São Tomé and Príncipe
Republic of the Congo
Republic of the Congo visa for citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe
Entry requirement
The Republic of the Congo requires citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe to hold a visa issued in advance.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- Republic of the Congo visa guide
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.
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 citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe apply for a visa for the Republic of the Congo
Republic of the Congo has no embassy or consulate in São Tomé and Príncipe on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
- 300 km
- 378 km
- 662 km
Measured from São Tomé, embassies and consulates of the Republic of the Congo are closest in Libreville, Gabon (300 km), Bata, Equatorial Guinea (378 km) and Yaoundé, Cameroon (662 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of São Tomé and Príncipe is decided by the Republic of the Congo, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.
Citizens of the Republic of the Congo travelling to São Tomé and Príncipe
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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.
Before travelling from São Tomé and Príncipe to the Republic of the Congo, it helps to know the official travel advice: 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).
Good to know
How long citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe can stay in the Republic of the Congo
How long citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe 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 citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe apply
The Republic of the Congo has no embassy or career consulate in São Tomé and Príncipe. Citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe apply through a mission of the Republic of the Congo accredited to São Tomé and Príncipe from abroad; the official visa portal of the Republic of the Congo names the right place.
The Republic of the Congo’s neighbours for citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe
Angola admits citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe visa-free. The Central African Republic requires citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe to obtain a visa in advance.
Citizens of the Republic of the Congo travelling to São Tomé and Príncipe
Citizens of the Republic of the Congo need a visa for São Tomé and Príncipe, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
Frequently asked questions
Do citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe need a visa for the Republic of the Congo?
The Republic of the Congo requires citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe to hold a visa issued in advance.
Is there an embassy of the Republic of the Congo in São Tomé and Príncipe?
No. The Republic of the Congo has no embassy in São Tomé and Príncipe. The nearest embassy of the Republic of the Congo is in Libreville, Gabon, 300 km from São Tomé.
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 São Tomé and Príncipe?
Citizens of the Republic of the Congo need a visa for São Tomé and Príncipe, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
Can citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe enter the Republic of the Congo visa-free?
No; citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe 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.