Republic of the CongoIndia

India visa for citizens of the Republic of the Congo

Entry requirement

Visa required

Citizens of the Republic of the Congo must obtain a visa before travelling to India.

Where to apply
2 missions

Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at eoibrazzaville.gov.in

Which India visa?

Tourist visa (regular, T)

Key facts

Processing time
Set by the Indian mission where you apply; its website gives current processing times

Apply on Indian Visa Online (Government of India)

All visa types for India

India’s official site for the tourist visa is indianvisaonline.gov.in. Processing time, as India states it: Set by the Indian mission where you apply; its website gives current processing times.

Indian missions in the Republic of the Congo

All missions of India in the Republic of the Congo

India 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.

Indian citizens travelling to the Republic of the Congo

IndiaRepublic of the Congo Visa required Republic of the Congo visa for citizens of India

Travel advice for India

  • US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
  • UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all travel to parts of the country
  • German Foreign Office Partial travel warning for parts of the country (Teilreisewarnung)

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 India, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates India at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 15 June 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to parts of India (updated 7 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a partial travel warning (Teilreisewarnung) for parts of India (updated 14 October 2026).

Good to know

How long citizens of the Republic of the Congo can stay in India

How long citizens of the Republic of the Congo may stay in India 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 Indian embassy in Brazzaville, or to a visa centre acting for India; fees, documents and processing times are published by India.

India’s neighbours for citizens of the Republic of the Congo

China and Myanmar require citizens of the Republic of the Congo to obtain a visa in advance.

Indian citizens travelling to the Republic of the Congo

Indian 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 India.

Frequently asked questions

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

Citizens of the Republic of the Congo must obtain a visa before travelling to India.

Where is the Indian embassy in the Republic of the Congo?

The Indian embassy in the Republic of the Congo is in Brazzaville.

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

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

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

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