guardians traveling with their dependents, 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.
• Anyone planning on traveling with the minor should submit a photocopy of a valid passport.

Congo is rich in natural resources. It boasts vast deposits of industrial diamonds, cobalt, and copper. It has one of the largest forest reserves in Africa, and about half of the hydroelectric potential of the continent.

The emergency numbers of the Democratic Republic of Congo are; Police-117 and Fire- 118.

Christianity is the majority religion in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, followed by more than 79% of the population. Denominations include Roman Catholic 42.8%, Protestant 38% and other Christian denominations (including Kimbanguist) 12%.