DRC eVisa For Citizens of Portugal
Portugal passport holders are required to obtain entry clearance for travel to the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The DRC eVisa is issued under specific conditions for eligible short-term stays. During your authorised stay, you must comply with all eVisa conditions and must not remain beyond the permitted period.
What travel permissions and restrictions apply?
This electronic travel permit allows citizens of Portugal to enter the country for short-term purposes, including leisure travel, professional engagements, visits with family members, or medical care.
The applicable conditions are:
- Permitted stay: Travel is limited to 7 days.
- Validity period: The permit is valid for 90 days from the date of issue.
- Entry limit: Entry is allowed once only under this permit.
What documents must be provided?
Before starting the DRC eVisa application, the applicants from Portugal need to organise the following documents:
Passport
- Clear scan of the bio page.
- Valid for at least 6 months from the date of arrival.
Passport Photo
- A recently taken passport-size photo.
- Plain white background
Cover Letter: Address the letter to the Democratic Republic of the Congo and explain the purpose of the trip, including the intended dates and basic trip details.
- Business or conference travel requires a letter issued on the host company's letterhead.
What charges apply for the DRC eVisa?
There are multiple factors that impact the overall fee for the DRC eVisa:
- Nationality
- Currency-fluctuation cost
- Opted processing charges (rush, super-rush or normal processing)
The exact fee can be checked on the DRC eVisa Fee webpage.
What is the process for obtaining the DRC eVisa?
Enter your personal and passport information into the online form. Check everything carefully and upload your documents.
Use a credit/debit card to pay the processing fee and submit your DRC eVisa application form for processing.
Reviewing your eVisa application will take a few days. Once finished, the approved DRC eVisa will be sent directly to your email.
Common phrases used by travellers in the DRC
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Language |
Phrase |
Meaning |
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French |
Bonjour |
Good morning |
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French |
Merci |
Thank you |
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French |
S’il vous plaît |
Please |
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French |
Où est… |
Where is… |
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Lingala |
Mbote |
Hello |
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