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Republic of the Congo visa for Japanese citizens

Visa required

Japanese citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the Republic of the Congo.

Where to apply
1 mission

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.

Missions of the Republic of the Congo in Japan

The Republic of the Congo has 1 mission in Japan. Honorary consulates, which normally do not take visa applications: Kobe.

Measured from Tokyo, embassies and consulates of the Republic of the Congo are closest in Moscow, Russia (7,476 km), Stockholm, Sweden (8,169 km) and Ankara, Turkey (8,765 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of Japan 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 Japan

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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.

Before travelling from Japan to the Republic of the Congo, it helps to know the official travel advice: 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). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.

Good to know

How long Japanese citizens can stay in the Republic of the Congo

How long Japanese 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 Japanese citizens apply

The Republic of the Congo has no embassy or career consulate in Japan, and its honorary consulate in Kobe normally does not issue visas. Japanese citizens apply through a mission of the Republic of the Congo accredited to Japan from abroad; the official visa portal of the Republic of the Congo names the right place.

The Republic of the Congo’s neighbours for Japanese citizens

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

Citizens of the Republic of the Congo travelling to Japan

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

Frequently asked questions

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

Japanese citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the Republic of the Congo.

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

No. The Republic of the Congo has no embassy in Japan, only honorary consulates in Kobe. The nearest embassy of the Republic of the Congo is in Moscow, Russia, 7,476 km from Tokyo.

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 Japan?

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

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

No; Japanese 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.