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๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ถ Does an Iraqi need a visa for the Republic of the Congo ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฌ?

Visa required

Yes. Iraqi 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 Iraqi 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 ยท Currency: Central African CFA franc (XAF, Fr) ยท Official languages: French, Kikongo, Lingala ยท 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); for type G plugs bring a travel adapter for the Republic of the Congo's sockets (C, E).

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

The other way round

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Congolese passport holders visiting Iraq: Congolese passport holders need a visa for Iraq, and it can be applied for online as an e-Visa before travelling.

The Iraqi passport at a glance

11visa-free
1ETA
15visa on arrival
45e-Visa
126visa required

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Questions

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

Iraqi 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 Iraq?

Congolese passport holders need a visa for Iraq, and it can be applied for online as an e-Visa before travelling.