7-Day Tourist E-Visa
e-Visa
- Maximum stay
- 7 days
- Processing time
- 3-5 business days
- Fee
- $100 USD (plus $90 USD VAP border fee)
- Validity
- 3 months from date of issue
- Entry
- Single entry
E-visa valid for 7 days single entry. Must be used within 3 months from date of issue. E-visa requires additional 90 USD VAP (border activation) fee paid in cash on arrival. Yellow fever vaccination is strictly enforced at borders.
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 2; Validity months: 6
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Photo
Count: 1; Specifications: One passport-style photograph (2x2 inches) taken within last 6 months
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Bank statement
Minimum balance: Sufficient funds for stay; Months required: 3
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Flight reservation
Provide flight booking or itinerary evidence when the route asks for travel plans.
Must be confirmed: No; Must show return: Yes
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Application form
Use the official application form for this route and complete all required fields.
Form name: Online E-Visa Application Form; Form url: https://evisa.gouv.cd/
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Visa fee payment
Accepted methods: Online payment (credit/debit card), cash at border for VAP fee; Amount: $190 USD total ($100 e-visa + $90 VAP border fee)
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Hotel booking
Must be confirmed: Yes; Must cover full stay: No
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International vaccination card
Required vaccinations: International Certificate of Vaccination for yellow fever, obtained at least 10 days before travel; Validity months: 120
How to apply
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Online application
Complete online application at evisa.gouv.cd with personal details, passport information, travel details
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Document gathering
Prepare and upload passport copy, photograph, flight ticket, hotel booking, and bank statements
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Fee payment
Pay e-visa application fee online
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Processing wait
Wait for e-visa approval (typically 72 hours to 5 business days)
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Visa collection
Receive approved e-visa via email, print and present at border along with $90 USD cash for VAP fee