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🇨🇬 Who needs a visa for the Republic of the Congo?

U.S. State Department travel advisory for the Republic of the Congo: Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution (updated 2 October 2024). It is written for U.S. citizens; read the advisory before you book.

World map: which passports can enter the Republic of the Congo visa-free, with an ETA, e-Visa, visa on arrival or with a visa

Travel essentials for the Republic of the Congo

CapitalBrazzaville
CurrencyCentral African CFA franc (XAF, Fr)
Official languagesFrench, Kikongo, Lingala
Calling code+242
Plugs and voltagetype C, E · 230 V
Internet domain.cg

Neighbouring countries: 🇦🇴 Angola, 🇨🇲 Cameroon, 🇨🇫 Central African Republic, 🇨🇩 DR Congo, 🇬🇦 Gabon

Visa requirements by passport

Entry requirements for the Republic of the Congo by passport, grouped from visa-free to visa required. Data updated September 2026; confirm with an embassy of the Republic of the Congo before you travel.

Visa-free (6)

Visa on arrival (9)

e-Visa (2)

Visa required (181)