Germany
Republic of the Congo
Republic of the Congo visa for German citizens
Entry requirement
German citizens need a visa for the Republic of the Congo, obtained before travel.
- Where to apply
- 2 missions
- Visa guide
- Republic of the Congo visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at ambacongo.de
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 Germany
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- Honorary Consulate of the Republic of the Congo in Düsseldorf
40212 Düsseldorf, Königsallee 14
All missions of the Republic of the Congo in Germany
The Republic of the Congo has 2 missions in Germany, with its embassy in Berlin. Honorary consulates, which normally do not take visa applications: Düsseldorf.
Citizens of the Republic of the Congo travelling to Germany
Republic of the CongoGermany Visa required Germany 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.
German citizens 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 German citizens can stay in the Republic of the Congo
How long German 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 German citizens apply
In Germany, applications go to the embassy of the Republic of the Congo in Berlin, 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 German citizens
Angola admits German citizens visa-free. The Central African Republic requires German citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Citizens of the Republic of the Congo travelling to Germany
Citizens of the Republic of the Congo must obtain a visa before travelling to Germany. The rule is the same in both directions between Germany and the Republic of the Congo.
Frequently asked questions
Do German citizens need a visa for the Republic of the Congo?
German citizens need a visa for the Republic of the Congo, obtained before travel.
Where is the embassy of the Republic of the Congo in Germany?
The embassy of the Republic of the Congo in Germany is in Berlin.
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 Germany?
Citizens of the Republic of the Congo must obtain a visa before travelling to Germany.
Can German citizens enter the Republic of the Congo visa-free?
No; German 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.