Visa Requirements Congo
If you have an urgent visa application that has a tight deadline, Travisa can help you save valuable time and avoid costly delays. A Travisa expert will review all your documents to confirm that your application is correct, complete and ready to be submitted. We will contact you personally to promptly correct any errors and ensure that your application is submitted correctly. Visit travisa.com/visa-pre-check-service to learn more about this service. Visit the website of the nearest Embassy of the Republic of Congo and/or Congolese Embassy or Consulate for more information on tourist visas and document requirements for work visas, and read the «Before You Travel» checklist. Illegal work is punishable by imprisonment and/or expulsion. You must present your yellow fever vaccination certificate upon entry. Immigration officials may refuse entry to travellers without proper documentation. You do not need to present your vaccination certificate with your visa application. Please note that no Congolese visa is issued at any point of entry into the Republic of Congo.
All visa applications must be submitted to the Consular Section of the Embassy of the Republic of Congo in the United States of America (Washington, D.C.) prior to the date of departure. Kuwait,[304] Lebanon,[305] Libya,[306] Syria,[307] and Yemen[308] do not allow entry to persons carrying passport stamps from Israel or whose passports have a used or unused Israeli visa, or where there is evidence of previous travel to Israel, such as entry or exit stamps from nearby border crossings in transit countries such as Jordan and Egypt. Many countries have entry restrictions for foreigners beyond the usual requirement to have a valid visa or visa waiver. These restrictions may be health-related or impose additional documentation requirements on certain groups of people for diplomatic or political purposes. Many countries also require a photo to be taken of people entering the country. The United States, which does not fully implement exit control formalities at its land borders (although this has long been required by national legislation)[333][334][335], intends to introduce facial recognition for passengers departing from international airports to identify people who overstay their visa. [336] Tourist visa: This visa is issued at any accredited Congolese consulate. It grants tourists/visitors permission to enter the country through designated entry points such as airports and port stations. The tourist visa is issued for a period of 3 months (90 days) and allows multiple entries for non-US citizens. For U.S. citizens traveling to the Republic of Congo for tourism purposes, a 6-month (180-day) multiple-entry visa will be issued. For students participating in an exchange program, they must apply for a tourist visa and later change their status at the nearest immigration office in the Republic of Congo.
The same rule applies to researchers, families or individuals who wish to settle permanently in the Republic of Congo. Visit the website of the Embassy of the Democratic Republic of the Congo for the most up-to-date visa information. Enquiries abroad can be made to the nearest Congolese embassy or consulate. But; U.S. citizens generally need to apply for a visa at the Embassy of the Democratic Republic of Congo in Washington, D.C. The Permanent Mission of the Republic of Congo to the United Nations in New York and the Honorary Consulate of the Republic of Congo in Chicago do NOT issue visas for the Republic of Congo. Many countries require that a minimum number of blank pages be available in the passport presented, usually one or two pages. [285] Approval pages, which often appear after visa pages, are not considered valid or available.
Along with fingerprint and face recognition, iris scanning is one of three biometric identification technologies internationally standardized by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) for use in ePassports since 2006,[337] and the United Arab Emirates conducts iris scans on visitors who need to apply for a visa. [338] [339] You must provide two completed copies of the visa application forms in this package. Application forms must: Not sure what a visa looks like for your destination? Do you need fast processing of your visa? CIBTvisas can quickly track your order and process it in as few days as possible. If your passport does not meet these requirements, please contact Travisa at 877-876-3266 for more information. Iran denies entry to holders of passports containing an Israeli visa or stamp less than 12 months old. Ferry: Ferry accidents are common and often fatal. The ferry service between Brazzaville and Kinshasa can be completely closed with minimal notice. The ferry no longer runs in the late afternoon and there is no service on Sundays. To cross Congo between Brazzaville and Kinshasa, a visa for the destination country (Republic of Congo or DRC) is required. Business visa: The business visa is issued for various reasons, such as conducting feasibility studies, establishing professional and business contacts, and making arrangements for investment in the Republic of Congo. A business visa is only issued for one month (30 days) and allows multiple entries for non-U.S. citizens.
It may not exceed 30 days. If a business applicant plans to stay in the Republic of Congo for more than 30 days, they must extend their visa at the nearest immigration office. For U.S. citizens traveling to the Republic of Congo for business purposes, a six-month (180-day) multiple-entry visa will be issued. More and more countries have introduced additional COVID-19-related health restrictions, such as quarantine measures and testing requirements. Many countries are increasingly considering travellers` vaccination status in terms of quarantine requirements or when deciding whether or not to allow them entry. [290] Business letter. A business letter from the shipping company in the United States. The letter was to be printed on the company`s stationery, addressed to the «Consulate of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Visa Section» and signed by a senior manager. The business letter must comply with the following guidelines:• Briefly introduce the candidate (please indicate the applicant`s employment status/position in the company).• Indicate the type of business to be conducted (business meetings, contract negotiations, etc.) and the names and addresses of the companies to contact in the Democratic Republic of Congo.• Indicate the type and desired validity of the visa (for example, one year • Guarantee of sufficient funds for travel.
Official/Diplomatic Visa: Diplomatic/official visas are issued to holders of diplomatic passports, holders of official passports or holders of United Nations laissez-passer passports who intend to travel to the Republic of Congo on official business. These diplomatic passport holders typically include employees of the U.S. Department of State, the Department of State in Canada and Mexico, the World Bank, the United Nations, the International Monetary Fund, or diplomats from other embassies accredited to the United States of America and Mexico.