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REQUIREMENTS FOR U.S. CITIZENS TO OBTAIN A VISA TO ENTER REP OF CONGO
DIPLOMATIC AND OFFICIAL
Passport
Please send TDS your current valid and signed passport. It must not expire within 6 months and must have at least one blank visa page. If your passport expires within 6 months, you must renew your passport and then we will secure your visa with the new passport.
Photo
Please send 2 recent professional passport-type photographs.
Diplomat Letter or Note
Letter from sending department or agency, explaining the purpose of travel and dates of the intended visit
Proof of Departure
Please send a copy of your round trip airline tickets, or itinerary or e-ticket, or letter of confirmation from a travel agent. The itinerary must show the applicant's name, date of arrival and departure from the country, and flight information. The Embassy does not recommend purchasing your ticket prior to a visa being issued.
TDS Service Fee
| Price | Processing Time |
|---|---|
| $50.00 | 2-4 Business Days |
Consular Fees
| Entry | Price | Period of stay | Validity | Processing Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single/Multiple | $0 | Per Dates on Application |
3 Months |
2-4 Business Days |
Application Form
Shipping Address
Please forward the completed requirements detailed above to:
TRAVEL DOCUMENT SYSTEMS, INC.,
925 Fifteenth Street N.W. Suite 300
Washington D.C. 20005
URGENT APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE SHIPPED TO TDS USING ONLY THE FEDEX COMPANY
FedEx Fees
| FedEx Return Shipping |  |
|---|---|
| Continental USA Only | Price |
| Next Business Day - up to 3 passports | $23.00 |
| Next Business Day - 4 or more passports | $26.00 |
| Saturday Delivery | $39.00 |
| Alaska, Puerto Rico, Hawaii, USVI | Price |
| Next Day Letter (No Saturday Delivery) | $39.00 |
| International | Price |
| Call for a quote. | Call. |
Additional Helpful Information (Visa Notes)
The visa is usually valid for three months from date issued, for a stay in Congo not to exceed 30 days.
