Get a Congo Visa

Business Visa Application Requirements for a Congo Visa

1. Passport

   You must provide your actual signed passport, including one copy of the personal information page of your passport. Your passport must:

   • Be valid for the next six months
   • Have at least one blank visa page (amendments and endorsement pages cannot be used to fulfill this requirement)
   • Not be frayed, torn, separating, or altered in any other way

   If your passport does not meet these requirements, please contact CIBTvisas at 800-929-2428 for further details.

2. Photographs

   You must provide two color, passport-type photographs that meets the following criteria:

   • Be taken within the last three months and printed on high-quality photo paper
   • Be taken against an all white background
   • Be two inches by two inches
   • Provide the full frontal view of your head with your face centered in the middle and displaying a neutral (non-smiling) expression
   • You may wear neither eyeglasses nor headwear except for religious purposes
   • Your photos should not be affixed to your application and it may not display evidence of adhesive tape or staples

3. Business Cover Letter

   You are required to provide a Business Cover Letter from your U.S.-based company. All letters must be printed on company letterhead that displays a U.S. mailing address. Use the included sample Business Cover Letter to complete your letter.

4. Visa Application Form

   You must provide two fully completed copies of the visa application forms found in this kit. The application forms must:

   • Include answers for all fields
   • Display your full name as it appears in your passport
   • Be signed

5. Letter of Invitation

   You must provide a Letter of Invitation or a Certificat d'Hébergement (Lodging Certificate).  These documents must:

   • Be stamped by the local Department of Immigration
   • Be notarized by the local City Council or Prefecture/Mairie

   If providing a Letter of invitation, the letter must also:

   • Be typed
   • Be printed on official company letterhead
   • State the nature of the business being performed
   • Include the name and address of your local contact in the Republic of Congo
   • Be addressed to "The Embassy of the Republic of Congo, Visa Section"
   • Be issued within the last 3 months

   Additionally, you must provide a copy of a government-issued ID of the inviting person.

6. Proof of Travel Arrangements

   You must provide proof of travel arrangements for the duration of your trip. Details of your intended arrangements must:

   • Include a copy of an itinerary or e-ticket that displays your round trip travel and entry and exit dates for your destination
   • Show the traveler's full name (as printed in his or her passport)

7. Proof of Yellow Fever Vaccination Certificate - Upon Arrival

   You must provide your Yellow Fever vaccination certificate upon entry. Immigration officials can deny entry to travelers without the proper documentation. You do not need to provide your vaccination certificate with your visa application.

8. CIBTvisas Order Form

   Provide the CIBTvisas Order Form included in this kit.

9. Urgent Applications

   If you have an urgent visa application that carries a tight deadline, CIBTvisas can help you to save valuable time and avoid expensive delays. A CIBTvisas expert will review all of your documents to certify your application is accurate, complete and ready for submission. We will contact you personally to quickly handle any mistakes ensuring your application is submitted correctly. Visit https://cibtvisas.com/visa-pre-check-service to learn more about this service.