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🇱🇰 Does a Sri Lankan 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

You need a travel adapter: the Republic of the Congo uses plug types C, E, Sri Lanka uses D, G, M.

More about entering the Republic of the Congo →

Easier destinations near the Republic of the Congo for Sri Lankan passport holders

• 🇨🇲 Cameroon — e-Visa
• 🇹🇩 Chad — e-Visa
• 🇨🇩 DR Congo — 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 Sri Lanka: Congolese passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Sri Lanka, usually at the airport or land border.

The Sri Lankan passport at a glance

All destinations for Sri Lanka passport holders → · Who needs a visa for the Republic of the Congo →

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