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DRC eVisa for Malawi Citizens

Short-term entry to the Democratic Republic of the Congo for Malawian nationals requires prior travel authorisation. Details below cover eligibility conditions, document requirements, and the steps followed during application assessment.

Which conditions define the DRC eVisa?

Malawi applicants need to remember the following information for the DRC eVisa:

  • Entry allowed: Single entry
  • Maximum stay: Up to 7 days
  • Visa validity: 90 days
  • Travel purposes: Tourism, business, family, medical visits, etc.

The eVisa does not allow work, long-term residence or repeated entries.

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How will I know my application status?
You can check the status of your eVisa application using your order ID on the DRC eVisa Status webpage.

Which documents are required for the DRC eVisa?

Well-organised documents make the DRC eVisa application process easier for Malawi applicants.

Mandatory Documents

  1. Valid Malawi passport-bio page
  2. Minimum 6 months' validity from arrival

Recent passport-size photograph

  1. White background
  2. Clear view of the applicant’s face

Application letter

  1. Addressed to the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
  2. States travel purpose, dates and visit details.

DRC eVisa Application Requirement for Business Travel

  1. The application letter must be issued on the host company’s letterhead.

What if I need to travel in less than a week?
Choose a faster processing, such as rush or super-rush processing. Approval still depends on the correct documents. Know the complete information for processing options on the DRC eVisa Fee webpage.

What is the VAP fee for the DRC eVisa?

The VAP fee is a border entry charge paid on arrival in Congo. After entry, immigration places a Visa d’Entrée (VAP) stamp in the passport, confirming permission to stay for up to 7 days under the DRC eVisa.

What information is required for the DRC eVisa application?

The following details are required from Malawi applicants for the DRC eVisa.

Step 1

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

Step 2

The processing fee can be paid using a credit/debit card or 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.

What should I do if my DRC eVisa application is incomplete?
Complete missing details through the Ongoing DRC eVisa Application form feature.

Group and Family Applications

Multiple travellers can be included in one submission using the Add Applicant option.

Important points:

  • Applications are processed together
  • Updates are sent to the main applicant
  • Each traveller receives a separate approved eVisa

This option is suitable for families or group travel.

How Our Support Service Helps

Information Check

Pre-submission review to verify details and reduce errors before processing by the application-handling team.

Fee Clarity

A transparent fee breakdown is provided in advance, ensuring no hidden or additional processing fees for each eVisa applicant.

Exact Status

Application status updates are shared regularly until the eVisa is approved and delivered by the eVisa processing team.

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