Medical visa · Kenya to Congo (Democratic Republic of the)

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

• Purpose of visit

  Medical treatment, hospitalization, specialized medical procedures

  Includes

  • medical treatment
  • hospitalization
  • specialized medical procedures
• Financial

  Must demonstrate financial capacity to pay for medical treatment and related expenses

  Minimum funds: Sufficient for medical costs

Documents you need

• Passport

  Blank pages required: 2; Validity months: 6

• Photo

  Count: 1; Specifications: Passport-style photograph

• Bank statement

  Minimum balance: Covers medical expenses; Months required: 3

• Proof of funds

  Accepted forms: Bank statements, financial guarantee; Minimum amount: Sufficient to pay for medical treatment and hospitalization costs

• 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

• Invitation letter

  Host requirements: Letter from DRC hospital or medical facility on official letterhead detailing treatment plan, duration, start/end dates, and facility credentials

• Medical certificate

  Provide medical evidence from a recognised doctor or clinic when the route asks for health confirmation.

  Required tests: As required by authorities

• Application form

  Use the official application form for this route and complete all required fields.

  Form name: Medical Visa Application Form

• Visa fee payment

  Accepted methods: Money order, cashier's check, certified check; Amount: $100 USD

• International vaccination card

  Required vaccinations: Yellow fever vaccination certificate; Validity months: 120

How to apply

1. Document gathering

   Obtain hospital invitation letter, medical certificate, proof of treatment costs and financial capacity

2. Document submission

   Submit medical visa application with all medical documentation to DRC embassy

3. Fee payment

   Pay visa application fee

4. Processing wait

   Wait for visa processing

5. Visa collection

   Collect approved medical visa

This information is general guidance only and can change frequently. Always verify with the official embassy or consulate before making travel plans. Contact [email protected] for help.