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🇨🇩 Does a Congolese need a visa for the Republic of the Congo 🇨🇬?

What this means for your trip

You apply at an embassy, consulate or authorised visa centre of the destination, usually with an application form, passport photos, bank statements, travel itinerary and accommodation bookings.

Processing takes days to weeks, and some embassies require an interview; start the application well before your trip.

Your passport should normally be valid for at least six months beyond your planned departure date and have blank pages for stamps; many countries apply this rule.

Republic of the Congo at a glance

Capital: Brazzaville · Currency: Central African CFA franc (XAF, Fr) · Official languages: French, Kikongo, Lingala · Calling code: +242

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.

Plugs and voltage

Your plugs fit: every plug type used in DR Congo (C, E) works with sockets in the Republic of the Congo. Mains voltage differs (the Republic of the Congo: 230 V; DR Congo: 220 V): most phone and laptop chargers accept 100–240 V, but single-voltage devices such as some hair dryers need a converter.

More about entering the Republic of the Congo →

Easier destinations near the Republic of the Congo for Congolese passport holders

• 🇨🇲 Cameroon — e-Visa
• 🇹🇩 Chad — e-Visa
• 🇬🇶 Equatorial Guinea — e-Visa
• 🇬🇦 Gabon — e-Visa
• 🇸🇸 South Sudan — e-Visa
• 🇸🇹 São Tomé and Príncipe — e-Visa

The other way round

🇨🇬 Congolese passport holders visiting DR Congo: Congolese passport holders can visit DR Congo without a visa for up to 90 days.

The Congolese passport at a glance

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