🇨🇩 Dr Congo · Humanitarian
Refugee Status (Loi 021/2002 — CNR + Geneva 1951 + OAU 1969) — requirements, costs & how to apply
Costs
| Application / consular fee | €87 |
Duration & renewal
Initial stay: 12 months.
How to apply
- Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
- Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://help.unhcr.org/drc/services-et-assistance/demander-lasile-en-rdc/.
Sources & verification
Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.
Application fee
https://help.unhcr.org/drc/services-et-assistance/demander-lasile-en-rdc/ · verified 2026-06-24
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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.