How to get a DR Congo visa from Egypt
Visa types, fees, processing times and application requirements for Egyptian passport holders travelling to DR Congo.
Visa types & fees
2 visa options for travelling to DR Congo.
Business visa
Processing time15 working days
Validity90 days
Fee (approx.)$100
Tourist visa
Processing time15 working days
Validity90 days
Fee (approx.)$100
Application requirements
Documents Egyptian applicants need to provide.
- Passport with a validity of more than 6 months from the intended period of exiting the country. The passport should have at least two blank pages for the necessary stamp.
- Correctly filled visa application form duly signed by the applicant.
- Two recent passport-sized photographs with a white background. The photo should follow the specification for a visa application.
- Original copy of bank statement from the past three months prior to the period of visa application. This is proof of a steady and continuous flow of funds.
- Travel insurance which has sufficient medical coverage. The insurance should be valid for the duration of your stay in the country.
- Proof of accommodation for the period you will be staying in the country.
- Copy of return flight ticket.
- Travel itinerary.
Visa type details
Tourist visa
- Applicants of this visa are foreign nationals who are traveling to the Democratic Republic of Congo for the purpose of leisure and tourism.
- If you have been invited to the country by someone living in the country, you are eligible to apply for this visa.
- An official letter of invitation from your host in the Democratic Republic of Congo should be provided. The letter should state the relationship between the applicant and the host and must contain the valid contact information of the host.
- Foreigners in the country are free to attend festivals and events that are of interest to them in the country.
- If employed, a letter from your employer in Egypt is required. The letter must introduce the applicant and state the duration of the applicant’s visit.
- If you are under the age of 18 years, the unabridged original copy of your birth certificate should be provided.
- Foreign nationals traveling to the Democratic Republic of Congo are required to be vaccinated against yellow fever, hepatitis A, hepatitis B, polio, and measles.
- You are not allowed to study or take up paid employment during your time in the country.
- Applicants of this visa are required to provide proof of payment of visa application fees.
Business visa
- This visa is issued to business travelers visiting the Democratic Republic of Congo to engage in business activities with their partners.
- Foreigners in the country on this visa are allowed to sign and negotiate business contracts with their partners during business meetings.
- Holders of this visa can attend trade fairs, conferences, and business seminars relating to their profession.
- The inviting company should provide a letter of invitation notarized by the local City Council. The letter should be printed on the company’s letterhead and must be addressed to “The Embassy of the Republic of Congo”.
- The letter must state the nature of the business to be performed and must contain the valid contact details of the company in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
- Letter from the sponsoring company in Egypt is required. The letter must be printed on the company’s letterhead and must indicate the applicant’s employment status and must state the purpose of the applicant’s visit to the Democratic Republic of Congo.
- The business letter must also indicate who will be financially responsible for the applicant during his/her time in the country.
- If there have been previous trade relations between the inviting and sponsoring company, proof of this is required.
- International Certificate of Vaccination against yellow fever is required.
- Non-Egyptians should provide a copy of their residence permit in Egypt.
Where to apply
DR Congo embassy & visa application centers in Egypt.
Cairo
Address5 Mansour Mohamed Street, Zamalek, Cairo, Egypt.
Phone+2 (02) 2736 7954, +2 (02) 2735 3662
Email[email protected]
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Frequently asked questions
What is DR Congo known for
DR Congo is the second largest country in Africa and has a 25-mile coastline on the Atlantic Ocean.
Do Congolese eat caterpillars
Yes, Congolese eat caterpillars.
Is there still a war in DR Congo
The war in DR Congo is over but there are some areas in the country which is plagued by violence.
What is the main religion practiced in the Democratic Republic of Congo
Christianity is the main religion in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
How long will my visa be valid for
The visa for the Democratic Republic of Congo is valid for 90 days.
Visa fees and rules change often. Confirm the latest DR Congo visa
requirements with an official embassy or consulate before booking travel.