HungaryRepublic of the Congo

Republic of the Congo visa for Hungarian citizens

Visa required

Hungarian citizens need a visa for the Republic of the Congo, obtained before travel.

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.

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.

Where Hungarian citizens apply for a visa for the Republic of the Congo

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

The nearest missions of the Republic of the Congo to Budapest are in Pristina, Kosovo (563 km from Budapest), Berlin, Germany (687 km) and Rome, Italy (807 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of Hungary 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 Hungary

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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 Hungary 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 Hungarian citizens can stay in the Republic of the Congo

How long Hungarian 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 Hungarian citizens apply

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

The Republic of the Congo’s neighbours for Hungarian citizens

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

Citizens of the Republic of the Congo travelling to Hungary

Hungary requires citizens of the Republic of the Congo to hold a visa issued in advance. The rule is the same in both directions between Hungary and the Republic of the Congo.

Frequently asked questions

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

Hungarian citizens need a visa for the Republic of the Congo, obtained before travel.

Is there an embassy of the Republic of the Congo in Hungary?

No. The Republic of the Congo has no embassy in Hungary. The nearest embassy of the Republic of the Congo is in Pristina, Kosovo, 563 km from Budapest.

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 Hungary?

Hungary requires citizens of the Republic of the Congo to hold a visa issued in advance.

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

No; Hungarian 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.