30-Day Tourist E-Visa
e-Visa
- Maximum stay
- 30 days
- Processing time
- 5 business days (3 days with urgent processing)
- Fee
- $100 USD (plus $90 USD VAP border fee)
- Validity
- 3 months from date of issue
- Entry
- Single entry
One-month tourist e-visa. Must be used within 3 months from issue date. 90 USD VAP border fee is mandatory for all e-visa holders. Extensions available inside DRC at immigration offices for approximately 50 USD.
Eligibility
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Purpose of visit
Tourism, leisure, visiting friends/family
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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Proof of funds
Accepted forms: Bank statements, financial guarantee; Minimum amount: Sufficient funds for trip duration
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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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Invitation letter
Host requirements: Notarized letter of invitation from tourism agency or private host in DRC, OR notarized letter stating purpose of trip, sites to visit, and duration
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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 for e-visa, 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 and travel information
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Document gathering
Prepare passport copy, photograph, flight ticket, hotel booking, invitation letter, and financial proof
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Fee payment
Pay e-visa application fee online ($59 USD additional for urgent processing)
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Processing wait
Wait for e-visa approval
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Visa collection
Receive approved e-visa via email, print and bring to border with $90 USD cash for VAP fee