DRC eVisa for Madagascar Citizens

Travel from Madagascar to the Democratic Republic of the Congo involves advance preparation, which includes obtaining a DRC eVisa. This document applies to different travel purposes and forms part of the overall travel planning process.

What are the DRC eVisa conditions?

Below is the DRC eVisa information for travellers from Madagascar.

  • Validity period: 90 days
  • Entry Type: Single
  • Maximum stay: 7 days
  • Approved travel purposes: Tourism, business, family visit, medical visit, etc.
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Why must applicants state their travel purpose in the application form?
Applicants must state their travel purpose because the DRC eVisa immigration authorities need to know their travel intentions.

What documents must be provided?

These are the documents that Madagascar citizens need to have for the DRC eVisa:

  1. Passport bio-page scan
  2. Recent passport-size photo (Taken within the last 3 months)
  3. Application letter: Written for the Democratic Republic of the Congo, describing the reason for travel and the visit plan.
  • For Business/Conference Travel: The application letter must be issued on the host company’s letterhead.

How much time is required to process a DRC eVisa?

While completing the DRC eVisa application form, the Madagascar citizens can opt for normal, rush or super-rush processing. And the expedited processing options involve an additional processing fee, which can be checked on the DRC eVisa Fee webpage.

Why is a Visa d’Entrée (VAP) placed in the passport on arrival?
On arrival in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, immigration officials place a Visa d’Entrée (VAP) in the traveller’s passport as part of the entry process.

What is the process for submitting a DRC eVisa application?

For Madagascar citizens, the approved DRC eVisa serves as proof of entry authorisation.

Step 1

Enter personal, passport, and travel details accurately. Upload the required documents, review the DRC eVisa application form, and make any necessary corrections.

Step 2

The processing fee can be paid using a credit/debit card or via cryptocurrency. Then submit your eVisa form for processing, and check your email for the payment confirmation receipt.

Step 3

Once processing is complete, the approved DRC eVisa is sent to the applicant by email. Applicants should carry a printed copy for immigration checks.

Note: When completing the form, applicants may use the "Add Applicant" option to include multiple travellers in one submission. All applications are processed together, and updates are sent to the primary applicant, but each traveller will receive a separate eVisa.

What additional points should travellers note?

  • Check passport validity before departure.
  • Keep supporting documents ready for inspection.
  • Follow the entry rules on arrival
  • Incomplete applications can be resumed online by using the Complete Ongoing DRC eVisa Application feature.
  • Check the status for your DRC eVisa before departure on the DRC eVisa Application Status webpage.

Support We Provide

  • Complete Assistance: Our eVisa support team provides expert assistance at any stage of the application process. 
  • Error-Free Submission: To increase processing speed, the eVisa processing team verifies the information in each eVisa application.
  • 24/7 Service Availability: Apply for the DRC eVisa application at your convenience, as the eVisa portal works 24/7.
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