The DRC Government is committed to facilitating the travels of Congolese Nationals living abroad and the Embassy in the US will assist Congolese Nationals with DRC Passport issuance, renewals and “Tenant-Lieu”. We may be able to provide a travel document if you cannot get a replacement passport in time to travel to DRC.
Please note that the travel document or the Tenant Lieu allows Congolese Nationals to travel one way to the DRC.
Travel Document
We may be able to provide a travel document if you cannot get a replacement passport in time to travel to DRC. The travel document or the Tenant Lieu allows Congolese Nationals to travel one way to the DRC.
Please see below for further information about the requirements.
Passport for Congolese Nationals
Please be advised that the Embassy will not be able to provide a precise processing time as the average waiting time is up to 90 days. Please be advised that the Embassy does not issue passports, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) in Kinshasa Congo issues all passports and the Embassy will forward all information to the MFA for processing. We thank you for your patience throughout this process.
Please see below for further information about the requirements.
1. Completed “tenant-lieu de Passeport” application form.
2. Copy of your current/previous Congolese passport (please note that the passport cannot be valid for more than 6 months beyond the expiry date). • If your passport is lost or stolen, please provide a written police report.
3. 2 recent passport photos (Not older than 6 months).
4. Copy of your proof of valid residence (Green card, study visa/I-20, work permit/employment authorization).
5. Money order of $50 (payable to The Embassy of the DRC).
6. A pre-paid return shipping label or pre-paid return envelope with stamps and tracking number (to return your document when it is ready).
FOR A CONGOLESE PASSPORT APPLICATION
1. Completed passport application form.
2. Copy of your current/previous Congolese passport (ID page).
3. If your passport is lost or stolen, please provide a written police report.
4. 2 recent passport photos (Not older than 6 months).
5. Copy of your proof of residence (Green card, study visa/I-20, work permit/employment authorization).
6. Payment by money order (payable to The Embassy of the DRC).
7. The price for the biometric passport is $285.
8. A pre-paid return mailing envelope with stamps and tracking number to mail the passport to you once it is ready (FedEx, UPS or USPS).
Payment is only accepted by money order, certified check or company-issued checks, and must be made payable in US dollars to: