Republic of the Congo
Belgium
Belgium visa for citizens of the Republic of the Congo
Entry requirement
Citizens of the Republic of the Congo must obtain a visa before travelling to Belgium.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Belgium visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at congo-brazzaville.diplomatie.belgium.be
Which Belgium visa?
Schengen short-stay visa (type C) – tourism
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days in any rolling 180-day period across the Schengen area
- Fee
- €90
- Processing time
- The consulate normally decides within 15 calendar days of a complete application; in individual cases this can be extended up to 45 days.
For the tourist visa, Belgium’s official sources give a standard fee of €90, and applications are made on visaonweb.diplomatie.be. Processing time, as Belgium states it: The consulate normally decides within 15 calendar days of a complete application; in individual cases this can be extended up to 45 days. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days in any rolling 180-day period across the Schengen area.
Belgian missions in the Republic of the Congo
- Embassy of Belgium in Brazzaville
Avenue Auxence Ickonga (ex Boulevard du Maréchal Lyautey) 4, Brazzaville
Belgium has 1 mission in the Republic of the Congo, with its embassy in Brazzaville.
Belgian citizens travelling to the Republic of the Congo
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Travel advice for Belgium
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
- 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.
Citizens of the Republic of the Congo planning a trip to Belgium can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates Belgium at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 22 July 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Belgium (updated 17 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Belgium (updated 28 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long citizens of the Republic of the Congo can stay in Belgium
How long citizens of the Republic of the Congo may stay in Belgium is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How citizens of the Republic of the Congo apply
In the Republic of the Congo, applications go to the Belgian embassy in Brazzaville, or to a visa centre acting for Belgium; fees, documents and processing times are published by Belgium.
Belgium and the Schengen area
A Schengen visa issued by Belgium lets citizens of the Republic of the Congo travel in all Schengen states; apply to Belgium when it is the main destination of the trip.
Belgium’s neighbours for citizens of the Republic of the Congo
Germany, the Netherlands, Luxembourg and France require citizens of the Republic of the Congo to obtain a visa in advance.
Belgian citizens travelling to the Republic of the Congo
Belgian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the Republic of the Congo. The rule is the same in both directions between the Republic of the Congo and Belgium.
Frequently asked questions
Do citizens of the Republic of the Congo need a visa for Belgium?
Citizens of the Republic of the Congo must obtain a visa before travelling to Belgium.
Where is the Belgian embassy in the Republic of the Congo?
The Belgian embassy in the Republic of the Congo is in Brazzaville.
How much does the Belgium tourist visa cost?
Belgium’s official sources give a standard fee of €90 for the tourist visa. Processing time: The consulate normally decides within 15 calendar days of a complete application; in individual cases this can be extended up to 45 days.
Do Belgian citizens need a visa for the Republic of the Congo?
Belgian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the Republic of the Congo.
Can citizens of the Republic of the Congo enter Belgium visa-free?
No; citizens of the Republic of the Congo need a visa for Belgium 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.