Nigeria
Republic of the Congo
Republic of the Congo visa for Nigerian citizens
Entry requirement
Nigerian citizens need a visa for the Republic of the Congo, obtained before travel.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- Republic of the Congo visa guide
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.
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 Nigerian citizens apply for a visa for the Republic of the Congo
Republic of the Congo has no embassy or consulate in Nigeria on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
- 606 km
- 726 km
- 764 km
Measured from Abuja, embassies and consulates of the Republic of the Congo are closest in Malabo, Equatorial Guinea (606 km), Yaoundé, Cameroon (726 km) and Lomé, Togo (764 km). The Republic of the Congo sets which of its missions takes applications from Nigeria; the mission or the official visa portal confirms it before an appointment is booked.
Citizens of the Republic of the Congo travelling to Nigeria
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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 Nigeria 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). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Nigerian citizens can stay in the Republic of the Congo
How long Nigerian 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 Nigerian citizens apply
The Republic of the Congo has no embassy or career consulate in Nigeria. Nigerian citizens apply through a mission of the Republic of the Congo accredited to Nigeria from abroad; the official visa portal of the Republic of the Congo names the right place.
The Republic of the Congo’s neighbours for Nigerian citizens
Cameroon admits Nigerian citizens visa-free. The Central African Republic and Angola require Nigerian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Citizens of the Republic of the Congo travelling to Nigeria
Nigeria requires a visa from citizens of the Republic of the Congo, available online as an e-Visa for up to 90 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Nigerian citizens need a visa for the Republic of the Congo?
Nigerian citizens need a visa for the Republic of the Congo, obtained before travel.
Is there an embassy of the Republic of the Congo in Nigeria?
No. The Republic of the Congo has no embassy in Nigeria. The nearest embassy of the Republic of the Congo is in Malabo, Equatorial Guinea, 606 km from Abuja.
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 Nigeria?
Nigeria requires a visa from citizens of the Republic of the Congo, available online as an e-Visa for up to 90 days.
Can Nigerian citizens enter the Republic of the Congo visa-free?
No; Nigerian 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.