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Republic of the Congo visa for Filipino citizens

Visa required

Filipino 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 Filipino citizens apply for a visa for the Republic of the Congo

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

The nearest missions of the Republic of the Congo to Manila are in Moscow, Russia (8,255 km from Manila), Tel Aviv, Israel (8,797 km) and Ankara, Turkey (8,815 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of the Philippines 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 the Philippines

Republic of the CongoPhilippines Visa-free, 30 days Philippines visa for citizens of the Republic of the Congo

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

Good to know

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

How long Filipino 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 Filipino citizens apply

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

The Republic of the Congo’s neighbours for Filipino citizens

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

Citizens of the Republic of the Congo travelling to the Philippines

No visa is needed by citizens of the Republic of the Congo for the Philippines, for stays of up to 30 days.

Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

No. The Republic of the Congo has no embassy in the Philippines. The nearest embassy of the Republic of the Congo is in Moscow, Russia, 8,255 km from Manila.

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 the Philippines?

No visa is needed by citizens of the Republic of the Congo for the Philippines, for stays of up to 30 days.

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

No; Filipino 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.