AMERICAN VISA SERVICE
COVID-19 UPDATE:The Embassy of DRC resumed issuing visas. Please follow instructions below.
TRAVEL RESTRICTIONS: click here
STEP 3: CALCULATE FEES (Embassy fees + AVS Service Fees + Shipping Fees)
AMERICAN VISA SERVICE
44081 PIPELINE PLAZA, SUITE 210
ASHBURN VA 20147
Tel: 312-922-8860
STEP 2: E-MAIL DOCUMENTS FOR REVIEW
STEP 1: GATHER THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS ACCORDING TO THE PURPOSE OF YOUR TRIP
| Embassy Fees | Regular Processing: 5-7 days | Rush Processing: 2-3 days |
| Tourist or business (single entry 1mo) | $120.00 | $120.00 |
| Tourist or business (single entry 2mo) | $155.00 | $155.00 |
| Tourist or business (single entry 3mo) | $180.00 | $180.00 |
| Tourist or business (single entry 6mo) | $420.00 | $420.00 |
| Tourist or business (multi entry 1mo) | $140.00 | $140.00 |
| Tourist or business (multi entry 2mo) | $170.00 | $170.00 |
| Tourist or business (multi entry 3mo) | $195.00 | $195.00 |
| Tourist or business (multi entry 6mo) | $470.00 | $470.00 |
| AVS Service Fees | Regular Processing: 5-7 days | Rush Processing: 2-3 days |
| Tourist or business (single or multi) | $250.00 | $350.00 |
| Trip Registration (optional) | $15.00 | $15.00 |
| Shipping Fees | FedEx Overnight Return | FedEx 2 Day Return |
| $40.00 | $30.00 |
INFO@AVSCHICAGO.COM
American Visa Document Pre-Check Service can save valuable time and reduce stress. Use this service to avoid mistakes or delays. Our experienced visa specialists will review and check your scanned documents to confirm that your application is ready to be filed, and will alert you if any information needs to be corrected or if there is any missing paperwork. Please note we do not charge any additional fees for document pre-check.
*Please include our service fee and return delivery payment or a completed air bill. Incomplete payment, incomplete applications or documents and wrong application form will cause a delay in processing the above visa application.
** The service fees are non-refundable, once we receive your documents and start processing them. Embassy fees are non-refundable once your paperwork is submitted to the Embassy. Due to the high volume of applications being submitted, the processing times may be delayed by the Passport Agency and any Embassy. While such situations are beyond our control, we will do everything possible to accommodate your trip and will notify you immediately to let you know about the status of your application.
TOURIST REQUIREMENTS
- Original signed passport- must have a minimum of 6mo of validity left and have 2-3 clear visa pages
- One passport photo 2"x 2" (must be taken within last 2-3 months)
- One visa application form (click here to download)
- One AVS Order Form (click here to download)
- Copy of most recent personal bank statement
- Invitation letter from a travel agency or an individual. If not using a travel agency or private host, provide a notarized letter stating the purpose of the trip, the site the you plan to visit and the duration of the trip AND copy of hotel reservation
- Copy of flight itinerary
- Yellow Fever Vaccination Card (copies accepted)
- Copy of green card for non-US citizens
BUSINESS REQUIREMENTS
- Original signed passport- must have a minimum of 6mo of validity left and have 2-3 clear visa pages
- One passport photo 2"x 2" (must be taken within last 2-3 months)
- One visa application form (click here to download)
- One AVS Order Form (click here to download)
- One business letter from US company (click here to download sample)
- One invitation letter from company in DR Congo (must be notarized & legalized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs)
- Yellow Fever Vaccination Card (copies accepted)
- Copy of flight itinerary
- Copy of green card for non-US citizens
DEM. REPUBLIC OF CONGO (KINSHASA)
Quick facts about visas to DR Congo:
--US citizens qualify for tourist & business visas with validity of 1 year, multiple entry
--AVS can process visas for all applicants nationwide regardless of jurisdiction
--For non-US citizens, maximum visa validity is 3 months multiple entry
--Vietnam visas are date specific. Your visa will be valid for the dates that you specify on the application form. Once the visa is issued, you cannot entry Vietnam earlier than the date of entry listed on the visa
STEP 4: SEND ORIGINAL DOCUMENTS FOR PROCESSING TO OUR DC OFFICE ADDRESS: