DR CongoInvestment
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The Ordinary Establishment Visa (Diamond and Gold Comptoirs subtype) is for a foreigner establishing a diamond or gold trading office (comptoir) in the DRC.
For Diamond and Gold Comptoirs
The stated financial requirement is proof of a USD 50,000 deposit in a local bank. The official source does not state a government fee.
f request from the legal representative of the community or congregation addressed to the Director General of the DGM Approval (photocopy) of the community or ASBL Missionary or service certificate Legal representative’s legalized undertaking to take charge of the project For Diamond and Gold Comptoirs Legalized photocopy of Ministry of Mines approval order Proof of deposit of USD 50,000 in a local bank Legalized photocopy of the New Trade Register Legalized photocopy of National Identification Card Proof of tax status Proof of membership of INPP, INSS and an employers’ union recognized in the DRC. b) Visa d’Etablissement de Travail (1 to 2 years) Issued to foreigners wishing to work under contract in the DRC. The work visa is valid for the same period as
The checked official sources did not provide enough route-specific evidence to confirm how long the investment must be kept and the continuing conditions.
Establishment visas confer resident status and the right to carry out professional or economic activities under the conditions laid down by law. Inclusion of family members is not stated.
These visas confer not only resident status, but also the right to carry out professional or economic activities under the conditions laid down by law.
The Ordinary Establishment Visa is valid for three years. The official source does not state how it is renewed, any longer-term residence or citizenship direction, or what happens to the investment.
a) Visa d’Etablissement Ordinaire (3 years)
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