Business visa
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05 Sep 2019
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Business Visa from Nigeria to Congo
- Nigerians who intend to travel to the Congo to engage in business activities are eligible to apply for the Congolese business visa.
- Negotiating and signing of business contracts during business meetings is part of the activities that holders of the business visa can engage in while in the Congo.
- Nigerians can also attend conferences, trade fairs, and business summits with the business visa.
- Travellers who will be attending conferences in the country should ensure they register for the conference before leaving their country as they are required to provide proof of registration for the visa application.
- A letter from your employer confirming awareness and allowance of business leave is required. The letter should also state the purpose of your business travel to the Congo and the duration of your visit to the country.
- The letter must also indicate who will be financially responsible for you while you are in the Congo (your employer or the partner company in the Congo).
- An official letter of invitation from the partner company written on the company’s letterhead stating the nature of the business being performed should be provided. The letter should be addressed to “The Embassy of the Republic of Congo” and must be stamped by the local Department of Immigration.
- If you will be visiting more than one company, a letter of invitation from each company you will be visiting is required.
- The Certificate of Business Registration and the Income Tax Return of the host company is required.
- If there has been any previous dealing between your company and the partner Congolese company, proof of this should be submitted.
- A receipt indicating that payment has been made for visa application is required.
- Documents which show that you have the incentive of returning to Nigeria at the end of your trip should be provided.
- Applicants are advised to be immunized against yellow fever before travelling to the Congo.
