No more long queues and tedious procedures to obtain a visa for the Democratic Republic of Congo on arrival. On the eve of 2025, the country is preparing to launch its fully electronic visa, the long-awaited digital sesame since the first announcements in 2023promises to radically transform the experience of travelers wishing to set foot on Congolese soil.
Digital rooster crowing
Imagine yourself comfortably seated in your living room, a steaming cup of coffee in hand, filling out your visa application for the DRC. This scenario, that would have seemed far-fetched even a few years agowill become a reality early next year. No more need to travel to the embassy or consulate, juggling restrictive opening hours or tearing your hair out over complex forms online and on arrival.
The Congolese e-Visa is an all-in-one solution designed to simplify travelers' lives. From submitting applications to paying fees and uploading supporting documents, everything will be done online. A considerable time and energy saver, which should help make the DRC destination more attractive than ever.
One visa, many possibilities
Far from being confined to a single type of stay, the Congolese e-Visa will come in several variants to suit everyone's needs. Whether you're a globetrotter looking for adventure, an entrepreneur sniffing out business opportunities or a researcher fascinated by the country's unique biodiversity, you'll find something to suit you.
Tourist e-Visa, business e-Visa, transit... So many options available at travelers' fingertips. And if you're not sure which category is right for you, don't panic! An online assistance system will be set up to guide users in their choices and answer any questions they may have.
Still a question mark over the exact content of e-Visa
If the Congolese Minister of Tourism, Didier M'pambia Musangaannounced an arrival "early 2025"of this device during Congolese Tourism Weekits content remains a huge question mark.
A priori, it could be based on 2 principles:
- a lower cost than the current e-Visa (90 USD), which seems to be an obstacle for many travellers according to the Minister.
- 100 % application workflow% electronicsand no longer hybrid as is currently the case (a pre-application on the Internet and validation on arrival + consular fees to be paid locally).
The other elements should remain unchanged:
- 7-day validity, extendable on site
- use within 3 months of issue
- exemption for some neighbouring nationalities
- natives or descendants of natives of the DRC (with proof) who can obtain it directly on arrival
See you in a few weeks to confirm this, probably via the authorities' existing website, https://evisa.gouv.cd/
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