Where can Republic of the Congo passport holders travel?
22 countries are visa-free for Republic of the Congo passport holders. Add 19 with a visa on arrival, 4 with an online eTA and 35 with an eVisa, and you can visit 80 countries without applying at an embassy.
Comparing with another site? Counting only visa-free entry and visa on arrival gives 41; some sites also leave out eTAs and eVisas or still use rules that have changed. 26 rules on this page are backed by a cited official or authoritative source, shown next to the country. In our latest audit (27 October 2026), 192 of 198 destinations matched IATA Timatic, the database airlines check (via Wikipedia), or were confirmed with an official source; 6 are still being checked. How we check visa rules
Source: Passport Index dataset (visualpharm/visa-free-dataset, updated 2026-11-02) + 194 sourced corrections (last checked 2026-11-07). Page built 11 November 2026. Report an error
Visa free 22
Visa on arrival 19
eTA (online travel authorization) 4
GhanaFlights~$65/day
About $65 a day
Official site: evisa.immigration.gov.ghSource: Ghana Immigration Service and Ministry of Foreign Affairs: official eVisa portal, eligibility checker (per-nationality result read for all 198 passports on 2026-10-06) (checked 6 October 2026)
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SeychellesFlights90 days · ~$90/day
90 days · About $90 a day
Official site: seychelles.govtas.comSource: Seychelles Electronic Border System (official) and Tourism Seychelles (checked 24 September 2026)
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eVisa (apply online) 35
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LiberiaFlights30 days · ~$0/day
30 days · About $0 a day
Official site: visaonarrival.lis.gov.lrSource: Liberia Immigration Service: official Visa on Arrival portal (read in a browser); excluded nationalities from the LIS launch statement of 2025-03-11 (checked 6 October 2026)
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NigeriaFlights~$20/day
About $20 a day
US advisory: Reconsider travel
Official site: evisa.immigration.gov.ngSource: DLA Piper (law firm), summarising the Nigeria Immigration Service e-Visa rollout of 1 May 2025 (checked 24 September 2026)
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Sierra LeoneFlights~$40/day
About $40 a day
Official site: evisa.slSource: Sierra Leone Immigration Department, official eVisa system: result shown per nationality on the application form (read in a browser) (checked 30 September 2026)
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VanuatuFlights~$100/day
About $100 a day
Official site: evisa.gov.vuSource: Vanuatu Immigration and Passport Services: official eVisa portal (checked 25 September 2026)
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Embassy visa required for 118 countries
Afghanistan, Algeria, Andorra, Angola, Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Belgium, Belize, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Brunei, Bulgaria, Canada, Cape Verde, Chile, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Dominican Republic, Egypt, El Salvador, Eritrea, Estonia, Eswatini, Fiji, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Grenada, Guatemala, Guyana, Honduras, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, India, Iraq, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kiribati, Kosovo, Kuwait, Laos, Latvia, Lebanon, Lesotho, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Mali, Malta, Marshall Islands, Mexico, Moldova, Monaco, Montenegro, Myanmar, Namibia, Nauru, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Niger, North Korea, North Macedonia, Norway, Oman, Palestinian Territory, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Saint Lucia, San Marino, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Solomon Islands, South Korea, Spain, Sudan, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Tunisia, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Vatican City, Venezuela, Yemen
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Changing planes with a Republic of the Congo passport
These rules cover connecting flights where you stay in the airport's international transit area. Leaving it, changing airports or collecting your bags means entering the country, which needs the entry visa.
Schengen area
Airport transit visa needed in France, Greece and Spain, not at other Schengen airports
Who is exempt
Not needed with a valid Schengen visa or residence permit, a valid visa for Canada, Japan or the US, a US, Canadian, Japanese or UK residence permit, or as a family member of an EU citizen.
United Kingdom
Direct airside transit visa (DATV) needed
Who is exempt
Not needed with a valid visa for Australia, Canada, New Zealand or the US, a permanent residence permit from one of those countries, or an EEA or Swiss residence permit or long-stay (D) visa. A Schengen short-stay visa does not count.
United States
US visa needed, even to change planes, and the US has suspended or restricted visas for this nationality (Proclamation 10998)
Who is exempt
A valid US visitor (B) visa also covers transit.
Canada
Canadian visa needed, even to change planes (a transit visa for stays of 48 hours or less)
Who is exempt
US lawful permanent residents can transit without a Canadian visa or eTA.
Australia
Australian transit visa (subclass 771) needed, even to change planes (free, up to 72 hours)
Who is exempt
Not needed with an Indian official passport or most diplomatic passports. Transit without a visa does not apply to refugees or stateless travellers.
Singapore
No transit visa needed
Only while you stay in the transit area of Changi Airport. Some low-cost airlines make you clear immigration to collect your bags or check in for the next flight; Singapore's entry rules then apply. Ask your airline if unsure.
United Arab Emirates
No transit visa needed
Only while you stay in the transit area (Dubai, Abu Dhabi and other UAE airports). To leave the airport, for example on separate tickets, you need a pre-arranged 48- or 96-hour transit visa, sponsored by a UAE airline, unless your passport enters visa-free or on arrival.
Qatar (Doha)
No transit visa needed
Only while you stay in the transit area of Hamad International Airport (Doha). To leave the airport, for example on separate tickets, you need to be able to enter Qatar. Qatar Airways passengers with a layover of at least 6 hours who cannot enter visa-free can apply for a transit visa (up to 4 days) at the Discover Qatar Transit Desk in the airport.
Recent rule changes for Republic of the Congo passports
Cape Verde · 1 January 2026
Cabo Verde ended visa on arrival: get a visa from an embassy before you travel
United States · 1 January 2026
The US suspended entry for your nationality (Proclamation 10998)
Already hold a visa or residence permit?
- With a US visa10 more countries, with official sources
- With a UK visa8 more countries, with official sources
- With a Schengen visa15 more countries, with official sources
- With a Schengen residence permit11 more countries, with official sources
- With a US green card10 more countries, with official sources
- With a UK residence permit4 more countries, with official sources
Republic of the Congo passport: common questions
How many countries can Republic of the Congo passport holders visit without a visa?
22 countries are visa-free for Republic of the Congo passport holders. Counting 19 with a visa on arrival, 4 with an online eTA and 35 with an eVisa, they can visit 80 countries without applying at an embassy. The other 118 countries require an embassy visa.
Which countries are visa-free for Republic of the Congo passport holders?
Republic of the Congo passport holders can enter these 22 countries visa-free: Barbados, Benin, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Côte d'Ivoire, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Dominica, Gabon, Gambia, Haiti, Kenya, Maldives, Mauritius, Micronesia, Philippines, Rwanda, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Samoa, Senegal, Singapore and Togo.
Why do other websites show a different number for the Republic of the Congo passport?
Websites count different things. Wandava counts every way in without an embassy: visa-free (22), visa on arrival (19), online eTA (4) and eVisa (35), 80 in all. Counting only entry with no step before you travel (visa-free and visa on arrival) gives 41, and visa-free alone gives 22. When an online visa needs a local sponsor or a full set of supporting documents, Wandava counts it as an embassy visa, not an eVisa.
Which countries give Republic of the Congo passport holders a visa on arrival?
Republic of the Congo passport holders can get a visa on arrival in these 19 countries: Bangladesh, Burundi, Cambodia, Comoros, Djibouti, Ethiopia, Guinea-Bissau, Iran, Macau, Madagascar, Malawi, Mozambique, Nepal, Palau, Sri Lanka, Tanzania, Timor-Leste, Tuvalu and Zambia. A fee may apply.
Where do Republic of the Congo passport holders need an eTA or eVisa?
An online eTA is needed for Ghana, Morocco, Seychelles and Suriname. An eVisa, applied for online before you fly, is needed for Albania, Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bhutan, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Cuba, Ecuador, Equatorial Guinea, Guinea, Indonesia, Kyrgyzstan, Liberia, Libya, Malaysia, Mauritania, Mongolia, Nigeria, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Qatar, Saint Kitts and Nevis, São Tomé and Principe, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Africa, South Sudan, Syria, Tajikistan, Thailand, Uganda, Vanuatu, Vietnam and Zimbabwe.
Can a US, UK or Schengen visa help Republic of the Congo passport holders visit more countries?
Yes. Holding a valid visa opens more countries that Republic of the Congo passport holders can enter without an embassy visa: 11 more with a US visa, 9 more with a UK visa and 44 more with a Schengen visa. Conditions apply, and each rule links to its official source.
Where can Republic of the Congo passport holders with a Schengen residence permit, UK residence permit or US green card travel?
A valid residence permit opens more countries that Republic of the Congo passport holders can enter without an embassy visa: 11 more with a US green card, 5 more with a UK residence permit and 40 more with a Schengen residence permit. A Schengen residence permit allows stays of up to 90 days in any 180 in the other Schengen countries. Conditions apply, and each rule links to its official source.
Do Republic of the Congo passport holders need a transit visa?
Schengen area: airport transit visa needed in France, Greece and Spain, not at other Schengen airports. United Kingdom: direct airside transit visa (DATV) needed. United States: US visa needed, even to change planes, and the US has suspended or restricted visas for this nationality (Proclamation 10998). Canada: Canadian visa needed, even to change planes (a transit visa for stays of 48 hours or less). Australia: Australian transit visa (subclass 771) needed, even to change planes (free, up to 72 hours). Singapore: no transit visa needed. United Arab Emirates: no transit visa needed. Qatar (Doha): no transit visa needed. Some visas and residence permits exempt you; the transit section on this page lists them with official sources.
How up to date is this Republic of the Congo passport information?
The visa data comes from the Passport Index dataset (visualpharm/visa-free-dataset, updated 2026-11-02) + 194 sourced corrections (last checked 2026-11-07). This page was built on 11 November 2026. Entry rules change, so confirm with the destination's official website or embassy before you travel.