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South Africa visa for citizens of the Republic of the Congo

e-Visa

South Africa requires a visa from citizens of the Republic of the Congo, available online as an e-Visa.

Where to apply
1 mission

Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at dirco.gov.za

Which South Africa visa?

Visitor's visa (section 11 of the Immigration Act) and visa-exempt holiday visits

Key facts

Fee
ZAR 425

All visa types for South Africa

For the tourist visa, South Africa’s official sources give a standard fee of ZAR 425.

South African missions in the Republic of the Congo

South Africa has 1 mission in the Republic of the Congo, with its embassy in Brazzaville.

South African citizens travelling to the Republic of the Congo

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Travel advice for South Africa

  • 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.

For a trip from the Republic of the Congo to South Africa, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates South Africa at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 26 May 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to South Africa (updated 5 November 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for South Africa (updated 28 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.

Good to know

How long citizens of the Republic of the Congo can stay in South Africa

How long citizens of the Republic of the Congo may stay in South Africa 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

The e-Visa for South Africa is applied for online on its official government portal; citizens of the Republic of the Congo carry the approval when they travel.

South Africa’s neighbours for citizens of the Republic of the Congo

Eswatini and Lesotho require citizens of the Republic of the Congo to obtain a visa in advance.

South African citizens travelling to the Republic of the Congo

South African citizens need a visa for the Republic of the Congo, obtained before travel.

Frequently asked questions

Do citizens of the Republic of the Congo need a visa for South Africa?

South Africa requires a visa from citizens of the Republic of the Congo, available online as an e-Visa.

Where is the South African embassy in the Republic of the Congo?

The South African embassy in the Republic of the Congo is in Brazzaville.

How much does the South Africa tourist visa cost?

South Africa’s official sources give a standard fee of ZAR 425 for the tourist visa.

Do South African citizens need a visa for the Republic of the Congo?

South African citizens need a visa for the Republic of the Congo, obtained before travel.

Can citizens of the Republic of the Congo enter South Africa visa-free?

No; citizens of the Republic of the Congo need an e-Visa for South Africa.

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.