Democratic Republic of Congo: New Documentary Requirement for Settlement Visa and Long-Term Work Permit Renewal and Departure
February 8, 2023
The Finance Ministry of the Democratic Republic of Congo issued a directive requiring all foreign nationals living and working in the country to submit their personal tax clearance certificate when renewing settlement visas or long-term work permits for work purposes. This requirement also applies to foreign nationals requesting authorization to depart the Democratic Republic of Congo at the end of their assignment. The tax clearance certificate is intended to promote tax compliance by those living and working in the country.
This alert is for informational purposes only. If you have any questions, please contact the global immigration professional with whom you work at Fragomen or send an email to [email protected].
Explore more at Fragomen
Blog post
Partner Hyla Kaplan Rosenberg and Senior Associate Elizabeth Brettschneider discuss the eligibility and application process for marriage-based green cards for foreign nationals married to US citizens.
Video
Neste Mobility Minute, a Sócia Diana Quintas explora a proposta de Visto Verde do Brasil.
Podcast
Senior Manager Lindiwe Mapota interviews Director Johannes Kgotso Tiba on the long-anticipated publication of the Points-Based Immigration System (PBIS).
Blog post
Senior Consultant Lauren Penny and Consultant Daniel Heymann discuss how Israel is leading the charge with AI and immigration.
Fragomen news
Partner Ryan Freel is elected to the Houston Relocation Professionals' Board of Directors for 2025.
Blog post
UK Government Affairs Strategy Lead Shuyeb Muquit dives into the UK's shifting net migration trends.
Blog post
Senior Immigration Consultant Konstantin Schmid shares what employers and workers need to know about 2025 Swiss immigration quotas.
Media mentions
Senior Manager Deirdre Murray discusses the recent legislative changes to Ireland’s employment permits.
Fragomen news
Fragomen's Gemma Hyslop, Andreia Florina Ghimis and Ana Sofia Walsh review ODI Global's new report.
Blog post
Partner Jo Antoons and Lead Analyst Dominic Dietrich discuss Skills Mobility Partnerships (SMPs) in Europe, which are agreements aimed at facilitating cross-border training and migration to address labor shortages.
Fragomen news
Senior Manager Stephen McCrea discusses the key immigration priorities of various NGOs in Ireland ahead of the 2024 general election.
Media mentions
Partner Aaron Blumberg discusses how new US immigration policies might impact international students and the OPT program.
Blog post
Partner Hyla Kaplan Rosenberg and Senior Associate Elizabeth Brettschneider discuss the eligibility and application process for marriage-based green cards for foreign nationals married to US citizens.
Video
Neste Mobility Minute, a Sócia Diana Quintas explora a proposta de Visto Verde do Brasil.
Podcast
Senior Manager Lindiwe Mapota interviews Director Johannes Kgotso Tiba on the long-anticipated publication of the Points-Based Immigration System (PBIS).
Blog post
Senior Consultant Lauren Penny and Consultant Daniel Heymann discuss how Israel is leading the charge with AI and immigration.
Fragomen news
Partner Ryan Freel is elected to the Houston Relocation Professionals' Board of Directors for 2025.
Blog post
UK Government Affairs Strategy Lead Shuyeb Muquit dives into the UK's shifting net migration trends.
Blog post
Senior Immigration Consultant Konstantin Schmid shares what employers and workers need to know about 2025 Swiss immigration quotas.
Media mentions
Senior Manager Deirdre Murray discusses the recent legislative changes to Ireland’s employment permits.
Fragomen news
Fragomen's Gemma Hyslop, Andreia Florina Ghimis and Ana Sofia Walsh review ODI Global's new report.
Blog post
Partner Jo Antoons and Lead Analyst Dominic Dietrich discuss Skills Mobility Partnerships (SMPs) in Europe, which are agreements aimed at facilitating cross-border training and migration to address labor shortages.
Fragomen news
Senior Manager Stephen McCrea discusses the key immigration priorities of various NGOs in Ireland ahead of the 2024 general election.
Media mentions
Partner Aaron Blumberg discusses how new US immigration policies might impact international students and the OPT program.