DR Congo visa requirements for Ghanaians

Travel and visa requirements

Basic Travel Requirements for Ghanaians visiting DR Congo

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

  • A valid passport.
  • 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 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, e.g. verification from applicant’s employer.
  • Medical Insurance.
  • Documentation confirming the purpose of travel.

Dr Congo Visa for Ghanaians

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 5 -7 working days 90 days
Business visa 5 -7 working days 30 days
Work visa 5 -7 working days 90 days

General Requirements for Dr Congo Visa

  • A valid passport.
  • 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 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, e.g. verification from applicant’s employer.
  • Medical Insurance.
  • Documentation confirming the purpose of travel.
Dr Congo Tourist visa Dr Congo Business visa Dr Congo Work visa

Dr Congo Tourist Visa Eligibility & Requirements

  • This is the type of visa issued to persons who intend to visit Congo for tourism purposes.
  • You can also visit family and friends while on this visa.
  • All visitors to Congo must carry a valid passport.
  •  Visa applicants need to submit an invitation letter from a family member or host living in Congo.
  • This letter should clearly state the address and contact details of the host, as well as your relationship with them.
  •  During the visa application, you will need to provide proof of sufficient funds to last the duration of your stay.
  • You are advised to exit the country before your visa expires.
  • Proof of yellow fever vaccination is needed.
  • This visa does not serve study purposes. You cannot be enrolled in any of the institutions of learning in the country.
  • As a tourist traveler, you are not allowed to enter the DRC with funds exceeding 5 million CDF ($5,400) without first declaring it.
  • In most cases, a $50 airport exit fee applies to international visitors.

Dr Congo Business Visa Eligibility & Requirements

  • This is the type of visa issued to Ghanaians traveling to Congo for business purposes.
  • You will need to provide an invitation letter from the Congolese company you will be visiting.
  • This letter will also contain their detailed address, accompanied with the date and actual purpose of your trip.
  • If the intention is to attend a meeting or seminar, confirmation/invitation from the conference organizer/institution is required.
  • If you are employed, you will have to present a certificate from your employer stating or allowing your business travel.
  • Proof of sufficient funds to cover the costs of stay (e.g. bank statement for 2 recent months) is required.
  • Self-employed people may need to submit proof of business registration.
  • You cannot be gainfully employed while you are in the country with this visa.
  • It must be made clear whether your trip will be sponsored by the employer or the local company.

Dr Congo Work Visa Eligibility & Requirements

  • This is the type of visa issued to persons visiting Congo to take up paid employment.
  • If you are a foreigner and have a job ready for you in Congo, you need to get a work visa.
  • Getting a Democratic Republic of the Congo work visa can be tough.
  • The first hurdle is getting a job in the DRC.  Then you will need to wade through mounds of paperwork and government bureaucracy in order to get a work visa.
  • You will also need to get authorization and a work permit from the authorities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (“Carte de travail”) and a work contract recognized by the National Employment Office (l’Office National de l’Emploi).
  • After you have secured all that stuff above, you can then proceed with your work visa application. 
  • Proof of yellow fever vaccination is required.
  • Proof of payment of visa application fee should be submitted.

Dr Congo Visa Fees

Visa Type

Sub Types

Visa Fees

Tourist visa

200.00 (USD)

Business visa

200.00 (USD)

Work visa

200.00 (USD)

Dr Congo Visa Application Centres & Embassies in Ghana

Location

Address

Accra

Address: Afram St, Accra

Email: consulrdccongokumasi@yahoo.fr

Phone: (+233) 20 329 7120 (+233) 26 336 9189 / 26 804 2379

Frequently Asked Questions

What currency is used in Congo?
The currency used in Congo is the Congolese Franc (CDF). It was created in 1997 to replace the Zaïre.
How rich is Congo?
The Democratic Republic of Congo sits on an estimated $24 trillion worth of natural resources, including 3.2 trillion cubic feet of natural gas, large deposits of iron ore, platinum, diamonds, gold and uranium, as well as 106270 square kilometers of arable land.
How safe is Congo to travel to?
Given that there are still serious security threats in the DRC for tourists, it's best to visit with a tour company who will know how best to keep you safe.
How large is the Democratic Republic of the Congo?
The Democratic Republic of the Congo is the 11th-largest country in the world by area (2,344,858 total sq. km).
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