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Republic of the Congo visa for citizens of Botswana

Visa required

Citizens of Botswana 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

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.

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

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

Measured from Gaborone, embassies and consulates of the Republic of the Congo are closest in Pretoria, South Africa (263 km), Windhoek, Namibia (928 km) and Kinshasa, DR Congo (2,531 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of Botswana is decided by the Republic of the Congo, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.

Citizens of the Republic of the Congo travelling to Botswana

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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.

Citizens of Botswana 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 citizens of Botswana can stay in the Republic of the Congo

How long citizens of Botswana 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 citizens of Botswana apply

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

The Republic of the Congo’s neighbours for citizens of Botswana

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

Citizens of the Republic of the Congo travelling to Botswana

Citizens of the Republic of the Congo need an e-Visa for Botswana, applied for online before travel.

Frequently asked questions

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

Citizens of Botswana need a visa for the Republic of the Congo, obtained before travel.

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

No. The Republic of the Congo has no embassy in Botswana. The nearest embassy of the Republic of the Congo is in Pretoria, South Africa, 263 km from Gaborone.

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 Botswana?

Citizens of the Republic of the Congo need an e-Visa for Botswana, applied for online before travel.

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

No; citizens of Botswana 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.