Republic of the Congo
South Korea
South Korea visa for citizens of the Republic of the Congo
Entry requirement
Citizens of the Republic of the Congo need a visa for South Korea, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- South Korea visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index
Which South Korea visa?
C-3 short-term visit visa (C-3-9 ordinary tourist, C-3-1 general)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days
- Fee
- US$40
- Processing time
- Set by the Korean embassy or consulate where you apply; check its processing time and apply well before travel
All visa types for South Korea
For the tourist visa, South Korea’s official sources give a standard fee of US$40, and applications are made on visa.go.kr. Processing time, as South Korea states it: Set by the Korean embassy or consulate where you apply; check its processing time and apply well before travel. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days.
Where to apply in Republic of the Congo
South Korea has no embassy or consulate in Republic of the Congo on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
South Korean citizens travelling to the Republic of the Congo
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Travel advice for South Korea
- 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 South Korea can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates South Korea at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 27 May 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to South Korea (updated 14 May 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for South Korea (updated 4 November 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long citizens of the Republic of the Congo can stay in South Korea
How long citizens of the Republic of the Congo may stay in South Korea 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 Korea is applied for online on its official government portal; citizens of the Republic of the Congo carry the approval when they travel.
South Korea’s neighbours for citizens of the Republic of the Congo
North Korea requires citizens of the Republic of the Congo to obtain a visa in advance.
South Korean citizens travelling to the Republic of the Congo
The Republic of the Congo requires South Korean citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Frequently asked questions
Do citizens of the Republic of the Congo need a visa for South Korea?
Citizens of the Republic of the Congo need a visa for South Korea, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
Is there an embassy of South Korea in the Republic of the Congo?
No. South Korea has no embassy in the Republic of the Congo.
How much does the South Korea tourist visa cost?
South Korea’s official sources give a standard fee of US$40 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Set by the Korean embassy or consulate where you apply; check its processing time and apply well before travel.
Do South Korean citizens need a visa for the Republic of the Congo?
The Republic of the Congo requires South Korean citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Can citizens of the Republic of the Congo enter South Korea visa-free?
No; citizens of the Republic of the Congo need an e-Visa for South Korea.
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.