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South African Embassy in the Republic of the Congo

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In the Republic of the Congo, South Africa has an embassy in Brazzaville. South Africa requires a visa from citizens of the Republic of the Congo, available online as an e-Visa.

South African Embassy in Brazzaville

South Africa has its embassy in Brazzaville, the capital; the address on record is Avenue Maréchal Lyautey 82, Brazzaville. The head of mission on record is L M U Kalako. Its phone number and website are on its page.

South Africa visa for citizens of the Republic of the Congo

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South Africa visa requirements for citizens of the Republic of the Congo

  • Visitor's visa – holiday, business meetings, conferences (section 11)
  • Transit visa
  • Study, work and long-stay visas – brief
  • Fee: ZAR 425
  • 6 required documents

checked 22 October 2026

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Citizens of the Republic of the Congo need a visa for South Africa, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa. The application is made online on the official portal of South Africa, not at the South African embassy.

The Republic of the Congo’s missions in South Africa

Missions of the Republic of the Congo in South Africa (1)

In return, the Republic of the Congo has an embassy in South Africa, in Pretoria.

Good to know

South Africa in the Republic of the Congo

Worldwide, South Africa has 202 missions in 129 countries; one of them is in the Republic of the Congo.

Travel to the Republic of the Congo for South African citizens

South African citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the Republic of the Congo. In the Republic of the Congo, South African citizens can turn to the South African embassy for passports and emergency help.

When the South African embassy in the Republic of the Congo is closed

The South African embassy in the Republic of the Congo closes 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 South Africa, such as Day of Reconciliation on Wednesday 16 December 2026.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the South African embassy in the Republic of the Congo?

The South African embassy is in Brazzaville, at Avenue Maréchal Lyautey 82, Brazzaville.

Do citizens of the Republic of the Congo need a visa for South Africa?

South Africa requires a visa from citizens of the Republic of the Congo, available online as an e-Visa.

Do South African citizens need a visa for the Republic of the Congo?

The Republic of the Congo requires South African citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.

Does the Republic of the Congo have an embassy in South Africa?

Yes, the Republic of the Congo has its embassy in Pretoria.