LaosRepublic of the Congo

Republic of the Congo visa for Lao citizens

Visa required

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

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

Republic of the Congo has no embassy or consulate in Laos 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 Vientiane are in Moscow, Russia (6,807 km from Vientiane), Tel Aviv, Israel (6,901 km) and Ankara, Turkey (7,029 km). The Republic of the Congo sets which of its missions takes applications from Laos; the mission or the official visa portal confirms it before an appointment is booked.

Citizens of the Republic of the Congo travelling to Laos

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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.

Lao 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). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.

Good to know

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

How long Lao 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 Lao citizens apply

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

The Republic of the Congo’s neighbours for Lao citizens

The Central African Republic and Angola require Lao citizens to obtain a visa in advance.

Citizens of the Republic of the Congo travelling to Laos

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

Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

No. The Republic of the Congo has no embassy in Laos. The nearest embassy of the Republic of the Congo is in Moscow, Russia, 6,807 km from Vientiane.

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 Laos?

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

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

No; Lao 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.