New ZealandRepublic of the Congo

Republic of the Congo visa for New Zealand citizens

Visa required

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

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 New Zealand citizens apply for a visa for the Republic of the Congo

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

Measured from Wellington, embassies and consulates of the Republic of the Congo are closest in Pretoria, South Africa (11,803 km), Windhoek, Namibia (12,552 km) and Havana, Cuba (12,715 km). The Republic of the Congo sets which of its missions takes applications from New Zealand; the mission or the official visa portal confirms it before an appointment is booked.

Citizens of the Republic of the Congo travelling to New Zealand

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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 New Zealand 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 New Zealand citizens can stay in the Republic of the Congo

How long New Zealand 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 New Zealand citizens apply

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

The Republic of the Congo’s neighbours for New Zealand citizens

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

Citizens of the Republic of the Congo travelling to New Zealand

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

Frequently asked questions

Do New Zealand citizens need a visa for the Republic of the Congo?

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

Is there an embassy of the Republic of the Congo in New Zealand?

No. The Republic of the Congo has no embassy in New Zealand. The nearest embassy of the Republic of the Congo is in Pretoria, South Africa, 11,803 km from Wellington.

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 New Zealand?

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

Can New Zealand citizens enter the Republic of the Congo visa-free?

No; New Zealand 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.