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Passport/Visa

 Passport Required?Visa Required?Return Ticket Required?
BritishYesYesYes
AustralianYesYesYes
CanadianYesYesYes
USAYesYesYes
OtherEUYesYesYes
JapaneseYesYesYes


PASSPORTS: Valid passport required by all.

VISAS: Required by all except the following:
(a) holders of a re-entry permit (only applies to those with resident status in the Democratic Republic of Congo);
(b) transit passengers continuing their journey by the same or first connecting aircraft within 48 hours provided holding valid onward or return documentation and not leaving the airport.


Types of visa and cost: Visitor and Business. Single-entry: £40 (one month); £73 (two months); £105 (three months); £145.00 (six months). Multiple-entry: £65 (one month); £97 (two months); £121 (three months); £194.00 (six months).

Validity: Three months from date of issue.

Application to: Consulate (or Consular section at Embassy); see Contact Addresses section.

Application requirements: (a) Valid passport. (b) One application form. (c) One passport-size photo. (d) Yellow fever vaccination certificate. (e) Stamped, self-addressed envelope (or cost of return postage) for postal applications. (f) Fee (payable on collection of visa; cash or postal orders only). (g) Return or onward travel documentation if travelling by overland vehicle. Tourist: (a)-(g) and, (h) Letter from tour company taking full financial responsibilty for the client and stating he/she has paid in full; or letter from employer/university giving proof of status and letter from bank/building society giving proof of sufficient funds. Business: (a)-(g) and, (h) Official letter of invitation endorsed by the Congolese authorities. (i) Letter from company in UK. Visits to friends and relatives: (a)-(g) and, (h) Letter from friends/relatives endorsed by the Congolese authorities.

Working days required: Two days minimum, in person or by post.

Temporary residence: Apply to Embassy.


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