Democratic Republic of Congo DRC

Visas are required by SA passport holders.

• Completed application form
• Two recent passport photos
• Valid Passport (valid at least 6 months) with 4 blank pages to insert a visa
• Valid Yellow Fever card
• Proof of financial means
• Reason for visit

For Business:

• A notarized letter of invitation from the host
• A letter from the applicant's employer with details of your business contact

For Visit:

• A notarized letter of invitation from the host in DRC with full address/or confirmed hotel booking
• A letter from the applicant's employer confirming that they will return to work after their visit

For Tourism

• Details of your intended tour itinerary.

Minors:

• Birth Certificate (+ French translation)
• Proof of adoption (if under guardianship)
• Letter of parental authorisation, certified by police + copies of parent ID.

Embassy of the Democratic Republic of Congo
832 Jan Shoba Street, Brooklyn, Pretoria
Tel: 012 344 6475
Email: info@drcembassypta.com
Web: drcembassypta.com

10 Working days

Multiple Entry:
90 Days: R2625
180 Days: R5250

Transit Visas:
Single Entry: R350
Double Entry: R500

No cash payments
Visa Fees are non-refundable
ALL Payments deposited into:
STANDARD BANK
Branch: Arcadia
Account number: 011276886
Branch Code: 010845
Branch : Arcadia
HOLDER: Embassy of DRC

SA Embassy

77 Avenue Ngongo Lutete, Gombe, Kinshasa
Tel: +24 381 556 6600
Email: rsaembassydrc@gmail.com
Web: dirco1.azurewebsites.net

Compulsory: Yellow Fever
Recommended Travel Vaccines: Hepatitis A & B, Meningitis, Rabies, Typhoid, Tetanus, Polio

Malaria Risk

2026: Jan 1, 3-4, 16-17; Apr 6, May 1, 16-17; Jun 30; Aug 1; Dec 25