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Cyprus visa for citizens of the Republic of the Congo

Visa required

Cyprus 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 Cyprus visa?

Short-stay visa (Category C)

Key facts

Maximum stay
Up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
Fee
€90
Processing time
Normally 15 days; up to 45 days if further checks or documents are needed.

All visa types for Cyprus

For the tourist visa, Cyprus’ official sources give a standard fee of €90. Processing time, as Cyprus states it: Normally 15 days; up to 45 days if further checks or documents are needed. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period.

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

Cyprus 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.

Measured from Brazzaville, Cypriot embassies and consulates are closest in Pretoria, South Africa (2,762 km), Cairo, Egypt (4,178 km) and Tel Aviv, Israel (4,536 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of the Republic of the Congo is decided by Cyprus, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.

Cypriot citizens travelling to the Republic of the Congo

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Travel advice for Cyprus

  • 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.

For a trip from the Republic of the Congo to Cyprus, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates Cyprus at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 31 May 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Cyprus (updated 14 August 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Cyprus (updated 15 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 Cyprus

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

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

Cypriot citizens travelling to the Republic of the Congo

Cypriot 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 Cyprus.

Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

No. Cyprus has no embassy in the Republic of the Congo. The nearest Cypriot embassy is in Pretoria, South Africa, 2,762 km from Brazzaville.

How much does the Cyprus tourist visa cost?

Cyprus’ official sources give a standard fee of €90 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Normally 15 days; up to 45 days if further checks or documents are needed.

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

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

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

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