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Republic of the Congo visa for Belgian citizens

Visa required

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

Where to apply
2 missions

Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at ambacobrazza.be

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.

Apply on Ambassade du Congo en France — demande de visa

All visa types for the Republic of the Congo

For the tourist visa, the Republic of the Congo’s official sources give a standard fee of €55, and applications are made on 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.

Missions of the Republic of the Congo in Belgium

All missions of the Republic of the Congo in Belgium

The Republic of the Congo has 2 missions in Belgium, with its embassy in Brussels. Honorary consulates, which normally do not take visa applications: Namur.

Citizens of the Republic of the Congo travelling to Belgium

Republic of the CongoBelgium Visa required Belgium visa for citizens of the Republic of the Congo

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.

Before travelling from Belgium to the Republic of the Congo, it helps to know the official travel advice: 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).

Good to know

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

How long Belgian 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 Belgian citizens apply

In Belgium, applications go to the embassy of the Republic of the Congo in Brussels, or to a visa centre acting for the Republic of the Congo; fees, documents and processing times are published by the Republic of the Congo.

The Republic of the Congo’s neighbours for Belgian citizens

Angola admits Belgian citizens visa-free. The Central African Republic requires Belgian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.

Citizens of the Republic of the Congo travelling to Belgium

Belgium requires citizens of the Republic of the Congo to hold a visa issued in advance. The rule is the same in both directions between Belgium and the Republic of the Congo.

Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

The embassy of the Republic of the Congo in Belgium is in Brussels.

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 Belgium?

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

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

No; Belgian 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.