DRC eVisa for Citizens of Russia
This page provides DRC eVisa information for Russian passport holders, including eligibility criteria, visa validity, permitted travel purposes, required details, and application procedures, presented in a clear, structured format.
What does the electronic permit allow?
- Entry Type: Single entry for Russian citizens.
- Validity Period: Valid for 90 days from the date of issue.
- Maximum Stay: Up to 7 days in the country.
- Travel Purposes: Short-term purposes including tourism, business meetings, family visits, and medical treatment.
What are the passport and photograph requirements?
- Russian applicants must provide passport documentation and a suitable photograph.
- Passport Requirements: Provide a clear scan of the passport bio page. The passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your planned arrival date.
- Photograph Requirements: The photo must be taken against a plain white background and should be recent.
What Is Required in the Applicant’s Application Letter?
The applicant from Russia must submit an application letter addressed to the Democratic Republic of the Congo, stating the purpose of travel, intended dates of stay, and detailed travel plans, along with the name and contact details of the responsible person in the DRC who will host or support the applicant during the stay.
For detailed information on the application letter, refer to the DRC Visa Requirements webpage.
What Does the Visa d’Entrée (VAP) Confirm on Arrival?
Upon arrival, immigration authorities issue a Visa d’Entrée (VAP) stamp in the passport. The
applicant is required to pay the applicable border entry fee, after which the VAP confirms payment and
authorises a stay of up to 7 days in the country.
How Long Does Processing Take, and What Does the DRC eVisa Cost?
Travellers from Russia can select from 3 processing options:
The fee varies by nationality, opted processing option and exchange rates at the time of application. The total cost is clearly mentioned on the DRC eVisa Fee webpage.
What is the application process for the DRC eVisa?
Fill in the DRC eVisa application with accurate information. Double-check everything you have entered, then upload all the required documents.
Choose your preferred payment method: credit card, debit card, PayPal, or cryptocurrency. After paying, submit the application.
Once the processing is complete, your approved DRC eVisa will be delivered to your registered email address.
Important note: After payment, check your email for the confirmation receipt.
General Notes to Review
- Resume an incomplete application: If your application was not completed in a single session, you may continue it later using the Complete Ongoing DRC eVisa Application option on the portal. There is no need to start a new application.
- Status updates: Updates are sent to the registered email address.
- Visa extension requests: If you need to stay longer in the DRC, you must submit the extension request to the DRC immigration authorities.
- Recommended application timing: Submit your application at least one week before your planned travel date. This helps allow enough time for processing and reduces the risk of delays.
What Help Can You Expect?
Submitted documents are reviewed by visa experts before processing to minimise errors and delays.
Applications are processed according to the processing option selected at the time of online submission.
Our support team assists applicants with queries, status updates, and fee-related guidance requests.
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