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Republic of the Congo visa for Portuguese citizens

Visa required

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

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

Measured from Lisbon, embassies and consulates of the Republic of the Congo are closest in Madrid, Spain (509 km), Brussels, Belgium (1,711 km) and Rome, Italy (1,864 km). The Republic of the Congo sets which of its missions takes applications from Portugal; the mission or the official visa portal confirms it before an appointment is booked.

Citizens of the Republic of the Congo travelling to Portugal

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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 Portugal 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 Portuguese citizens can stay in the Republic of the Congo

How long Portuguese 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 Portuguese citizens apply

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

The Republic of the Congo’s neighbours for Portuguese citizens

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

Citizens of the Republic of the Congo travelling to Portugal

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

Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

No. The Republic of the Congo has no embassy in Portugal. The nearest embassy of the Republic of the Congo is in Madrid, Spain, 509 km from Lisbon.

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 Portugal?

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

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

No; Portuguese 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.