Benin
Republic of the Congo
Republic of the Congo visa for Beninese citizens
Entry requirement
Beninese citizens can get a visa on arrival in the Republic of the Congo.
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
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.
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.
Citizens of the Republic of the Congo travelling to Benin
Republic of the CongoBenin Visa-free, 90 days Benin 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.
Beninese 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).
Good to know
How long Beninese citizens can stay in the Republic of the Congo
No maximum stay in the Republic of the Congo is given in the data for Beninese citizens; the border officer sets it on entry.
How Beninese citizens apply
Beninese citizens receive the visa for the Republic of the Congo at the port of entry, so they should have their passport, the fee and any documents the officers may ask for, such as a return ticket.
The Republic of the Congo’s neighbours for Beninese citizens
The Central African Republic admits Beninese citizens visa-free. Angola requires Beninese citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Citizens of the Republic of the Congo travelling to Benin
No visa is needed by citizens of the Republic of the Congo for Benin, for stays of up to 90 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Beninese citizens need a visa for the Republic of the Congo?
Beninese citizens can get a visa on arrival in the Republic of the Congo.
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 Benin?
No visa is needed by citizens of the Republic of the Congo for Benin, for stays of up to 90 days.
Can Beninese citizens enter the Republic of the Congo visa-free?
No; Beninese citizens need a visa on arrival in the Republic of the Congo.
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.