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French Embassy & Consulates in the Republic of the Congo

  • 1 embassy
  • 1 consulate general

In the Republic of the Congo, France has an embassy in Brazzaville and a consulate general in Pointe-Noire. Citizens of the Republic of the Congo need a visa for France, obtained before travel.

Map: France’s 2 missions in the Republic of the Congo

Map: France’s 2 missions in the Republic of the Congo

French Embassy in Brazzaville

The French embassy is in Brazzaville, the capital of the Republic of the Congo. Its phone number and website are on its page.

French consulates in the Republic of the Congo

France also has a consulate general in Pointe-Noire; its work is consular: passports and documents for its own citizens and, often, visas for visitors.

France visa for citizens of the Republic of the Congo

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France visa requirements for citizens of the Republic of the Congo

  • Uniform Schengen visa (type C) for France – tourism or private visit
  • Long-stay visa (type D) – study, work, family
  • Schengen short-stay visa (type C) – business
  • Schengen short-stay visa (type C) – visiting family or friends
  • Fee: €90
  • 13 required documents

checked 22 October 2026

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Citizens of the Republic of the Congo need a visa for France, obtained before travel. In the Republic of the Congo, applications go to the French embassy in Brazzaville or the consulate in Pointe-Noire, or to a visa centre working for France.

The Republic of the Congo’s missions in France

Missions of the Republic of the Congo in France (5)

In return, the Republic of the Congo has 5 missions in France, including its embassy in Paris.

Good to know

France in the Republic of the Congo

Worldwide, France has 386 missions in 176 countries; 2 of them are in the Republic of the Congo.

Travel to the Republic of the Congo for French citizens

The Republic of the Congo requires French citizens to hold a visa issued in advance. In the Republic of the Congo, French citizens can turn to the French embassy for passports and emergency help.

When French missions in the Republic of the Congo are closed

French missions in the Republic of the Congo close on the Republic of the Congo’s public holidays, the next being Republic Day (Jour de la République) on Saturday 28 November 2026, Christmas Day (Noël) on Friday 25 December 2026 and New Year's Day (Jour de l'An) on Friday 1 January 2027, and usually on some holidays of France, such as Armistice Day (Armistice 1918) on Wednesday 11 November 2026.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the French embassy in the Republic of the Congo?

The French embassy is in Brazzaville.

Does France have consulates in the Republic of the Congo?

Yes, France has a consulate general in Pointe-Noire.

Do citizens of the Republic of the Congo need a visa for France?

France requires citizens of the Republic of the Congo to hold a visa issued in advance.

Do French citizens need a visa for the Republic of the Congo?

French citizens need a visa for the Republic of the Congo, obtained before travel.

Does the Republic of the Congo have an embassy in France?

Yes, the Republic of the Congo has its embassy in Paris, along with 4 other missions in France.