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Republic of the Congo visa for Malian citizens

Visa required

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

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.

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.

Missions of the Republic of the Congo in Mali

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

Measured from Bamako, embassies and consulates of the Republic of the Congo are closest in Dakar, Senegal (1,052 km), Lomé, Togo (1,235 km) and Malabo, Equatorial Guinea (2,086 km). The Republic of the Congo sets which of its missions takes applications from Mali; the mission or the official visa portal confirms it before an appointment is booked.

Citizens of the Republic of the Congo travelling to Mali

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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 Mali 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).

Good to know

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

How long Malian 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 Malian citizens apply

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

The Republic of the Congo’s neighbours for Malian citizens

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

Citizens of the Republic of the Congo travelling to Mali

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

Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

No. The Republic of the Congo has no embassy in Mali, only honorary consulates in Bamako. The nearest embassy of the Republic of the Congo is in Dakar, Senegal, 1,052 km from Bamako.

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 Mali?

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

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

No; Malian 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.