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🇦🇪 Does an Emirati need a visa for the Republic of the Congo 🇨🇬?

What this means for your trip

A visa on arrival is issued at the port of entry. Expect a fee, a passport photo and sometimes proof of onward travel and accommodation.

Not every airport or land border issues it, and some nationalities are sent to secondary checks; confirm the entry point before you travel.

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

Some of your plugs fit (C); for type G 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; the United Arab Emirates: 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 Emirati passport holders

• 🇦🇴 Angola — Visa-free 30 days
• 🇹🇩 Chad — Visa-free
• 🇬🇶 Equatorial Guinea — Visa-free 90 days
• 🇸🇹 São Tomé and Príncipe — Visa-free 15 days

The other way round

🇨🇬 Congolese passport holders visiting the United Arab Emirates: Congolese passport holders need a visa for the United Arab Emirates, and it can be applied for online as an e-Visa before travelling.

The Emirati passport at a glance

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