Basic Travel Requirements for Seychelloiss visiting
Congo
Travelers are required to fulfill the following requirements in order to
apply for a Congolese Visa.
- An original passport valid for at least six months with one blank page.
- Two recent 2×2 photo passports.
- Congo visa application form duly filled and signed.
- A letter of invitation issued within three months.
- Proof of travel arrangements showing departure date.
- International certificate of Congo.
- A letter from employer or sponsoring company.
- Proof of accommodation to the duration of stay.
- Evidence of having sufficient funds to make expenses while in Congo.
- A copy of return ticket to home country.
Congo Visa for Seychelloiss
Facts about Congo
The Republic of the Congo, also called Congo-Brazzaville, is a central African nation with rainforest reserves that are habitats for gorillas. Its capital city, Brazzaville, lies across the Congo River from Kinshasa, the capital of neighboring Democratic Republic of the Congo. Brazzaville’s highlights include traditional craft markets and the mid-20th-century Basilique Sainte-Anne, with a green-tiled roof and spire.
Types of Congo Visa
| Types of Visa | Processing Time | Duration of Stay |
|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | 5 to 7 days | 90 days |
| Business visa | 5 to 7 days | 30 days |
General Requirements for Congo Visa
- An original passport valid for at least six months with one blank page.
- Two recent 2×2 photo passports.
- Congo visa application form duly filled and signed.
- A letter of invitation issued within three months.
- Proof of travel arrangements showing departure date.
- International certificate of Congo.
- A letter from employer or sponsoring company.
- Proof of accommodation to the duration of stay.
- Evidence of having sufficient funds to make expenses while in Congo.
- A copy of return ticket to home country.
Congo Tourist Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- Citizens of Seychelles can travel to Congo for tourism, and pleasure purposes with a tourist visa.
- The visa is also known as a visitor visa.
- A passport with a validity of at least six months is required.
- If you have been invited to Congo, a letter of invitation is to be written by the host.
- The visa is actually valid for only 90 days.
- It can be applied for on a multiple entry basis.
- A travel visa partner is permitted to submit your Congolese visa application form on your behalf.
- Bank statements which are not more three months or even less is needed to prove your financial capability.
- A Congolese tourist visa can be issued at any accredited Congolese consulate.
- The visa grants the visitors and tourists access through Congo’s port of entry like harbours and airports.
- Travellers are not allowed to take photographs along military borders.
- You cannot grant interviews without a local permit.
- An international certificate for yellow fever vaccination is required.
- The official currency used in Congo is known as Congolese France, although US dollars are accepted too.
- There are Western Union and transfer agencies available in Congo cities but it is advisable to change your local currencies before entry into Congo.
Congo Business Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- The Congolese business visa is those who wish to visit Congo to do business.
- A business visa can be issued to citizens of Seychelles who want to come to Congo for feasibility studies, to establish professional and business contracts.
- Business visitors can attend conferences, trade fairs or business summits while in Congo.
- The visa is valid for 30 days.
- The visa allows for multiple entries.
- Those who plan to attend conferences while in Congo are expected to register for the conference before their arrival into Congo.
- A letter from your Employer in Seychelles is to state he/she is aware of your work leave and the purpose of your visit to Congo.
- The duration of stay cannot exceed 30 days. But applicants who wish to stay in Congo for more than 30 days, will need to extend their visa at the nearest office of Immigration.
- A six month multiple entry visa is allowed for only U.S citizens.
- A certificate of Business registration and Income tax return is to be presented at Embassy.
- A business cover letter stating the purpose of business to be performed in Congo and addressed to the Embassy of the Republic of Congo is to submitted along with other documents.
Congo Visa Fees
Tourist visa
160.00 (USD)
Business visa
160.00 (USD)
Congo Visa Application Centres & Embassies in
Seychelles
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Congo currently does not maintain an embassy in Seychelles. Citizens of Seychelles are advised to use the Embassy nearest to them for their applications.
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