Diplomatic Visa
Embassy required
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Processing time
- 11-13 working days (8-11 urgent, 5-8 super urgent)
- Fee
- Free
- Validity
- Duration of diplomatic assignment
- Entry
- Single entry
Diplomatic and official visas issued for ambassadors, consuls, senior officials on diplomatic missions, and government representatives. No visa fees for diplomatic passport holders. Processing times vary based on urgency level.
Eligibility
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Purpose of visit
Diplomatic mission, official government business, international organization duties, diplomatic conferences
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 0; Validity months: 6
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Invitation letter
Host requirements: Diplomatic note or invitation from DRC Ministry of Foreign Affairs or relevant government body
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Application form
Use the official application form for this route and complete all required fields.
Form name: Diplomatic Visa Application Form
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Cover letter
Explain the purpose of travel, travel dates, who will pay, and why you will leave before the visa or permission expires.
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International vaccination card
Required vaccinations: Yellow fever vaccination certificate; Validity months: 120
How to apply
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Document gathering
Obtain diplomatic note and official letter from sending government
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Document submission
Submit diplomatic visa application through diplomatic channels to DRC embassy
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Processing wait
Standard processing 11-13 working days, urgent 8-11 days, super urgent 5-8 days
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Visa collection
Collect diplomatic visa from embassy