DRC eVisa Guide for the Citizens of Slovenia

Gone are the days of embassy appointments and courier services. Slovenian nationals planning a journey to the Democratic Republic of the Congo can now confidently manage their travel authorisation online, ensuring a smooth, stress-free experience from home.

Validity and Duration Details

Document validity period: 90 days from approval date.
Maximum stay duration: 7 consecutive days.
Entry allowance: Single entry only.
Extension authority: Visit the Direction Générale de Migration (after you arrive in the DRC).
Should circumstances require an extended visit, the Migration Department in Congo handles all extension requests. You'll need to approach them directly once you've landed to explore available options and learn what documentation they require.

Processing Timeline Options

• Standard Processing Services: 11 - 13 Working Days. Advance planners with flexible dates can rely on this clear timeline, making the process predictable and manageable.
• Rush Processing Services: 8 - 11 Working Days. Moderate urgency whilst managing budget.
• Super Rush Processing Services: 5 - 8 Working Days. Time-critical business or emergency travel.

All 3 processing tiers deliver identical travel rights and document legitimacy. The sole difference lies in how quickly officials process your submission. Regardless of which speed you choose, savvy travellers build in extra days to account for unforeseen administrative hiccups or public holidays that might slow things down.

Required Documentation Checklist

• Valid Passport: Your Slovenian passport must show at least 6 months of remaining validity calculated from your intended departure date from the DRC. Border officials enforce this requirement without exception. Double-check your passport's expiration date before starting, as expiring while in transit means an inevitable rejection and wasted application fees.
• Current Photograph: Submit a colour image that complies with international biometric photo standards.
• Expression: Neutral, mouth closed, eyes open.
• Lighting: Even illumination, no harsh shadows.
• Background: Plain, light solid colour.
• Recency: Taken within the last 6 months.
• Quality: High resolution, sharp focus.
• Positioning: Face centred, head straight.
• Payment Card: The system processes major credit and debit cards through secure, encrypted payment gateways. Your banking information passes through protection layers comparable to those used by banking platforms. Card details aren't retained after the transaction completes, reducing your exposure to potential data breaches.

Avoid common pitfalls like wearing sunglasses, including other people in the frame, or using heavily filtered social media photos. These mistakes trigger automatic rejections.

Active Email Address: Every piece of communication, from initial confirmation through to your final approved document, arrives electronically. This includes status updates, requests for additional information, and your downloadable permit. Choose an email account you check regularly and ensure it has sufficient storage space to receive attachments.

Business Supporting Papers (When Applicable): Slovenian professionals travelling for commercial purposes must provide evidence explaining their visit. Acceptable documents include:

• Formal invitation letters from Congolese companies or government departments
• Employment verification from your Slovenian employer outlining the trip objectives
• Conference registration confirmations
• Meeting schedules or contract negotiations proof

These papers help immigration officials understand your intentions and verify your stated purpose matches your actual plans.

Completing Your Application in 4 Easy Steps

Accurate Data Input
Type your information precisely as it appears in your passport. Accurate data entry helps you feel confident and in control, reducing the risk of rejection and ensuring a smooth application process.

Group Submissions - Families holidaying together, corporate teams attending conferences, or organised tour groups can bundle their applications into one submission. This approach offers several advantages:

• Keeps everyone's documents synchronised.
• Simplifies tracking for the whole party.
• Reduces administrative burden.
• Ensures simultaneous approval for coordinated travel.

Each person still needs their individual passport and photo, but the application process becomes far more manageable.

Encrypted Financial Transactions: Payment processing occurs through protected channels meeting strict financial industry security standards. The platform never stores your card details permanently; information is used solely to complete your transaction, then discarded. Confirmation appears instantly once payment succeeds, allowing you to proceed immediately.

Document Collection: After Congolese authorities review and approve your request, your travel permit arrives as a PDF file attached to an email. Take these precautions:

1. Print several physical copies.
2. Keep one copy of your passportwith you at all times.
3. Place another in your checked baggage.
4. Save the PDF across multiple devices.
5. Email it to yourself at a secondary address.

Border officials may request your permit at various checkpoints, so having multiple copies prevents travel disruptions.

Service Advantages

• Expert Application Screening: Trained staff review every submission before it reaches Congolese immigration officials. They catch and rectify frequent mistakes that cause rejections:
• Date format inconsistencies: Automated validation checks.
• Name mismatches: Cross-reference with passport data.
• Missing mandatory information: Completeness verification.
• Photo standard violations: Technical specification review.
• Insufficient passport validity: Expiry date calculation.
  This preliminary check significantly reduces rejection rates and prevents costly reapplication fees.
• Protected Information Handling: Your sensitive personal details are encrypted and meet banking-grade security protocols. The platform undergoes regular independent security assessments to identify vulnerabilities. Strict access controls limit who can view your information, and comprehensive activity logging tracks every interaction with your data. These measures minimise the risk of identity theft and unauthorised access.

Continuous Status Updates: Automated messaging keeps you informed at every stage without requiring you to chase information. You'll receive notifications when:

• Your submission reaches the immigration department
• Officials begin examining your application
• Authorities request additional documentation
• Your permit receives final approval
• Your document is ready for collection