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Republic of the Congo visa for French citizens

Visa required

French citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the Republic of the Congo.

Where to apply
5 missions

Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at ambacongofr.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.

Apply on Ambassade du Congo en France — demande de visa

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.

Missions of the Republic of the Congo in France

All missions of the Republic of the Congo in France

The Republic of the Congo has 5 missions in France, with its embassy in Paris. Honorary consulates, which normally do not take visa applications: Nice, Marseille, Lyon and Bordeaux.

Citizens of the Republic of the Congo travelling to France

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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 France 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). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.

Good to know

How long French citizens can stay in the Republic of the Congo

How long French 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 French citizens apply

In France, applications go to the embassy of the Republic of the Congo in Paris, 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 French citizens

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

Citizens of the Republic of the Congo travelling to France

Citizens of the Republic of the Congo must obtain a visa before travelling to France. The rule is the same in both directions between France and the Republic of the Congo.

Frequently asked questions

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

French citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the Republic of the Congo.

Where is the embassy of the Republic of the Congo in France?

The embassy of the Republic of the Congo in France is in Paris.

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 France?

Citizens of the Republic of the Congo must obtain a visa before travelling to France.

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

No; French 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.