🇨🇩 Dr Congo · Permanent Settlement
Visa d'Établissement Permanent (Permanent Settlement — 15-year residency) — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Job offer | Required |
| Employer sponsor | Required |
| Work experience | 2+ years |
| Age range | 14–60 |
Costs
| Application / consular fee | €0 |
Duration & renewal
Initial stay: 12 months.
Who can apply
Open to all nationalities.
How to apply
- Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
- Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://drcongo-emb.rs/en/the-d-r-congo/settling-in-the-drc/.
Sources & verification
Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.
Job offer
https://drcongo-emb.rs/en/the-d-r-congo/settling-in-the-drc/ · verified 2026-06-09
Employer sponsor
https://drcongo-emb.rs/en/the-d-r-congo/settling-in-the-drc/ · verified 2026-06-09
Work experience
https://drcongo-emb.rs/en/the-d-r-congo/settling-in-the-drc/ · verified 2026-06-09
Age range
https://drcongo-emb.rs/en/the-d-r-congo/settling-in-the-drc/ · verified 2026-06-09
Application fee
https://drcongo-emb.rs/en/the-d-r-congo/settling-in-the-drc/ · verified 2026-06-09
Open to all nationalities
https://drcongo-emb.rs/en/the-d-r-congo/settling-in-the-drc/ · verified 2026-06-09
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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 2026-06-09.