Medical Visa
Embassy required
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Processing time
- 10 business days
- Fee
- $100 USD
- Validity
- Based on medical treatment duration
- Entry
- Single entry
Medical visa for patients seeking medical treatment in DRC. Requires official invitation from DRC medical facility on letterhead with treatment details. Must demonstrate financial ability to cover medical costs. Duration based on treatment plan provided by hospital.
Eligibility
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Purpose of visit
Medical treatment, hospitalization, specialized medical procedures
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Financial
Must demonstrate financial capacity to pay for medical treatment and related expenses
Minimum funds: Sufficient for medical costs
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 2; Validity months: 6
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Photo
Count: 1; Specifications: Passport-style photograph
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Bank statement
Minimum balance: Covers medical expenses; Months required: 3
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Proof of funds
Accepted forms: Bank statements, financial guarantee; Minimum amount: Sufficient to pay for medical treatment and hospitalization costs
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Accommodation proof
Provide hotel booking, tenancy evidence or host details that cover the planned stay.
Accepted types: Proof of accommodation during medical treatment period; Must cover full stay: No
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Invitation letter
Host requirements: Letter from DRC hospital or medical facility on official letterhead detailing treatment plan, duration, start/end dates, and facility credentials
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Medical certificate
Provide medical evidence from a recognised doctor or clinic when the route asks for health confirmation.
Required tests: As required by authorities
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Application form
Use the official application form for this route and complete all required fields.
Form name: Medical Visa Application Form
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Visa fee payment
Accepted methods: Money order, cashier's check, certified check; Amount: $100 USD
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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 hospital invitation letter, medical certificate, proof of treatment costs and financial capacity
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Document submission
Submit medical visa application with all medical documentation to DRC embassy
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Fee payment
Pay visa application fee
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Processing wait
Wait for visa processing
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Visa collection
Collect approved medical visa