Basic Travel Requirements for Ugandans visiting
DR Congo
Travelers are required to fulfill the following requirements in order to
apply for a Congolese Visa.
- A copy of the duly completed and signed application form.
- One colored passport-sized photographs taken with a white background. The head and shoulders of applicants should be visible.
- Valid travel insurance.
- A passport that is still valid for 6 months after exiting from the country. The passport should have one blank page.
- Bank statement which shows that the applicant has sufficient funds to cater for himself/herself throughout the visit in the country. This should not be older than 6 months prior to the visa application.
- Copy of detailed travel itinerary.
- Proof of booked return flight to Uganda.
- Proof of valid hotel booking.
Dr Congo Visa for Ugandans
Facts about Dr Congo
Tourists can see wildlife they have never seen or heard before. Tourists in the country can meet young pygmies, spot bonobos and okapi which cannot be found anywhere else in the world. In Kinshasa, there is a market where the best of Congolese art, tribal masks, and other attractive artifacts can be gotten. DR Congo has indigenous cultures and beautiful scenery.
Tourism in DR Congo is not prevalent in the country because of the unrest in the country. The country welcomes an average of 200,000 foreigners yearly.
Foreigners will not be allowed entry into DR Congo with more than $5,400.
Types of Dr Congo Visa
| Types of Visa | Processing Time | Duration of Stay |
|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | 5-7 working days | 90 days |
| Business visa | 5-7 working days | 30 days |
General Requirements for Dr Congo Visa
- A copy of the duly completed and signed application form.
- One colored passport-sized photographs taken with a white background. The head and shoulders of applicants should be visible.
- Valid travel insurance.
- A passport that is still valid for 6 months after exiting from the country. The passport should have one blank page.
- Bank statement which shows that the applicant has sufficient funds to cater for himself/herself throughout the visit in the country. This should not be older than 6 months prior to the visa application.
- Copy of detailed travel itinerary.
- Proof of booked return flight to Uganda.
- Proof of valid hotel booking.
Dr Congo Tourist Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- This visa is issued to foreigners who intend to visit Congo for the purpose of tourism and sightseeing.
- Holders of the tourist visa can also visit friends and family in the country.
- You are to provide an invitation letter from your friends and family in the democratic republic of Congo stating the full addresses and contact details.
- During the visa application, you will need to provide proof of sufficient funds to last the duration of your stay.
- You are advised to exit the country before your visa expires.
- All tourists are expected to have a yellow fever vaccination certificate.
- Immunization is recommended against malaria, tetanus and hepatitis B.
- This visa does not serve study purposes. You cannot be enrolled in any of the institutions of learning in the country.
- Proof of paid visa fees should be provided.
Dr Congo Business Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- Applicants of this visa are businessmen and businesswomen who intend to visit DR Congo for business purposes.
- Holders of this visa are allowed to meet up with business partners in DR Congo for meetings and to negotiate and sign contracts.
- You can attend conferences and trade fairs with this visa.
- This visa does not allow you to take up paid or unpaid employment during your time in the country.
- Applicants of this visa are to provide a letter of invitation from the company they are meeting within DR Congo. The letter should contain the company address and the duration of the applicant’s visit to the country.
- The company’s certificate of business registration is required.
- A letter from your employer in Uganda should be provided. The letter should be a confirmation of your business leave and the duration of your leave should also be stated in the letter.
- If you are traveling with a minor, a letter of consent signed by the minors’ parents should be provided.
- Vaccination against yellow fever is important and compulsory.
- Applicants should ensure they are immunized against hepatitis B, malaria and tetanus.
- You cannot study with this visa.
- Proof of paid visa fees should be provided.
- You are to exit the country before the visa expires.
Dr Congo Visa Fees
Tourist visa
200.00 (USD)
Business visa
200.00 (USD)
Dr Congo Visa Application Centres & Embassies in
Uganda
Kampala
Congolese Embassy in Kampala, Plot. No. 3, Lumumba Avenue Kampala, Kampala, Uganda.
ambassadeardckla@gmail.fr
(+256) 41-250099