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Business Travel Requirements for a Congo, Republic of Visa for Australian Citizens

1. Visa Validity

   Visa is valid from the applicant's chosen date of travel and not from the date of issue. Entry and exit must be made within the validity date specified on the visa.

   The validity of the issued visa is at the discretion of the Embassy/Consulate and may vary to that advertised.

2. Passport

   The applicant's actual passport. The passport must:

   • Have at least two adjacent blank visa pages
   • Be valid three months beyond the entry date

3. Photograph(s)

   One passport sized colour photograph. The photograph must:

   • Be taken within the last three months and printed on high-quality photo paper
   • Be taken against an all white background
   • Be 45mm (h) by 35 mm (w) 
   • Provide the full frontal view of your head with your face centered in the middle and displaying a neutral (non-smiling) expression
   • You may wear neither eyeglasses nor headwear except for religious purposes
   • Your photo should not be affixed to your application and it may not display evidence of adhesive or staples 

4. Business Introduction Letter

   You are required to provide an original Business Introduction Letter from your Australian-based company. All letters must be printed on company letterhead that displays an Australia mailing address. Use the sample Business Introduction Letter provided at https://visasdirect.com.au/forms?formname=Business-Introduction-Letter-Sample.pdf using the exact language and format provided in order to prevent a rejection and possible delays with your visa request.

5. Letter of Invitation

   A letter of invitation from the company the applicant is visiting. A copy is acceptable. This letter must:

   • Be addressed to the High Commission
   • Be on company letterhead paper
   • Include the name of the applicant
   • Include an acceptance of immigration responsibility for the applicant
   • State the purpose of journey
   • Be dated
   • Bear the stamp of the inviting company
   • Bear the signature and full printed name of the inviting party

   or

   A copy of a Certificat d'Hébergement (Certificate of Accommodation).
   
   

   A copy of this must also be carried with the applicants passport whilst travelling.

6. Proof of Travel Arrangements

   Details of travel arrangements. These must be provided as:

   • A colour copy of the flight confirmation showing onward/return travel
   • All documents required for the next destination

7. Photocopy of Certain Application Materials

   A photocopy of the following document(s) must be submitted:

   • A clear colour photocopy of the applicant's Letter of Invitation

   • A clear colour photocopy of the Certificate d'hebergement 

8. Visa Application Form

   One fully completed and signed application form with an original signature (do not print double sided).

9. VisasDirect Order Confirmation

   Provide the VisasDirect Order Form included in this kit.

   Please note that all payments will only be made upon completion of the visa application process.

10. Multiple Entry Applicants

    A six month multiple entry visa is only available to applicants who have had previous visas and declared this in Q.13 on the visa form.Applicants are advised that the issuance of a six month multiple entry visa is not guaranteed and is issued solely at the visa officers discretion.

    The High Commission may issue a visa that is of a shorter validity than requested but at the cost of the requested validity. The High Commission's decision will be final and cannot be contested by VisasDirect