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πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Ή Does an Ethiopian need a visa for the Republic of the Congo πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¬?

Visa required

Yes. Ethiopian passport holders need a visa for the Republic of the Congo, applied for at an embassy or consulate of the Republic of the Congo before travelling.

Checked against Wikipedia's list of visa requirements for Ethiopian citizens on 2026-10-04. Entry rules change: confirm with the embassy of the Republic of the Congo or its official government website before you travel.

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 Β· Currency: Central African CFA franc (XAF, Fr) Β· Official languages: French, Kikongo, Lingala Β· 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

Some of your plugs fit (C, E, F); for type J, L plugs bring a travel adapter for the Republic of the Congo's sockets (C, E). Mains voltage differs (the Republic of the Congo: 230 V; Ethiopia: 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 β†’

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

The other way round

πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¬ Congolese passport holders visiting Ethiopia: Congolese passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Ethiopia, usually at the airport or land border.

The Ethiopian passport at a glance

13visa-free
0ETA
28visa on arrival
48e-Visa
109visa required

All destinations for Ethiopia passport holders β†’ Β· Who needs a visa for the Republic of the Congo β†’

Questions

Do Ethiopian citizens need a visa for the Republic of the Congo?

Ethiopian passport holders need a visa for the Republic of the Congo, applied for at an embassy or consulate of the Republic of the Congo before travelling.

Does a Congolese need a visa for Ethiopia?

Congolese passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Ethiopia, usually at the airport or land border.