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U.S. Passport Services
1. Select Visa Type
2. Select Office/State
3a. Check Requirements
3b. Fill & Print Application
4. Fill Online Order Form
Passport
Please send TDS your current valid and signed passport. It must not expire within 6 months and must have at least one blank visa page. If you do not have any blank visa pages in your passport, TDS can assist you in applying for additional pages. If your passport expires within 6 months, you must renew your passport and then we will secure your visa with the new passport.
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Proof of Departure
Please send a copy of your round trip airline tickets, or itinerary or e-ticket, or letter of confirmation from a travel agent. The itinerary must show the applicant's name, date of arrival and departure from the country, and flight information. The Embassy does not recommend purchasing your ticket prior to a visa being issued.
Invitation Letter
Letter of Invitation must be typewritten and notarized in the Republic of Congo, stating the nature of the trip, the name and address of a reference to be visited in the Republic of Congo. This letter must be addressed to the Embassy of the Republic of Congo, Visa Section.
OR
Applicants Hotel Reservation(s).
TDS Service Fee
| Type | Price | Processing Time |
|---|---|---|
| Regular | $55.00 | 3-4 Business Days |
| Rush | $75.00 | 3 Business Days or less |
Consular Fees
| Type | Entry | Price | Period of stay | Validity | Processing Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regular | Single | $125.00 | Up to One Month | 3 Months | 3-4 Business Days |
| Rush | Single | $125.00 | Up to One Month | 3 Months | 3 Business Days or less |
Application Form
TDS Order Form
You must complete the Online Order Form.
The order form gives TDS your name, address, shipping information and payment method. Multiple applicants can be entered using one order form. You only need to complete one TDS order form per request. Please print two copies of the confirmation page. Include one copy with the documents you ship to TDS and keep one copy for your records.
While completing the online order form in this step, you will be asked how you want to pay TDS fees. You may pay our fees online with a credit card or enclose a personal or business check or money order.
Shipping Address
Please forward the completed requirements detailed above to:
TRAVEL DOCUMENT SYSTEMS, INC.,
925 Fifteenth Street N.W. Suite 300
Washington, D.C. 20005
Urgent applications should be shipped to TDS using only the FedEx Company.
Please use FedEx Priority Overnight. Do NOT ship "First Overnight." This will delay the delivery of your package.
FedEx Fees
| FedEx Return Shipping |  |
|---|---|
| Continental USA Only | Price |
| Next Business Day - up to 3 passports | $27.00 |
| Next Business Day - 4 or more passports | $30.00 |
| Saturday Delivery | $41.00 |
| Alaska, Puerto Rico, Hawaii, USVI | Price |
| Next Day Letter (No Saturday Delivery) | $39.00 |
| International | Price |
| Call for a quote. | Call. |
Additional Helpful Information (Visa Notes)
The CONGO tourist visa is usually valid for three months from date issued, for a stay in Congo not to exceed 30 days.
Long stay visas are no longer issued by the Embassy of Republic of Congo, a short stay of up to 30 days is the maximum.
Canadian residents may apply for visa through Washington D.C.
Passport must have at least six months remaining validity and contain at least one blank visa page for visa to be issued. TDS can assist with obtaining U.S. Passports, whether new issue, renewal, or obtaining additional visa pages for a valid passport.
All visa fees are NON-REFUNDABLE.
Register with U.S. Embassy
Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP)
By connecting on the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program, State Department will be able to assist you better in the case of an emergency, such as if you lose your passport or it is stolen while you are abroad.
