Congo · Entry rules

Who needs a visa for Congo?

Entry rules for Congo by nationality, for short tourist or business visits, from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Francophonie and Congolese Abroad (Republic of the Congo), checked 4 Nov 2026.

In brief

No nationality can visit Congo without a visa under its official rules. 1 get a visa on arrival. Everyone else, 191 nationalities, needs a visa.

Visa-free: 0
On arrival: 1
eVisa or ETA: 0
Visa required: 191

About 7.9 bn people (100% of the world's other nationalities by population) need a visa arranged before they travel to Congo: a visa, an eVisa or a visa only with another permit.

Checked 4 Nov 2026Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Francophonie and Congolese AbroadDR Congo, Central African Republic, Cameroon and 3 more: not verified (the source leaves them unclear)6 nationalities not covered by the official sourceReport a change

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Congo entry rules at a glance

Group	Stay	Nationalities	Examples	Source
Visa on arrival	Not stated	1	Rwanda	Secrétariat Général du Gouvernement, Republic of the Congo
Visa required	As granted	191	India, China, United States, Indonesia	Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Francophonie and Congolese Abroad

Visa on arrival: Rwanda

1 nationality

Visa issued free of charge on arrival, under the Congo-Rwanda agreement signed 24 Nov 2021.

Rwanda

Source: Secrétariat Général du Gouvernement, Republic of the Congo (Décret n°2023-1543 du 15 septembre 2023), checked 4 Nov 2026Est ratifié l'accord de coopération, signé le 24 novembre 2021 entre le Gouvernement de la République du Congo et le Gouvernement de la République du Rwanda relatif à l'exemption de visa pour les détenteurs de passeport diplomatique et de service et l'obtention de visa sans frais à l'arrivée pour les détenteurs de passeport ordinaireIn English: The cooperation agreement signed on 24 November 2021 between the Governments of the Republic of the Congo and of Rwanda on visa exemption for diplomatic and service passport holders and a free visa on arrival for ordinary passport holders is ratified.

Visa required: India, China, the US and 188 more

191 nationalities

Apply before you travel at an embassy or consulate of Congo, or the visa centre it names.

Nationalities not listed above: the official source says so in as many words.

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Francophonie and Congolese Abroad (Republic of the Congo), checked 4 Nov 2026La plupart des voyageurs ont besoin d'un visa pour entrer en République du Congo. Vous pouvez demander un visa touristique ou un visa d'affaires auprès de l'ambassade ou du consulat congolais le plus proche.In English: Most travellers need a visa to enter the Republic of the Congo. You can apply for a tourist or business visa at the nearest Congolese embassy or consulate.

Where to apply

A visa is applied for at an embassy or consulate of Congo, or the visa centre it names, in the country where you live.

These rules cover ordinary passports and short visits; work, study and transit have their own rules.

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FAQ

Do I need a visa to visit Congo?

It depends on your passport: 1 get a visa on arrival and 191 need a visa. Choose your passport above.

Do Indian citizens need a visa for Congo?

Yes. Indian citizens need a visa before they travel to Congo (Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Francophonie and Congolese Abroad (Republic of the Congo), checked 4 Nov 2026).

Do US citizens need a visa for Congo?

Yes. US citizens need a visa before they travel to Congo (Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Francophonie and Congolese Abroad (Republic of the Congo), checked 4 Nov 2026).

Sources and changes

Secrétariat Général du Gouvernement, Republic of the Congo (Décret n°2023-1543 du 15 septembre 2023)sgg.cg · checked 4 Nov 2026
Foreign Ministry: foreigners travelling to the Republic of the Congodiplobrazza.net · checked 4 Nov 2026
Embassy of the Republic of the Congo in France: visa categories and online applicationgirafe.ambacongofr.org · checked 4 Nov 2026
Law 29-2017 on entry and stay of foreigners (Journal officiel 2017-38)sgg.cg · checked 4 Nov 2026

4 Nov 2026All groups checked against Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Francophonie and Congolese Abroad (Republic of the Congo). No change since.

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