DR Congo visa requirements for Ethiopians

Travel and visa requirements

Basic Travel Requirements for Ethiopians visiting DR Congo

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

  • An Ethiopia passport valid for at least 6 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) taken 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. 
  • Documentation confirming the purpose of travel.
  • Copy of travel itinerary.

Dr Congo Visa for Ethiopians

Facts about Dr Congo

Tourists can see wildlife they have never seen or heard before. Tourists in the country can meet young pygmies, spot bonobos and okapi which cannot be found anywhere else in the world. In Kinshasa, there is a market where the best of Congolese art, tribal masks, and other attractive artifacts can be gotten. DR Congo has indigenous cultures and beautiful scenery.
 
Tourism in DR Congo is not prevalent in the country because of the unrest in the country. The country welcomes an average of 200,000 foreigners yearly.
 
Foreigners will not be allowed entry into DR Congo with more than $5,400. 

Types of Dr Congo Visa

Types of Visa Processing Time Duration of Stay
Tourist visa 3 weeks 90 days
Business visa 3 weeks 30 days

General Requirements for Dr Congo Visa

  • An Ethiopia passport valid for at least 6 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) taken 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. 
  • Documentation confirming the purpose of travel.
  • Copy of travel itinerary.
Dr Congo Tourist visa Dr Congo Business visa

Dr Congo Tourist Visa Eligibility & Requirements

  • The DR Congo tourist visa is for Ethiopians intending to travel to DR Congo for tourism purposes.
  • This visa is valid for 90 days.
  • Travelers are required to provide proof of yellow fever vaccination.
  • The individual or organisation you’re visiting must provide you an invitation letter.
  • This letter must be stamped by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Kinshasa and also submitted with your application.
  • You may experience difficulties on arrival if you have a Rwandan or Ugandan immigration stamp on your passport.
  • There is a departure tax of $50 per passenger plus a fee of 5,000 Congolese Francs on international flights and $10 per passenger on domestic flights. 
  • These are official fees paid when checking in. Get an official receipt plus a copy for each fee. You should hand the originals on request to immigration and at boarding, and keep the copies.
  • Some credit cards are accepted in Kinshasa. The local currency is the Congolese Franc but US Dollars are widely used. 
  • You may have difficulties at immigration if you are travelling with satellite phones, GPS receivers or military clothing.
  • Extending your visa is almost never possible and everyone who has attempted to do anything at the DGM offices in Kinshasa has usually regretted it.
  • Photography of public buildings, airports, harbors, military installations, hospitals, and border areas is forbidden, and street photography is often frowned upon in other places, particularly in Kinshasa. 
  • Offenders risk confiscation of equipment, arrest, and fines.
  • Penalties for possession, use, and trafficking in illegal drugs are strictly enforced.
  • The security situation in eastern DRC remains unstable. The continued presence of armed groups, military operations against them, inter-communal violence and an influx of refugees from neighboring countries all contribute to a deterioration in the political, security and humanitarian situation of the country.

Dr Congo Business Visa Eligibility & Requirements

  • The DR Congo business visa is for Ethiopians traveling to the country for business purposes.
  • The business visa is issued for various reasons, such as conducting feasibility studies, establishing professional and business contacts, and making arrangements for investments in DR Congo.
  • Unlike the tourist visa, the business visa is valid for 30 days.
  • Applicants must provide a letter of invitation (notarized) from the host company in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
  • The invitation should detail the intended dates of arrival and departure from the country, your name, and passport number as well as the intended address of your stay while in DR Congo.
  • Congolese officials closely scrutinize travel documents at border crossings and while traveling within the country.
  • Be sure to have all copies of your documents ready, including receipts of fees you paid.
  • A business letter of responsibility is required, to be typewritten on your company's letterhead

Dr Congo Visa Fees

Visa Type

Sub Types

Visa Fees

Tourist visa

325.00 (USD)

Business visa

325.00 (USD)

Dr Congo Visa Application Centres & Embassies in Ethiopia

Location

Address

Addis Ababa

Congolese Embassy in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia --- Nifas Silk Lafto Sub City Kebele - 01 P.O. Box 5119 Addis Ababa Ethiopia

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drcembassyaddis@hotmail.com

(+251) 118 33 2759 / 116 63 86 22 (+251) 116 63 32 00 116 63 86 21 / 23

Frequently Asked Questions

What is DR Congo famous for?

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

What is the national dish of DR Congo?

Poulet à la Moambé, "chicken in a moambe sauce", is considered DR Congo's national dish.

How many languages are spoken in the DR Congo?

The Democratic Republic of the Congo is a multilingual country where an estimated total of 242 languages are spoken.

What is the main religion in DR Congo?

Christianity is the major religion in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, followed by more than 90% of the population.