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Canada visa for citizens of the Republic of the Congo

Visa required

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

Where to apply
No mission in your country

Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index

Which Canada visa?

Visitor visa (temporary resident visa, TRV)

Key facts

Maximum stay
Usually up to 6 months per entry, as decided by the border officer
Fee
CA$100
Processing time
Varies by country; check IRCC’s processing time tool. Time starts after biometrics

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All visa types for Canada

Canada’s tourist visa costs CA$100 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is canada.ca. Processing time, as Canada states it: Varies by country; check IRCC’s processing time tool. Time starts after biometrics. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Usually up to 6 months per entry, as decided by the border officer.

Where citizens of the Republic of the Congo apply for a visa for Canada

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

According to the official diplomatic lists used here, Canada covers the Republic of the Congo from its embassy in Kinshasa, DR Congo (6 km from Brazzaville). Other nearest Canadian missions to Brazzaville are in Luanda, Angola (554 km) and Yaoundé, Cameroon (1,000 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of the Republic of the Congo is decided by Canada, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.

Canadian citizens travelling to the Republic of the Congo

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Travel advice for Canada

  • US State Department Level 1: Exercise normal precautions
  • 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 Canada can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates Canada at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 4 June 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Canada (updated 2 June 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Canada (updated 13 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 Canada

How long citizens of the Republic of the Congo may stay in Canada 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

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

Canadian citizens travelling to the Republic of the Congo

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

Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

No. Canada has no embassy in the Republic of the Congo. Official diplomatic lists name its embassy in Kinshasa, DR Congo for the Republic of the Congo.

How much does the Canada tourist visa cost?

Canada’s official sources give a standard fee of CA$100 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Varies by country; check IRCC’s processing time tool. Time starts after biometrics.

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

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

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

No; citizens of the Republic of the Congo need a visa for Canada 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.