Republic of the Congo

Who needs a visa for Republic of the Congo?

Of 198 nationalities, 5 enter Republic of the Congo with no paperwork at all. The rest: 10 can get a visa at the border and 183 must be approved before they travel.

We have not found a Republic of the Congo government portal we can link to with confidence, so we link to none โ€” a lookalike is worse than nothing. Apply through Republic of the Congo's own immigration service or its embassy.

What do you need?

Who needs what

Visa free 5

Nothing to apply for and nothing to pay before you travel.

Visa on arrival 10

Issued at the border rather than beforehand. Bring the fee in cash in the currency the border post accepts. It is a permission, not a guarantee.

Visa required 183

You must apply and be approved before you travel. Airlines will refuse to board you without it.