Ghana
Republic of the Congo
Republic of the Congo visa for Ghanaian citizens
Entry requirement
The Republic of the Congo requires Ghanaian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- Republic of the Congo visa guide
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.
Where Ghanaian citizens apply for a visa for the Republic of the Congo
Republic of the Congo has no embassy or consulate in Ghana on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
- 169 km
- 1,012 km
- 1,211 km
Measured from Accra, embassies and consulates of the Republic of the Congo are closest in Lomé, Togo (169 km), Malabo, Equatorial Guinea (1,012 km) and Libreville, Gabon (1,211 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of Ghana is decided by the Republic of the Congo, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.
Citizens of the Republic of the Congo travelling to Ghana
Republic of the CongoGhana Visa on arrival Ghana 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.
Ghanaian 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). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long Ghanaian citizens can stay in the Republic of the Congo
How long Ghanaian 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 Ghanaian citizens apply
The Republic of the Congo has no embassy or career consulate in Ghana. Ghanaian citizens apply through a mission of the Republic of the Congo accredited to Ghana from abroad; the official visa portal of the Republic of the Congo names the right place.
The Republic of the Congo’s neighbours for Ghanaian citizens
The Central African Republic and Angola require Ghanaian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Citizens of the Republic of the Congo travelling to Ghana
Ghana issues citizens of the Republic of the Congo a visa on arrival for stays of up to 30 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
Frequently asked questions
Do Ghanaian citizens need a visa for the Republic of the Congo?
The Republic of the Congo requires Ghanaian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Is there an embassy of the Republic of the Congo in Ghana?
No. The Republic of the Congo has no embassy in Ghana. The nearest embassy of the Republic of the Congo is in Lomé, Togo, 169 km from Accra.
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 Ghana?
Ghana issues citizens of the Republic of the Congo a visa on arrival for stays of up to 30 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
Can Ghanaian citizens enter the Republic of the Congo visa-free?
No; Ghanaian 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.