Democratic Republic of the Congo · short term business
Family-Visit Flying Visa eVisa
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DRC electronic family-visit flying visa type for short visits, leading to a seven-day single-entry VAP at the point of entry.
- Processing time
- The official FAQ says eVisa processing is 72 hours from receipt of the request.
- Government fees
- Official FAQ: eVisa USD 300, made up of USD 50 administrative fees and USD 250 visa price; VAP USD 90 payable at the point of entry. Administrative fees are non-refundable.
- Typical duration
- Use the eVisa within three months after issue; VAP valid for seven days, single entry, with extension possible under DGM rules.
- Sponsorship required
- No
- Leads to permanent residency
- No
Overview
The official DRC eVisa FAQ lists the family-visit flying visa as one of the electronic visa types and says foreigners wishing to come to DRC for visits and tourism can make an electronic visa request. The FAQ-wide eVisa rules still apply: the eVisa is requested electronically, must be used within three months after issue, and gives the right to a VAP placed in the passport at the point of entry. The VAP is described as seven days, single entry, extendable, and priced separately from the eVisa.
Additional sources
Primary source
DGM - official migration authority ↗ · Direction Generale de Migration (DGM), Democratic Republic of the Congo
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Primary source
DRC eVisa portal ↗ · Direction Generale de Migration (DGM), Democratic Republic of the Congo
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Primary source
DRC eVisa portal - new request ↗ · Direction Generale de Migration (DGM), Democratic Republic of the Congo
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Eligibility
Typical criteria
- ✓The trip purpose is a short family or personal visit rather than residence or family reunification.Direction Generale de Migration (DGM), Democratic Republic of the Congo ↗
- ✓The eVisa is requested and granted electronically through the official DRC eVisa channel.Direction Generale de Migration (DGM), Democratic Republic of the Congo ↗
- ✓The eVisa must be used within three months after its issue date.Direction Generale de Migration (DGM), Democratic Republic of the Congo ↗
- ✓The eVisa gives the traveller the right to obtain a VAP at a DRC point of entry.Direction Generale de Migration (DGM), Democratic Republic of the Congo ↗
- ✓The VAP is a single-entry airport/border visa valid for seven days and described by the official FAQ as extendable.Direction Generale de Migration (DGM), Democratic Republic of the Congo ↗
Common blockers
- !Using the family-visit eVisa for long-term family reunification, residence or employment.Direction Generale de Migration (DGM), Democratic Republic of the Congo ↗
- !Treating the eVisa as a work permit, residence card or long-stay authorisation; the reviewed FAQ only supports short-stay eVisa/VAP claims.Direction Generale de Migration (DGM), Democratic Republic of the Congo ↗
- !Trying to use the eVisa more than three months after issue.Direction Generale de Migration (DGM), Democratic Republic of the Congo ↗
- !Expecting multiple entries from the VAP; the official FAQ describes a single-entry VAP.Direction Generale de Migration (DGM), Democratic Republic of the Congo ↗
- !Arriving without being ready to pay the VAP fee at the point of entry.Direction Generale de Migration (DGM), Democratic Republic of the Congo ↗
Typical evidence
- ·Completed official eVisa request and confirmation from the DRC eVisa portal.Direction Generale de Migration (DGM), Democratic Republic of the Congo ↗
- ·Passport ready for the VAP to be placed in it at the point of entry.Direction Generale de Migration (DGM), Democratic Republic of the Congo ↗
- ·Travel purpose matching the eVisa type selected in the official portal.Direction Generale de Migration (DGM), Democratic Republic of the Congo ↗
- ·Means to pay the USD 90 VAP fee at the point of entry, in addition to the eVisa fee paid through the online process.Direction Generale de Migration (DGM), Democratic Republic of the Congo ↗
- ·Family-visit or host details requested by the official portal or DGM during the eVisa request.Direction Generale de Migration (DGM), Democratic Republic of the Congo ↗
Application pathway
Check the route fit
Open the official DRC eVisa portal and start a new request.
Build the evidence pack
Select the family-visit flying visa type where the portal presents that option and enter the visit purpose accurately.
Submit through the official channel
Submit the electronic request and pay the eVisa charge through the official process.
After approval
Use the eVisa within three months, then present at the DRC entry point for the VAP and pay the VAP fee.
Official application links
Where to actually go next
These are the official pages to use for this route. Open them before preparing documents: the forms, fees, appointment systems, and sponsor steps can change without warning.
- ApplyApplicantStart a DRC eVisa request ↗
Use this official DRC source to confirm the current filing channel, validity, fees and evidence for start a drc evisa request.
Direction Generale de Migration (DGM), Democratic Republic of the Congo · verified
- Official guidanceApplicantRead the official DRC eVisa FAQ ↗
Use this official DRC source to confirm the current filing channel, validity, fees and evidence for read the official drc evisa faq.
Direction Generale de Migration (DGM), Democratic Republic of the Congo · verified
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Frequently asked questions
Does the DRC FAQ list a family-visit eVisa type?+
Yes. The official FAQ lists visa volant pour visite de famille among the DRC eVisa types.
Is this a residence or family-reunification route?+
No. The reviewed official FAQ supports it as an eVisa/VAP short-visit route, not as long-term residence permission.
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