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Republic of the Congo visa for Albanian citizens

Visa required

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

Where to apply
No mission in your country

Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index

Which Republic of the Congo visa?

Tourist and visit visa (15-day or 91-day visa in Paris)

Key facts

Maximum stay
Paris: 15 days or 91 days depending on the visa bought. Washington: tourist visa valid three months (90 days) with multiple entries; six months for US citizens.
Fee
€55
Processing time
Washington: 7 to 10 business days, no rush service. Paris: express service available at double the fee.

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All visa types for the Republic of the Congo

The Republic of the Congo’s tourist visa costs €55 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is ambacongofr.org. Processing time, as the Republic of the Congo states it: Washington: 7 to 10 business days, no rush service. Paris: express service available at double the fee. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Paris: 15 days or 91 days depending on the visa bought. Washington: tourist visa valid three months (90 days) with multiple entries; six months for US citizens.

Where Albanian citizens apply for a visa for the Republic of the Congo

Republic of the Congo has no embassy or consulate in Albania on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.

Measured from Tirana, embassies and consulates of the Republic of the Congo are closest in Pristina, Kosovo (185 km), Rome, Italy (611 km) and Ankara, Turkey (1,112 km). The Republic of the Congo sets which of its missions takes applications from Albania; the mission or the official visa portal confirms it before an appointment is booked.

Citizens of the Republic of the Congo travelling to Albania

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Travel advice for the Republic of the Congo

  • UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all travel to parts of the country
  • German Foreign Office No travel warning

What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.

Albanian citizens planning a trip to the Republic of the Congo can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to parts of the Republic of the Congo (updated 27 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for the Republic of the Congo (updated 22 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.

Good to know

How long Albanian citizens can stay in the Republic of the Congo

How long Albanian citizens may stay in the Republic of the Congo is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.

How Albanian citizens apply

The Republic of the Congo has no embassy or career consulate in Albania. Albanian citizens apply through a mission of the Republic of the Congo accredited to Albania from abroad; the official visa portal of the Republic of the Congo names the right place.

The Republic of the Congo’s neighbours for Albanian citizens

The Central African Republic and Angola require Albanian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.

Citizens of the Republic of the Congo travelling to Albania

Citizens of the Republic of the Congo need a visa for Albania, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.

Frequently asked questions

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

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

Is there an embassy of the Republic of the Congo in Albania?

No. The Republic of the Congo has no embassy in Albania. The nearest embassy of the Republic of the Congo is in Pristina, Kosovo, 185 km from Tirana.

How much does the Republic of the Congo tourist visa cost?

The Republic of the Congo’s official sources give a standard fee of €55 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Washington: 7 to 10 business days, no rush service. Paris: express service available at double the fee.

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

Citizens of the Republic of the Congo need a visa for Albania, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.

Can Albanian citizens enter the Republic of the Congo visa-free?

No; Albanian citizens need a visa for the Republic of the Congo obtained in advance.

Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 7 November 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.