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How to get a Italy visa from DR Congo
Visa types, fees, processing times and application requirements for Congolese passport holders travelling to Italy.
Visa types & fees
2 visa options for travelling to Italy.
Business visa
Processing time15 business days
Validity90 days
Tourist visa
Processing time15 business days
Validity90 days
Application requirements
Documents Congolese applicants need to provide.
- Applicants are required to correctly fill and sign the Italy visa application form.
- The application form of minors should be signed by both parents/legal guardians of the Minor.
- Recent passport photographs (35 by 45 mm) should be taken against a white background.
- Original DR Congo passport must be valid for at least 6 months after the intended stay in Italy.
- The passport must have at least 3 blank pages for the Italian visa stamp.
- A copy of the applicant’s travel itinerary showing travel details and dates of arrival and departure from Italy.
- Travel/medical insurance that is valid for the whole duration of stay in Italy is required.
- Proof of accommodation or hotel reservations in Italy is required.
- Proof of sufficient financial means for the whole period of stay in Italy.
- No photocopy will be accepted, except for the photocopy of the identity card or passport of the inviting party residing in Italy.
- Monors are required to submit written consent in the form of a Sworn Affidavit issued by a High Court including the parent’s identity card and a copy of their original birth certificate.
Visa type details
Tourist visa
- The application form must be signed and dated by the applicant on submitting the application.
- Two recent 35 x 45 mm colour passport photographs taken against a white background.
- Passport valid for 6 months from the date of exit from Italy.
- The passport must contain at least 3 consecutive pages for visa stamp.
- Non-Congolese nationals living in Malawi have to submit a copy of the DR Congo Residence Permit.
- Travel medical insurance covering the entire period of intended stay for medical reasons, urgent medical attention, emergency hospital treatment or death during the stay. The minimum coverage must be 30.000 EUR.
- Travel itinerary showing details of the trip to Italy such as entry and exit date from Italy is required.
- Proof of accommodation for the whole duration of the intended stay such as hotel reservations or rental of a holiday home in Italy.
- Proof of financial means in Italy by submitting a personal bank statement of the last six months.
- The visa application form of minors has to be signed by both parents.
- Signed consent note and a copy of the birth certificate are to be submitted by minors.
- An invitation letter from the host in Italy is required.
- The invitation letter must clearly state the relationship with the applicant, duration of stay, and purpose of visit to Italy.
- The host in Italy could either be a family member, friend or tour organization in Italy.
Business visa
- An Italian business visa is issued to foreigners visiting Italy for business purposes.
- Travel medical insurance for the entire period of stay in Italy.
- Original letter of invitation from an Italian company.
- This letter of invitation has to be written on the Italian Company’s letterhead and it has to contain relevant personal data of the applicant, the purpose of the visit and duration of stay.
- This letter of invitation has to be accompanied by a copy of the Italian company’s registration with the Italian Chamber of Commerce.
- These documents have to submit by applicants and not transmitted by the Italian companies to the Consulate General of Italy.
- Proof of previous business conducted with Italian Companies (Invoices, Bills of Lading, or sales/distribution agreements ), if applicable.
- Income Tax Clearance Certificate.
- Company’s bank statement covering the last six months.
- Letter of the DR Congo company stating the purpose of the visit, applicant’s employment status in the company details regarding activities and business relations with the Italian company.
- Proof of accommodation/hotel reservation.
- Proof of financial means in Italy of residence such as a bank statement of the last six months.
Where to apply
Italy embassy & visa application centers in DR Congo.
Kinshasa
AddressAvenue de la Mongala, 8 B.P. 1000 Kinshasa I/Gombe Congo (Democratic Republic)
Phone(+243) 81 8804302
Emailambassadeitalykin@iccd
Websitewww.ambkinshasa.estrei.it
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Frequently asked questions
What clothes can I wear in Italy
To dress in Italy, go for clothes with clean lines that fit you well, like button-down shirts for men and capri pants for women. Additionally, choose classy shoes such as boots or ballet flats, since Italians generally frown on wearing things like flip flops in public
What food can I eat in Italy
Pasta, tomatoes, vegetables, cheese, fish, meat and olive oil are the most eaten food of Italian.
What is the most spoken language in Italy
The official and most widely spoken language is the Standard Italian which is spoken by about 59,000,000 people in Italy
Visa fees and rules change often. Confirm the latest Italy visa
requirements with an official embassy or consulate before booking travel.