Republic of the Congo
Germany
Germany 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 Germany.
- Where to apply
- 2 missions
- Visa guide
- Germany visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at kinshasa.diplo.de
Which Germany visa?
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 the mission receives the file, up to 45 days in individual cases; any waiting time for an appointment comes on top.
Germany’s tourist visa costs €90 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is videx.diplo.de. Processing time, as Germany states it: Usually 15 days after the mission receives the file, up to 45 days in individual cases; any waiting time for an appointment comes on top. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
German missions in the Republic of the Congo
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- Honorary Consulate of Germany in Pointe-Noire
Avenue Charles de Gaulle, Pointe-Noire, 00 242
All missions of Germany in the Republic of the Congo
Germany has 2 missions in the Republic of the Congo, with its embassy in Brazzaville. Honorary consulates, which normally do not take visa applications: Pointe-Noire.
German citizens travelling to the Republic of the Congo
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Travel advice for Germany
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
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 Germany, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Germany at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 12 May 2025) and the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Germany (updated 11 August 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long citizens of the Republic of the Congo can stay in Germany
How long citizens of the Republic of the Congo may stay in Germany 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 German embassy in Brazzaville, or to a visa centre acting for Germany; fees, documents and processing times are published by Germany.
Germany and the Schengen area
A Schengen visa issued by Germany lets citizens of the Republic of the Congo travel in all Schengen states; apply to Germany when it is the main destination of the trip.
Germany’s neighbours for citizens of the Republic of the Congo
Switzerland, Poland, the Netherlands, Denmark, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Luxembourg, France and Austria require citizens of the Republic of the Congo to obtain a visa in advance.
German citizens travelling to the Republic of the Congo
German citizens need a visa for the Republic of the Congo, obtained before travel. The rule is the same in both directions between the Republic of the Congo and Germany.
Frequently asked questions
Do citizens of the Republic of the Congo need a visa for Germany?
Citizens of the Republic of the Congo must obtain a visa before travelling to Germany.
Where is the German embassy in the Republic of the Congo?
The German embassy in the Republic of the Congo is in Brazzaville.
How much does the Germany tourist visa cost?
Germany’s official sources give a standard fee of €90 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Usually 15 days after the mission receives the file, up to 45 days in individual cases; any waiting time for an appointment comes on top.
Do German citizens need a visa for the Republic of the Congo?
German citizens need a visa for the Republic of the Congo, obtained before travel.
Can citizens of the Republic of the Congo enter Germany visa-free?
No; citizens of the Republic of the Congo need a visa for Germany 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.