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Republic of the Congo visa requirements by passport

Holders of 15 passports can enter Republic of the Congo without applying at an embassy: 5 visa-free and 10 with a visa on arrival. The other 183 need an embassy visa.

Source: Passport Index dataset (visualpharm/visa-free-dataset, updated 2026-06-14) + 181 sourced corrections (last checked 2026-10-15). Page built 15 October 2026. Report an error

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Daily cost (estimate)
~$55 per day
Best weather
Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
Main airport
BZV
US travel advisory
Level 2: Exercise increased caution

Pick your passport to see the entry rule for Republic of the Congo, how long you can stay and a flight search.

Entry rules for Republic of the Congo by passport

Visa free5 passports

Show your passport at the border. Bring proof of your return trip.

On arrival10 passports

Get the visa at the airport or border when you land. A fee may apply.

Embassy visa required for 183 passports

Republic of the Congo entry: common questions

Which passports can enter Republic of the Congo without a visa?

Holders of 5 passports can enter Republic of the Congo visa-free: Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Equatorial Guinea and Gabon.

Which passports get a visa on arrival in Republic of the Congo?

Holders of these 10 passports can get a visa on arrival in Republic of the Congo: Benin, Burkina Faso, Côte d'Ivoire, Mauritania, Morocco, Niger, Rwanda, Senegal, Togo and United Arab Emirates. A fee may apply.

How up to date are these Republic of the Congo entry rules?

The visa data comes from the Passport Index dataset (visualpharm/visa-free-dataset, updated 2026-06-14) + 181 sourced corrections (last checked 2026-10-15). This page was built on 15 October 2026. Entry rules change, so confirm with Republic of the Congo's official immigration website or embassy before you travel.