VISA APPLICATION FORM

1. Surname (Family Name)

2. First Name(s) (Given Name)

3. Maiden Name (if applicable)

4. Date of Birth (Day-Month-Year)

5. Place of Birth

6. Country of Birth

7. Current Nationality

8. Nationality at Birth (if different)

9. Sex (Male / Female)

10. Marital Status (Single / Married / Divorced / Widowed)

11. Spouse’s Full Name

12. Number of Children & Ages

13. Passport Details (Number, Issue Date, Expiry Date)

14. Telephone & Email Address

15. Profession

16. Type of Visa & Duration Requested

17. Purpose of Trip

18. Current Residential Address

19. Previous Visits to Congo (Dates & Locations)

20. Date & Port of Entry / Date & Port of Exit

21. Exact Address During Stay in Congo

22. Do You Intend to Establish Business in Congo? (Yes/No)

23. Destination After Leaving Congo

DOCUMENT REQUIREMENTS

1. Passport & Photos

  • Two (2) passport photos – 2×2 inches (51×51 mm), colored, white background, full face view, taken within the last 6 months.
  • Valid passport – must remain valid for at least 6 months beyond your departure date.

2. Invitation Letter / Hotel Booking

Tourist Visa:

  • Notarized invitation letter (City Council/Prefecture) with trip purpose and host details (name, address).
  • OR confirmed hotel reservation + host’s ID (Passport, Congolese Residence permit, or National ID).
  • Invitation must be valid for at least 90 days and city of residence must match what is on the visa form.

Special Situations:

  • Minors: Birth certificate/court order, copy of parent/guardian passport, and
  • notarized parental authorization for travel.
  • Family Reunification: Birth, marriage, or adoption certificates.
  • Funeral: Death certificate.
  • Wedding: Wedding invitation card.

3. Proof of Legal Residence

Resident Permit

4. Business Visa

Notarized business letter on company letterhead (City Council/Prefecture) stating purpose of travel, contact person in Congo, valid travel for 3 months. Business visa will not be issued without this letter.