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Republic of the Congo visa for Romanian citizens

Visa required

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

Where to apply
No mission in your country

Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index

Which Republic of the Congo visa?

Tourist and visit visa (15-day or 91-day visa in Paris)

Key facts

Maximum stay
Paris: 15 days or 91 days depending on the visa bought. Washington: tourist visa valid three months (90 days) with multiple entries; six months for US citizens.
Fee
€55
Processing time
Washington: 7 to 10 business days, no rush service. Paris: express service available at double the fee.

Apply on Ambassade du Congo en France — demande de visa

All visa types for the Republic of the Congo

For the tourist visa, the Republic of the Congo’s official sources give a standard fee of €55, and applications are made on ambacongofr.org. Processing time, as the Republic of the Congo states it: Washington: 7 to 10 business days, no rush service. Paris: express service available at double the fee. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Paris: 15 days or 91 days depending on the visa bought. Washington: tourist visa valid three months (90 days) with multiple entries; six months for US citizens.

Where Romanian citizens apply for a visa for the Republic of the Congo

Republic of the Congo has no embassy or consulate in Romania on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.

Measured from Bucharest, embassies and consulates of the Republic of the Congo are closest in Pristina, Kosovo (444 km), Ankara, Turkey (751 km) and Rome, Italy (1,136 km). The Republic of the Congo sets which of its missions takes applications from Romania; the mission or the official visa portal confirms it before an appointment is booked.

Citizens of the Republic of the Congo travelling to Romania

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Travel advice for the Republic of the Congo

  • UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all travel to parts of the country
  • 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.

Romanian citizens planning a trip to the Republic of the Congo can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to parts of the Republic of the Congo (updated 27 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for the Republic of the Congo (updated 22 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.

Good to know

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

How long Romanian citizens may stay in the Republic of the Congo is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.

How Romanian citizens apply

The Republic of the Congo has no embassy or career consulate in Romania. Romanian citizens apply through a mission of the Republic of the Congo accredited to Romania from abroad; the official visa portal of the Republic of the Congo names the right place.

The Republic of the Congo’s neighbours for Romanian citizens

Angola admits Romanian citizens visa-free. The Central African Republic requires Romanian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.

Citizens of the Republic of the Congo travelling to Romania

Romania requires citizens of the Republic of the Congo to hold a visa issued in advance. The rule is the same in both directions between Romania and the Republic of the Congo.

Frequently asked questions

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.

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

No. The Republic of the Congo has no embassy in Romania. The nearest embassy of the Republic of the Congo is in Pristina, Kosovo, 444 km from Bucharest.

How much does the Republic of the Congo tourist visa cost?

The Republic of the Congo’s official sources give a standard fee of €55 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Washington: 7 to 10 business days, no rush service. Paris: express service available at double the fee.

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.

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

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