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Republic of the Congo visa for Malawian citizens

Visa required

The Republic of the Congo requires Malawian 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 Malawian citizens apply for a visa for the Republic of the Congo

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

Measured from Lilongwe, embassies and consulates of the Republic of the Congo are closest in Pretoria, South Africa (1,433 km), Windhoek, Namibia (2,003 km) and Juba, South Sudan (2,110 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of Malawi 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 Malawi

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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.

Malawian 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 Malawian citizens can stay in the Republic of the Congo

How long Malawian 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 Malawian citizens apply

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

The Republic of the Congo’s neighbours for Malawian citizens

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

Citizens of the Republic of the Congo travelling to Malawi

Malawi issues citizens of the Republic of the Congo a visa on arrival for stays of up to 30 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.

Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

No. The Republic of the Congo has no embassy in Malawi. The nearest embassy of the Republic of the Congo is in Pretoria, South Africa, 1,433 km from Lilongwe.

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 Malawi?

Malawi issues citizens of the Republic of the Congo a visa on arrival for stays of up to 30 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.

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

No; Malawian 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.