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Republic of the Congo visa for citizens of the Holy See

Visa required

The Republic of the Congo requires citizens of the Holy See to hold a visa issued in advance.

Where to apply
No mission in your country

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.

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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.

Where citizens of the Holy See apply for a visa for the Republic of the Congo

Republic of the Congo has no embassy or consulate in Holy See on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.

Measured from Vatican City, embassies and consulates of the Republic of the Congo are closest in Rome, Italy (4 km), Pristina, Kosovo (721 km) and Brussels, Belgium (1,167 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of the Holy See 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 the Holy See

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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 the Holy See 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 citizens of the Holy See can stay in the Republic of the Congo

How long citizens of the Holy See 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 citizens of the Holy See apply

The Republic of the Congo has no embassy or career consulate in the Holy See. Citizens of the Holy See apply through a mission of the Republic of the Congo accredited to the Holy See from abroad; the official visa portal of the Republic of the Congo names the right place.

The Republic of the Congo’s neighbours for citizens of the Holy See

Angola admits citizens of the Holy See visa-free. The Central African Republic requires citizens of the Holy See to obtain a visa in advance.

Citizens of the Republic of the Congo travelling to the Holy See

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

Frequently asked questions

Do citizens of the Holy See need a visa for the Republic of the Congo?

The Republic of the Congo requires citizens of the Holy See to hold a visa issued in advance.

Is there an embassy of the Republic of the Congo in the Holy See?

No. The Republic of the Congo has no embassy in the Holy See. The nearest embassy of the Republic of the Congo is in Rome, Italy, 4 km from Vatican City.

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 the Holy See?

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

Can citizens of the Holy See enter the Republic of the Congo visa-free?

No; citizens of the Holy See 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.