Embassy of the Democratic Republic of the Congo in Rome

The DRC requires advance authorisation for almost all foreign travellers — there is no visa on arrival at any entry point. Two routes are available: the official e-visa platform at evisa.gouv.cd (administered by the Direction Générale de Migration, DGM) for short stays of up to 7 days through the VAP system (Visa AéroPortuaire / Airport Visa), valid at major international airports including Kinshasa N'djili and Goma; or traditional applications at this embassy for tourist, business, work, residence, or study visas. Embassy applications require a passport valid at least six months beyond entry, application form, photo, mandatory yellow fever vaccination certificate (vaccinated at least 10 days before arrival), an officially certified letter of invitation (stamped by the host or the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Kinshasa, which can speed up applications referred there for a decision), accommodation confirmation, return ticket, and proof of funds. Embassy processing typically takes two to three weeks. International flights carry an exit tax of approximately US$55 (US$50 airport tax + US$5 boarding fee); domestic flights approximately US$10. Yellow fever vaccination, registration with the local DGM office for residents, and a ban on exporting Congolese francs (CDF) are strictly enforced.

The embassy's economic section supports bilateral trade promotion and business matchmaking between Congolese and Italian companies.

Consular appointments are booked through the embassy's official channels.