Business visa · Sierra Leone to Congo (Democratic Republic of the)

Business E-Visa

e-Visa

• Maximum stay: 30 days
• Processing time: 5 business days
• Fee: $100 USD (plus $90 USD VAP border fee)
• Validity: 30 days
• Entry: Single entry

Business visa for commercial activities. Difficult to obtain business visa if initial entry was on tourist visa. Many embassies do not issue business entry visas separately. Valid for 30 days single entry.

Eligibility

• Purpose of visit

  Business meetings, conferences, trade activities, commercial negotiations

  Includes

  • business meetings
  • conferences
  • trade activities
  • commercial negotiations

Documents you need

• Passport

  Blank pages required: 2; Validity months: 6

• Photo

  Count: 1; Specifications: Passport-style photograph taken within last 6 months

• Bank statement

  Minimum balance: Sufficient funds; Months required: 3

• 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: No

• Flight reservation

  Provide flight booking or itinerary evidence when the route asks for travel plans.

  Must be confirmed: No; Must show return: Yes

• Invitation letter

  Host requirements: Business invitation letter from company or organization in DRC stating purpose, duration, and sponsor details

• Application form

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

  Form name: Online Business Visa Application; Form url: https://evisa.gouv.cd/

• Visa fee payment

  Accepted methods: Online payment, cash at border; Amount: $190 USD total ($100 e-visa + $90 VAP border fee)

• Hotel booking

  Must be confirmed: Yes; Must cover full stay: No

• International vaccination card

  Required vaccinations: International Certificate of Vaccination for yellow fever; Validity months: 120

How to apply

1. Online application

   Complete business visa application online at evisa.gouv.cd

2. Document gathering

   Gather business invitation, employer letter, financial documents, and travel documents

3. Fee payment

   Pay business visa fee online

4. Processing wait

   Wait for visa approval

5. Visa collection

   Receive e-visa via email and pay VAP fee at entry point

• Apply for an e-Visa online (opens in new tab)

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.