Central African RepublicRepublic of the Congo

Republic of the Congo visa for citizens of the Central African Republic

Entry requirement

Visa-free up to 90 days

Citizens of the Central African Republic can visit the Republic of the Congo without a visa for up to 90 days.

Maximum stay
90 days
Where to apply
Nothing to apply for in advance

Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index

For longer stays: study, work and residence

All visa types for the Republic of the Congo

Citizens of the Republic of the Congo travelling to the Central African Republic

Republic of the CongoCentral African Republic Visa-free, 90 days Central African Republic 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 the Central African Republic 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). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.

Good to know

How long citizens of the Central African Republic can stay in the Republic of the Congo

Citizens of the Central African Republic may stay in the Republic of the Congo for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to the Republic of the Congo.

The Republic of the Congo’s neighbours for citizens of the Central African Republic

Gabon and Cameroon admit citizens of the Central African Republic visa-free. Angola requires citizens of the Central African Republic to obtain a visa in advance.

Citizens of the Republic of the Congo travelling to the Central African Republic

The Central African Republic admits citizens of the Republic of the Congo without a visa for stays of up to 90 days. The rule is the same in both directions between the Central African Republic and the Republic of the Congo.

Frequently asked questions

Do citizens of the Central African Republic need a visa for the Republic of the Congo?

Citizens of the Central African Republic can visit the Republic of the Congo without a visa for up to 90 days.

How long can citizens of the Central African Republic stay in the Republic of the Congo?

Citizens of the Central African Republic can stay in the Republic of the Congo for up to 90 days.

Do citizens of the Republic of the Congo need a visa for the Central African Republic?

The Central African Republic admits citizens of the Republic of the Congo without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.

Can citizens of the Central African Republic enter the Republic of the Congo visa-free?

Yes, citizens of the Central African Republic can enter the Republic of the Congo without a visa and stay for up to 90 days.

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.