Work Visa
Embassy required
- Maximum stay
- 365 days
- Processing time
- 2-3 months
- Fee
- $100 USD (plus work permit fees)
- Validity
- 1-2 years (renewable)
- Entry
- Multiple entry
Work visa valid for 1-2 years for standard work permits. Employer sponsorship required. Foreign workers cannot exceed 15% of company workforce. Long-stay visa required for work assignments. Must obtain work authorization from Ministry of Labor and temporary residence permit for long-term employment.
Eligibility
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Employment
Foreign workers limited to maximum 15% of company workforce. Employer must demonstrate role cannot be filled by Congolese national.
Required status: Employer sponsorship required
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Purpose of visit
Long-term employment, contract work, skilled professional work
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 2; Validity months: 6
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Employment letter
Provide a signed employer letter confirming your role, leave dates, salary and return to work.
Must include leave approval: No; Must include position: Yes; Must include salary: Yes
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Application form
Use the official application form for this route and complete all required fields.
Form name: Work Visa Application Form
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Visa fee payment
Accepted methods: Payment methods vary by embassy; Amount: $100 USD (plus work permit fees)
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Curriculum vitae
Provide a current CV showing education, work history and relevant qualifications.
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Academic transcript
Provide academic records for the course, qualification or training route.
Must be notarized: Yes; Must be translated: No
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No objection certificate
Provide a no-objection letter from the employer, school, sponsor or authority when the route asks for it.
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Proof of address
Provide current address evidence, such as a utility bill, tenancy document, residence certificate or official correspondence.
Accepted documents: Proof of professional skills and expertise
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Work contract
Provide a signed job offer, contract or assignment letter showing the role, dates and employer.
Must be notarized: Yes; Must be translated: No
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Work permit notification
Provide work permit approval, notification or authorisation evidence from the relevant authority.
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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
Gather employment contract, CV, educational certificates, job description, and proof of expertise
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Online application
Employer files dossier with regional Employment Office including expatriate work card application
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Processing wait
Work permit processing by Ministry of Labor and Social Welfare
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Document submission
Submit work permit approval and visa application to DRC embassy/consulate
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Fee payment
Pay visa and work permit fees
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Visa collection
Collect work visa and obtain temporary residence authorization through Direction Générale de Migration