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REQUIREMENTS FOR U.S. CITIZENS TO OBTAIN VISA TO ENTER DEMOCRATIC
REPUBLIC OF CONGO
Tourist
Visa
- Submit
your U.S.
Passport (must have at least 6 months remaining validity)
- 2 Visa
Application Forms, fully
completed and signed
- 2 Passport-type
photographs required
- Completed
Cover Page and Credit Card Authorization forms (print from browser)
- Notarized
Letter of invitation from D.R.Congo host or friend
- International
Certificate of Vaccination for Yellow Fever (Cholera recommended)
- Copy
of round trip airline tickets or itinerary, or letter of confirmation
from travel agent
Business
Visa
- Submit
your U.S.
Passport (must have at least 6 months remaining validity)
- 2 Visa
Application Forms, fully
completed and signed
- 2 Passport-type
photographs required
- Completed
Cover Page and Credit Card Authorization forms (print from browser)
- International
Certificate of Vaccination for Yellow Fever (Cholera recommended)
- Notarized
invitation (from the D.R. Congo)
- A business
letter of responsibility is required (two copies), to be typewritten
on your company or organization letterhead and addressed to:
"Embassy of Democratic Republic of Congo, Visa Section,
Washington DC", stating nature of business to be performed;
Name and address of reference to be visited; Guarantee of
return transportation and sufficient funds for the visit.
- The letter
should be signed by an officer of the company other than the
applicant.
Processing
Instructions
- Send
the passport and all completed requirements detailed above
to:
TRAVEL DOCUMENT SYSTEMS, INC.
925 FIFTEENTH ST N.W. SUITE 300
WASHINGTON D.C. 20005
- Your
application will be hand carried to the Embassy, and is usually
processed in 4-5 business days. Rush issuance is available in 24-48 hours. The Consular fee is doubled for Rush issue.
Fees:
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TDS Service
Fee:
- $45.00 Per Visa
Length Of Stay
|
1 Month Stay
|
2 Months Stay |
3 Months Stay |
6 Months Stay |
|
Single Entry |
$
75.00
| $140.00
| $190.00 |
$264.00 |
|
Multiple Entry |
$120.00
| $180.00
| $220.00 |
$360.00 |
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Include credit
card authorization, a check or money order payable to "Travel
Document Systems, Inc." for TDS Handling Fee, Consular
Fee, and return Shipping Fee.
Return Postage
Continental USA Only -
$23.00 FedEx (Next Business Day - up to 3 passports)
$26.00 FedEx (Next Business Day - 4 or more passports)
$39.00 FedEx (Saturday Delivery)
Alaska, Puerto Rico, Hawaii, USVI -
$39.00 FedEx Next Day Letter (No Saturday Delivery)
Visa
Information
- The D.R.
Congo tourist or business visa is usually valid for three
months from date issued, for a stay of 1-6 months as specified.
- Passport
must have at least six months remaining validity and contain
at least one blank visa page for visa to be issued. TDS can
assist with obtaining U.S.
Passports, whether new issue, renewal, or obtaining additional
visa pages for a valid passport.
- Special
requirements exist for U.S. Official and
Diplomatic passport holders.
REGISTER YOUR TRIP:
The U.S. Department of State encourages all American travelers to register with their local Embassy or Consulate when arriving in a foreign country. Registration helps the Embassy to provide important services for American citizens residing or traveling abroad. Some of these services include:
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Locating individuals in cases of family or personal emergencies,
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Relaying important travel and safety information about the region,
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Arranging evacuation transportation in cases of natural disaster or civil unrest,
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Issuing replacement passports when originals are lost, and
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A number of other administrative services relating to personal documentation.
Without the information provided through registration, the Embassy is severely hindered in its ability to provide these services. Many of these services involve emergency situations and time constraints, therefore failure to register will almost certainly lead to delays at moments when you can least afford them.
Print Visa Application
Form
INFORMATION
AND FEES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.
REVISED 04/2006
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