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Republic of the Congo visa for Maltese citizens

Visa required

Maltese 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

For the tourist visa, the Republic of the Congo’s official sources give a standard fee of €55, and applications are made on 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 Maltese citizens apply for a visa for the Republic of the Congo

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

Measured from Valletta, embassies and consulates of the Republic of the Congo are closest in Rome, Italy (691 km), Pristina, Kosovo (944 km) and Madrid, Spain (1,663 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of Malta 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 Malta

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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 Malta 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).

Good to know

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

How long Maltese 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 Maltese citizens apply

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

The Republic of the Congo’s neighbours for Maltese citizens

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

Citizens of the Republic of the Congo travelling to Malta

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

Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

No. The Republic of the Congo has no embassy in Malta. The nearest embassy of the Republic of the Congo is in Rome, Italy, 691 km from Valletta.

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 Malta?

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

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

No; Maltese 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.