Republic of the Congo
France
France visa for citizens of the Republic of the Congo
Entry requirement
Citizens of the Republic of the Congo need a visa for France, obtained before travel.
- Where to apply
- 2 missions
- Visa guide
- France visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at cg.ambafrance.org
Which France visa?
Uniform Schengen visa (type C) for tourism
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days in any 180-day period
- Fee
- €90
- Processing time
- Usually 15 days after lodging the file, up to 45 days in individual cases; allow extra time to obtain an appointment.
For the tourist visa, France’s official sources give a standard fee of €90, and applications are made on france-visas.gouv.fr. Processing time, as France states it: Usually 15 days after lodging the file, up to 45 days in individual cases; allow extra time to obtain an appointment. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
French missions in the Republic of the Congo
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- Consulate General of France in Pointe-Noire
4 allée de Makimba, Pointe-Noire
All missions of France in the Republic of the Congo
France has 2 missions in the Republic of the Congo, with its embassy in Brazzaville. Consulates: Pointe-Noire.
France: visa decisions in the Republic of the Congo
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 20,731 | 12,725 | 6,935 | 35.3% | 20.5% |
| 2024 | 24,291 | 14,215 | 10,455 | 42.4% | 29.9% |
| 2025 | 24,036 | 12,518 | 10,990 | 46.7% | 30.4% |
In 2025, France’s embassy and consulates in Republic of the Congo (Brazzaville and Pointe-Noire) received 24,036 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 12,518. 46.7% of applications were refused. In 2024 it had been 42.4%: the rate rose by 4.4 points. The number of applications was almost unchanged (24,291 in 2024).
For comparison, all Schengen states together refused 48.7% of the applications lodged in Republic of the Congo that year. France’s consulates worldwide refused 14.2%. France was the most applied-for Schengen state in Republic of the Congo.
You apply to the Schengen state that is your main destination (the longest stay or the main purpose; the state of first entry only when there is none), so a lower rate elsewhere is no reason to apply there. The figures cover applications lodged in Republic of the Congo, by any nationality: mostly citizens, but also residents from other countries.
Source: European Commission, Directorate-General for Migration and Home Affairs, visa statistics for consulates 2023–2025 (© European Union, reused under CC BY 4.0). Short-stay (type C) visas. How these figures are made
French citizens travelling to the Republic of the Congo
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Travel advice for France
- 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.
Before travelling from the Republic of the Congo to France, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates France at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 20 October 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to France (updated 22 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for France (updated 3 November 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long citizens of the Republic of the Congo can stay in France
How long citizens of the Republic of the Congo may stay in France 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 French embassy in Brazzaville and the consulate in Pointe-Noire, or to a visa centre acting for France; fees, documents and processing times are published by France.
France and the Schengen area
A Schengen visa issued by France lets citizens of the Republic of the Congo travel in all Schengen states; apply to France when it is the main destination of the trip.
France’s neighbours for citizens of the Republic of the Congo
Switzerland, Germany, Belgium, Luxembourg, Italy, Andorra, Monaco and Spain require citizens of the Republic of the Congo to obtain a visa in advance.
French citizens travelling to the Republic of the Congo
The Republic of the Congo requires French citizens to hold a visa issued in advance. The rule is the same in both directions between the Republic of the Congo and France.
Frequently asked questions
Do citizens of the Republic of the Congo need a visa for France?
Citizens of the Republic of the Congo need a visa for France, obtained before travel.
Where is the French embassy in the Republic of the Congo?
The French embassy in the Republic of the Congo is in Brazzaville; there is also a consulate in Pointe-Noire.
How much does the France tourist visa cost?
France’s official sources give a standard fee of €90 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Usually 15 days after lodging the file, up to 45 days in individual cases; allow extra time to obtain an appointment.
Do French citizens need a visa for the Republic of the Congo?
The Republic of the Congo requires French citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Can citizens of the Republic of the Congo enter France visa-free?
No; citizens of the Republic of the Congo need a visa for France 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.