Biometric Passport

Instructions For The Issuance Of The New Passport

The entire procedure is conducted digitally through the official platform:
www.passeport.gouv.cd
 The steps to follow are as follows:

1. Obtaining the TIN (Tax Identification Number) – Free of charge

  • Mandatory for all passport applications. 
  • Online registration through the e-TIN platform
  • Estimated processing time: 24 hours after submission.

2. Pre-registration on the website: www.passeport.gouv.cd

  • Creation of a user account; 
  • Completion of the passport application form; 
  • Generation of the QR code and payment of USD 75 + bank charges
  • Printing of the proof of payment.

3. Appointment scheduling before visiting the Embassy

  • By email: info@drcinqatar.org 
  • By telephone: +974 4464 5924 

NB: No applicant will be received without a prior appointment.
Documents to be submitted to the Embassy prior to biometric capture

The documents may be sent by email or submitted physically at the Embassy:

  • Duly completed and signed passport application form; 
  • Proof of payment made through the Equity BCDC platform
  • Nationality certificate or equivalent document (for first-time applications); 
  • Copy of the national identity card or residence permit; 
  • Copy of the previous passport, if available; 
  • Birth certificate, accompanied by a supplementary court judgment where necessary; 
  • Parental authorization for minors.

Validation and Biometric Capture

After the documents have been validated by the competent services (ANR), the Embassy will contact the applicant to schedule an appointment for the capture of biometric data.


Passport Processing and Collection

  • Once biometric capture has been completed, the data will be transmitted to the Printing Centre in Kinshasa
  • Once printed, the passport will be shipped to Doha
  • The applicant will be contacted upon receipt of the passport for collection.

Estimated processing time: 20 working days from the date of biometric capture.

Message to the Congolese Community

The Embassy invites Congolese nationals residing in Qatar to follow this new, modern, fast and secure procedure for obtaining the biometric passport.