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Republic of the Congo visa for Icelandic citizens

Visa required

The Republic of the Congo requires Icelandic citizens 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

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 Icelandic citizens apply for a visa for the Republic of the Congo

Republic of the Congo has no embassy or consulate in Iceland 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 Reykjavik are in Brussels, Belgium (2,130 km from Reykjavik), Stockholm, Sweden (2,131 km) and Berlin, Germany (2,386 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of Iceland 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 Iceland

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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.

Icelandic 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 Icelandic citizens can stay in the Republic of the Congo

How long Icelandic 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 Icelandic citizens apply

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

The Republic of the Congo’s neighbours for Icelandic citizens

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

Citizens of the Republic of the Congo travelling to Iceland

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

Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

No. The Republic of the Congo has no embassy in Iceland. The nearest embassy of the Republic of the Congo is in Brussels, Belgium, 2,130 km from Reykjavik.

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 Iceland?

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

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

No; Icelandic 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.