The Tourist Visa visa
Up to 30 daysThe tourist visa for the Republic of the Congo, allowing a stay of up to 30 days to visit Brazzaville, the Congo River and the Odzala rainforest.
About the Tourist Visa visa
For travellers who are not visa-exempt, the tourist visa is obtained from a Congolese diplomatic mission before departure, as visas are not issued at ports of entry and there is no eVisa. We review every document so your application is approved without delays.
How Republic of the Congo eVisa Process Works
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Fill Form
Complete the simple online form.
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Make Payment
Pay securely online.
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Upload Document
AI verifies your documents instantly.
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Submitted to Immigration
Sent to Republic of the Congo Immigration.
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Get Your Visa
Delivered to your email.
Who is eligible
- CEMAC members are visa-free.
- Everyone else applies for the tourist visa in advance.
Documents required for a Republic of the Congo visa
Prepare the following documents and information to complete your application smoothly.
Passport valid for at least six months with a blank page.
01Valid passport with at least 6 months validity.
A recent passport-style photograph.
02White background, face centred, no glasses.
A yellow-fever vaccination certificate.
03Clear, colour scan or photo.
A notarised invitation letter or hotel reservation and a return ticket.
04Return ticket or confirmed itinerary.
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Processing time
The tourist visa is issued by a Congolese diplomatic mission, usually within about ten days.
Extension
Tourist stays can be extended at the immigration service in Brazzaville before the visa expires.
Prices are all-inclusive and confirmed in the application — no hidden government or service fees added later.
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How we reviewed this page
VerifiedVisitsVisa follows strict sourcing guidelines. The Republic of the Congo visa information on this page is verified against official government sources and reviewed by our visa specialists. We avoid using tertiary references and update this page as entry requirements change.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Official Republic of the Congo visa portal
Official SourceOfficialRepublic of the Congo Immigration
Immigration & entry-requirement notices
Official SourceOfficialIATA Travel Centre
Documentation database
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