South Africa
Republic of the Congo
Republic of the Congo visa for South African citizens
Entry requirement
South African citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the Republic of the Congo.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Republic of the Congo visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at embassyofcongo.co.za
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.
Missions of the Republic of the Congo in South Africa
The Republic of the Congo has 1 mission in South Africa, with its embassy in Pretoria.
Citizens of the Republic of the Congo travelling to South Africa
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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 South Africa 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 South African citizens can stay in the Republic of the Congo
How long South African 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 South African citizens apply
In South Africa, applications go to the embassy of the Republic of the Congo in Pretoria, or to a visa centre acting for the Republic of the Congo; fees, documents and processing times are published by the Republic of the Congo.
The Republic of the Congo’s neighbours for South African citizens
Gabon and Angola admit South African citizens visa-free. The Central African Republic requires South African citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Citizens of the Republic of the Congo travelling to South Africa
Citizens of the Republic of the Congo need a visa for South Africa, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
Frequently asked questions
Do South African citizens need a visa for the Republic of the Congo?
South African citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the Republic of the Congo.
Where is the embassy of the Republic of the Congo in South Africa?
The embassy of the Republic of the Congo in South Africa is in Pretoria.
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 South Africa?
Citizens of the Republic of the Congo need a visa for South Africa, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
Can South African citizens enter the Republic of the Congo visa-free?
No; South African 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.