Canada
Republic of the Congo
Republic of the Congo visa for Canadian citizens
Entry requirement
Canadian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the Republic of the Congo.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Republic of the Congo visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at ambassadecongocanada.org
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.
Missions of the Republic of the Congo in Canada
- Embassy of the Republic of the Congo in Ottawa
1400 St. Laurent Blvd., Suite 105, Ottawa K1K 4H4
Today · Closed
The Republic of the Congo has 1 mission in Canada, with its embassy in Ottawa.
Citizens of the Republic of the Congo travelling to Canada
Republic of the CongoCanada Visa required Canada 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.
For a trip from Canada 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 Canadian citizens can stay in the Republic of the Congo
How long Canadian 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 Canadian citizens apply
In Canada, applications go to the embassy of the Republic of the Congo in Ottawa, 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 Canadian citizens
Angola admits Canadian citizens visa-free. The Central African Republic requires Canadian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Citizens of the Republic of the Congo travelling to Canada
Citizens of the Republic of the Congo must obtain a visa before travelling to Canada. The rule is the same in both directions between Canada and the Republic of the Congo.
Frequently asked questions
Do Canadian citizens need a visa for the Republic of the Congo?
Canadian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the Republic of the Congo.
Where is the embassy of the Republic of the Congo in Canada?
The embassy of the Republic of the Congo in Canada is in Ottawa.
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 Canada?
Citizens of the Republic of the Congo must obtain a visa before travelling to Canada.
Can Canadian citizens enter the Republic of the Congo visa-free?
No; Canadian 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.