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Tourist Visa:
- Purpose: For individuals traveling for leisure or recreational purposes.
- Duration: Typically issued for a specific period, such as 30 days, with the possibility of extension.
- Requirements: Proof of travel itinerary, accommodation arrangements, and sometimes a return ticket.
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Business Visa:
- Purpose: For individuals traveling for business-related activities, including meetings, conferences, or negotiations.
- Duration: Usually issued for a specific period, such as 30 or 90 days.
- Requirements: A letter of invitation from a business partner in the DRC, proof of business activities, and other relevant documents.
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Work Visa:
- Purpose: For foreign nationals planning to work in the DRC.
- Duration: Issued for the duration of the employment contract.
- Requirements: A valid job offer, work contract, and approval from the Ministry of Labor in the DRC.
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Student Visa:
- Purpose: For individuals intending to pursue educational programs in the DRC.
- Duration: Valid for the duration of the academic program.
- Requirements: Acceptance letter from an educational institution, proof of financial means, and sometimes a medical certificate.
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Transit Visa:
- Purpose: For travelers passing through the DRC on their way to another destination.
- Duration: Typically valid for a short period, such as 7 days.
- Requirements: Proof of onward travel, a valid visa for the final destination, and sometimes a return ticket.
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Official/Diplomatic Visa:
- Purpose: Reserved for government officials, diplomats, or individuals representing their countries for official purposes.
- Duration: Depending on the nature of the mission.
- Requirements: A diplomatic note or official invitation from the DRC government.
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Residence Visa:
- Purpose: Granted to foreign nationals intending to live and establish residence in the DRC for an extended period.
- Duration: Long-term, often renewable.
- Requirements: Proof of financial stability, a clean criminal record, and other documents as specified by immigration authorities.
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Medical Visa:
- Purpose: For individuals seeking medical treatment or procedures in the DRC.
- Duration: Aligned with the medical treatment duration.
- Requirements: Medical certificate, proof of treatment arrangement, and sometimes a letter from a recognized healthcare provider.
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Cultural or Sports Events Visa:
- Purpose: For participants or attendees of cultural events, festivals, or sports competitions.
- Duration: Linked to the duration of the event.
- Requirements: Invitation letter from the event organizer, proof of participation, and sometimes a schedule of events.
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Missionary Visa:
- Purpose: Issued for individuals involved in religious or missionary activities in the DRC.
- Duration: Aligned with the mission duration.
- Requirements: Letter of recommendation from a recognized religious organization, details of the mission, and sometimes a criminal background check.
Please note that the specific requirements and processing times may vary, and it's crucial to check with the official authorities for the most accurate and up-to-date information before applying for any visa type.
