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Democratic Republic of Congo Visa and Passport Requirements
| Passport required | Return ticket required | Visa required | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Australian | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| British | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Canadian | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| EU | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| USA | Yes | Yes | Yes |
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To enter Congo, a passport valid for at least six months is required by all nationals referred to in the chart above.
A visa is required by all nationals referred to in the chart above to enter the Democratic Republic of the Congo. You may also be asked to present a yellow fever certificate, onward tickets, and sufficient funds.
Beware that some types of visa applications are referred to Kinshasa for a decision. In these cases, a formal letter of invitation from the person or organisation you are visiting, stamped by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Kinshasa and submitted with your application, can help to speed up the visa issuing process.
Nationals not referred to in the chart are advised to contact the embassy to check visa requirements for Congo.
One-month multiple-entry visa: £135; two-month multiple-entry visa: £175; three-month multiple-entry visa: £225; six-month multiple-entry visa: £350.
Visa validity is from one to six months, however, you must use the visa within three months from the date of issue.
Consulate (or consular section at embassy).
For British passport holders, please contact:
The Embassy of the Democratic Republic of the Congo
281 Gray's Inn Road
London WC1X 8QF
Telephone: 0207 580 3931
Email: info@ambardc-londres.gouv.cd
Embassies and tourist offices
British Embassy in Democratic Republic of Congo
Embassy of the Democratic Republic of Congo in the USA
Embassy of the Democratic Republic of Congo in the UK
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