Visitors to the Republic of the Congo must obtain a visa from one of the Republic of the Congo diplomatic missions unless they are citizens from one of the visa-exempt countries or citizens who may obtain a visa on arrival.
Visa policy map
Visa exemption Citizens of the following countries who hold a biometric passport may enter the Republic of Congo without a visa for up to 90 days:
A visa is not required for citizens of China provided their normal passports are endorsed "For Public Affairs".
A visa is not required for holders of a V.I.P Invitation letter.
Date of visa changesVisa-free:
23 October 2017: CEMAC countries – Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Equatorial Guinea and Gabon 1 January 2027: All African Union countries.
Visa on arrival: 9 October 2018: Rwanda and United Arab Emirates
Non-ordinary passports Holders of diplomatic or service category passports of Brazil, China,Russia and holders of diplomatic passports of Portugal and Turkey.Under visa exemption agreement on 15 November 2012; from 13 July 2013 may enter the Republic of the Congo without a visa.
Future changes The Republic of the Congo has signed visa exemption agreements with the following countries, but they have not yet entered into force:
Country Passports Agreement signed on Diplomatic, service March 2015
Visa on arrival Citizens of the following countries may obtain a visa on arrival:
Electronic visa (e-Visa) In April 2019, Congolese authorities announced a plan to introduce an electronic visa in August 2019.Congo: Le visa touristique bientôt électronique Visa applications can already be submitted online at the Republic of the Congo embassy in France website.France Diplomatie - Congo - Formalités d’entréeAmbassade du Congo - France - Services consulaires - Démarches en ligne - Demande de Visa
Transit Passengers with a confirmed onward ticket for a flight to a third country on the same calendar day. They must stay in the international transit area of the airport and have documents required for the next destination.
See also
Visa requirements for Republic of the Congo citizens
References