Burkina Faso
Republic of the Congo
Republic of the Congo visa for citizens of Burkina Faso
Entry requirement
Citizens of Burkina Faso 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
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.
Citizens of the Republic of the Congo travelling to Burkina Faso
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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.
For a trip from Burkina Faso to the Republic of the Congo, the published travel advice reads as follows: 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 citizens of Burkina Faso can stay in the Republic of the Congo
No maximum stay in the Republic of the Congo is given in the data for citizens of Burkina Faso; the border officer sets it on entry.
How citizens of Burkina Faso apply
Citizens of Burkina Faso 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 citizens of Burkina Faso
The Central African Republic admits citizens of Burkina Faso visa-free. Angola requires citizens of Burkina Faso to obtain a visa in advance.
Citizens of the Republic of the Congo travelling to Burkina Faso
Citizens of the Republic of the Congo need a visa for Burkina Faso, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
Frequently asked questions
Do citizens of Burkina Faso need a visa for the Republic of the Congo?
Citizens of Burkina Faso 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 Burkina Faso?
Citizens of the Republic of the Congo need a visa for Burkina Faso, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
Can citizens of Burkina Faso enter the Republic of the Congo visa-free?
No; citizens of Burkina Faso 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.