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Democratic Republic of the Congo
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Democratic Republic of the Congo

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·17 visa pathways

Visa Pathways to Democratic Republic of the Congo

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Business Visa (Visa de Voyage d'Affaires)
Democratic Republic of the Congo flagDemocratic Republic of the Congo

Business Visa (Visa de Voyage d'Affaires)

Short-term visa for attending meetings, conferences, feasibility studies, and establishing business contacts without employment authorization.

Validity1 month
Processing5-15 days
Cost150 USD
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Diplomatic and Official Visa (Visa Diplomatique et Officiel)
Democratic Republic of the Congo flagDemocratic Republic of the Congo

Diplomatic and Official Visa (Visa Diplomatique et Officiel)

Visa for holders of diplomatic or official passports and UN Laissez-Passer traveling on official government or international organization business.

ValidityVaries
ProcessingVaries
CostFree
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Family Visit Flying Visa (Visa Volant de Visite Familiale)
Democratic Republic of the Congo flagDemocratic Republic of the Congo

Family Visit Flying Visa (Visa Volant de Visite Familiale)

Visa for foreign nationals wishing to visit family members residing in the DRC, requiring proof of familial relationship.

Validity7 days
ProcessingVaries
CostFree
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Flying Visa (Visa Volant)
Democratic Republic of the Congo flagDemocratic Republic of the Congo

Flying Visa (Visa Volant)

Visa confirmation issued by the Direction Générale de Migration for foreigners from countries without a DRC embassy, allowing a 7-day visa on arrival.

Validity7 days
ProcessingVaries
CostFree
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Specific Flying Visa (Visa Volant Spécifique)
Democratic Republic of the Congo flagDemocratic Republic of the Congo

Specific Flying Visa (Visa Volant Spécifique)

Visa for travelers with specific objectives involving formal invitations from the DRC government or recognized local organizations, suitable for government-endorsed projects.

ValidityVaries
ProcessingVaries
CostFree
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Tourist Visa (Visa de Voyage Touristique)
Democratic Republic of the Congo flagDemocratic Republic of the Congo

Tourist Visa (Visa de Voyage Touristique)

Short-term visa for tourism, sightseeing, visiting national parks, and exploring cultural attractions in the DRC.

Validity1 month
Processing3-15 days
Cost150 USD
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Transit Visa (Visa de Transit)
Democratic Republic of the Congo flagDemocratic Republic of the Congo

Transit Visa (Visa de Transit)

Visa for travelers passing through the DRC en route to another destination, restricted to airport transit areas.

Validity7 days
Processing3-7 days
CostFree
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Travel Visa (Visa de Voyage)
Democratic Republic of the Congo flagDemocratic Republic of the Congo

Travel Visa (Visa de Voyage)

Validity6 months
Processing1-2 business days
CostFree
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VAP — Airport Visa (Visa d'Aéroport)
Democratic Republic of the Congo flagDemocratic Republic of the Congo

VAP — Airport Visa (Visa d'Aéroport)

Short-term 7-day visa issued at the airport upon arrival, requiring regularization with the Direction Générale de Migration afterward.

Validity7 days
Processing0-1 day
Cost90 USD
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VECe — Matrimonial Establishment Visa (Visa d'Établissement Matrimonial)
Democratic Republic of the Congo flagDemocratic Republic of the Congo

VECe — Matrimonial Establishment Visa (Visa d'Établissement Matrimonial)

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Settlement visa for foreign spouses of DRC nationals, granting resident status based on marriage to a Congolese citizen.

ValidityTied to marriage duration
ProcessingVaries
Cost200 USD
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VEE — Study Establishment Visa (Visa d'Établissement d'Études)
Democratic Republic of the Congo flagDemocratic Republic of the Congo

VEE — Study Establishment Visa (Visa d'Établissement d'Études)

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Settlement visa for foreign students with proof of admission to a Congolese educational institution and sufficient financial arrangements.

Validity1 year
ProcessingVaries
Cost100 USD
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VEM — Missionary Visa (Visa Missionnaire)
Democratic Republic of the Congo flagDemocratic Republic of the Congo

VEM — Missionary Visa (Visa Missionnaire)

Visa for religious missionaries and workers of faith-based organizations, requiring a mission order and certified invitation from a DRC religious organization.

Validity1–3 years
ProcessingVaries
Cost200 USD
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VEO — Ordinary Establishment Visa (Visa d'Établissement Ordinaire)
Democratic Republic of the Congo flagDemocratic Republic of the Congo

VEO — Ordinary Establishment Visa (Visa d'Établissement Ordinaire)

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Three-year settlement visa for merchants, liberal professionals, missionaries, and mining comptoir operators, conferring resident status and the right to professional activity.

Validity3 years
ProcessingVaries
Cost700 USD
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VEP — Permanent Establishment Visa (Visa d'Établissement Permanent)
Democratic Republic of the Congo flagDemocratic Republic of the Congo

VEP — Permanent Establishment Visa (Visa d'Établissement Permanent)

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Indefinite-duration visa for foreigners with 15 or more years of continuous residence in the DRC engaged in approved professional activities.

ValidityIndefinite
ProcessingVaries
Cost1500 USD
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VES — Special Establishment Visa (Visa d'Établissement Spécial)
Democratic Republic of the Congo flagDemocratic Republic of the Congo

VES — Special Establishment Visa (Visa d'Établissement Spécial)

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Long-term 5-to-10-year visa for promoters and agents of investment projects approved by ANAPI under the DRC investment code.

Validity5 to 10 years
ProcessingVaries
Cost653 USD
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VETS — Work Establishment Visa (Visa d'Établissement de Travail)
Democratic Republic of the Congo flagDemocratic Republic of the Congo

VETS — Work Establishment Visa (Visa d'Établissement de Travail)

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Long-term work authorization for foreign nationals employed under contract in the DRC, valid for 12 to 24 months and tied to the work permit.

Validity12 to 24 months
Processing14-28 days
Cost653 USD
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VSR — Exit-Return Visa (Visa Sortie-Retour)
Democratic Republic of the Congo flagDemocratic Republic of the Congo

VSR — Exit-Return Visa (Visa Sortie-Retour)

Travel permit for establishment visa holders allowing one or more international trips, valid for 7 months (or 11 months for missionaries and NGO workers).

Validity7 to 11 months
ProcessingVaries
CostFree
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