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Republic of the Congo visa for Panamanian citizens

Visa required

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

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

Measured from Panama City, embassies and consulates of the Republic of the Congo are closest in Havana, Cuba (1,601 km), Washington D.C., the United States (3,336 km) and Ottawa, Canada (4,066 km). The Republic of the Congo sets which of its missions takes applications from Panama; the mission or the official visa portal confirms it before an appointment is booked.

Citizens of the Republic of the Congo travelling to Panama

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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.

Panamanian 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). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.

Good to know

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

How long Panamanian 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 Panamanian citizens apply

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

The Republic of the Congo’s neighbours for Panamanian citizens

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

Citizens of the Republic of the Congo travelling to Panama

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

Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

No. The Republic of the Congo has no embassy in Panama. The nearest embassy of the Republic of the Congo is in Havana, Cuba, 1,601 km from Panama City.

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 Panama?

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

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

No; Panamanian 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.