You must bring the FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS to your appointment!

For applicants of Congolese origins:

1) One visa application form (Completed in full, dated and signed by applicant).

2) Two passport-style photographs (2″x2″) taken within last 6 months.

3) Cash ONLY for payment.

4) Copy of yellow fever vaccination card.

5) Copy of flight itinerary (not an actual booking or ticket).

6) A valid, signed passport with at least two blank pages marked “Visas” side by side and at least six months of validity remaining.

7) A prepaid mailing envelope for the return of the applicant’s passport (using a service with tracking such as FedEx or UPS) (This only applies to applicants mailing their passports).

For all other travelers:

Including for applicants of Congolese origin (Individuals of Congolese descent are not required to present an invitation) 

1) One visa application form (Completed in full, dated and signed by applicant).

2) Two passport-style photographs (2″x2″) taken within last 6 months.

3) Cash ONLY for payment.

4) Invitation letter from your host or hotel reservation.

5) Company letter explaining the purpose of the trip (For Business Travelers ONLY).

6) Copy of yellow fever vaccination card.

7) Copy of flight itinerary (not an actual booking or ticket).

8) Passport copy ( BIO page only) and copies of previous DRC visas (If applicable).

9) A valid, signed passport with at least two blank pages marked “Visas” side by side and at least six months of validity remaining.

10) A prepaid mailing envelope for the return of the applicant’s passport (using a service with tracking such as FedEx or UPS).

For safety reasons, kindly use paper clips or tape instead of staples with the applications.

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> Visa application PDF form

Note:

•Visa processing (as of July 8th) Will take up to two weeks.
•Failure to submit the required documents will cause delay in the processing of the applications or return of the applications.
•Processing only starts once ALL documents are received, and requires at least two (2) business days.
•Processing only starts once ALL documents are received.
•If you represent an agency, please ensure that your clients meet all the above-mentioned requirements before submitting their application to the Permanent Mission.

You must bring the FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS to your appointment!

All passport applications are done in person at the Permanent Mission of DRC in New-York City.

Please be advised that the Permanent Mission will not be able to provide a precise processing time as the average waiting time is up to 90 days. Please also note the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) in Kinshasa Congo issues all passports and the Embassy will forward all information to the MFA for processing. We thank you for your patience throughout this process.

1) Completed passport application form.

2) Copy of your current/previous Congolese passport (BIO page only).

3) If your passport is lost or stolen, please provide a written police report or a copy of your birth certificate.

4) Two passport-style photographs (2″x2″) taken within last 6 months.

5) Copy of your proof of residence (Green card, study visa/I-20, work permit/employment authorization).

6) The price for the biometric passport is $150.

7) A pre-paid return mailing envelope with stamps and tracking number to mail the passport to you once it is ready (FedEx, UPS or USPS).

8) For Refugee and Asylum, your I-94 and permit of transportation letter.

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We may be able to provide a travel document if you cannot get a replacement passport in time to travel to DRC. The travel document or the Tenant Lieu allows Congolese Nationals to travel one way to the DRC.

You must bring the FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS to your appointment!

1) Completed “tenant-lieu de Passeport” application form.

2) Copy of your current/previous Congolese passport (please note that the passport cannot be valid for more than 6 months beyond the expiry date).
* If your passport is lost or stolen, please provide a written police report.

3) Two passport-style photographs (2″x2″) taken within the last 6 months.

4) Copy of your proof of valid residence (Green card, study visa/I-20, work permit/employment authorization).

5) A pre-paid return shipping label or pre-paid return envelope with stamps and tracking number (to return your document when it is ready).

6) Payment has to be made by money order, cashier’s check or certified check addressed to the Permanent Mission of the Democratic Republic of Congo.

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