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Romania visa for citizens of the Republic of the Congo

Visa required

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

Where to apply
1 mission

Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index

Which Romania visa?

Short-stay Schengen visa for tourism (viză de scurtă ședere, C/TU)

Key facts

Maximum stay
90 days in any 180-day period in the Schengen area; it cannot be turned into a residence permit.
Fee
€90
Processing time
15 calendar days as a rule; up to 45 days when further checks are needed.

Apply on e-Visa portal of the Romanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs

All visa types for Romania

Romania’s tourist visa costs €90 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is evisa.mae.ro. Processing time, as Romania states it: 15 calendar days as a rule; up to 45 days when further checks are needed. Longest stay on the tourist visa: 90 days in any 180-day period in the Schengen area; it cannot be turned into a residence permit.

Romanian missions in the Republic of the Congo

Romania has 1 mission in the Republic of the Congo. Honorary consulates, which normally do not take visa applications: Brazzaville.

Romanian citizens travelling to the Republic of the Congo

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Travel advice for Romania

  • 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 Romania can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates Romania at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 13 October 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Romania (updated 18 September 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Romania (updated 20 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.

Good to know

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

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

Romania has no embassy or career consulate in the Republic of the Congo, and its honorary consulate in Brazzaville normally does not issue visas. Citizens of the Republic of the Congo apply through a mission of Romania accredited to the Republic of the Congo from abroad, or through another Schengen state that represents Romania for visas; the official visa portal of Romania names the right place.

Romania and the Schengen area

A Schengen visa issued by Romania lets citizens of the Republic of the Congo travel in all Schengen states; apply to Romania when it is the main destination of the trip.

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

Hungary, Ukraine, Bulgaria and Serbia require citizens of the Republic of the Congo to obtain a visa in advance.

Romanian citizens travelling to the Republic of the Congo

Romanian 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 Romania.

Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

No. Romania has no embassy in the Republic of the Congo, only honorary consulates in Brazzaville.

How much does the Romania tourist visa cost?

Romania’s official sources give a standard fee of €90 for the tourist visa. Processing time: 15 calendar days as a rule; up to 45 days when further checks are needed.

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

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

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

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