🇨🇩 Dr Congo · Employer-sponsored work
Carte de Travail d'Étranger — Ordinary (with Visa d'Établissement de Travail) — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Minimum monthly income | €262 |
| Minimum annual salary | USD 3,600 |
| Proof of savings | €4,359 |
| Minimum investment | €21,795 |
| Job offer | Required |
| Employer sponsor | Required |
| Age range | 18–60 |
Costs
| Application / consular fee | €131 |
Duration & renewal
Initial stay: 12 months.
How to apply
- Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
- Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://evisa.gouv.cd.
- Typical processing: ~21 days.
Frequently asked
How much income do I need?
You must show €262.
Sources & verification
Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.
“Apply and pay the administrative fees ... Please fill the application form (e-visa application portal landing page; no salary text for the work permit)”
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Informational only, not legal or immigration advice. Requirements change — always confirm on the official government source linked above before applying. Last verified 2026-06-24.