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Republic of the Congo visa for Sri Lankan citizens

Visa required

Sri Lankan citizens need a visa for the Republic of the Congo, obtained before travel.

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.

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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 Sri Lankan citizens apply for a visa for the Republic of the Congo

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

The nearest missions of the Republic of the Congo to Colombo are in Juba, South Sudan (5,342 km from Colombo), Tel Aviv, Israel (5,431 km) and Cairo, Egypt (5,681 km). The Republic of the Congo sets which of its missions takes applications from Sri Lanka; the mission or the official visa portal confirms it before an appointment is booked.

Citizens of the Republic of the Congo travelling to Sri Lanka

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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 Sri Lanka 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). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.

Good to know

How long Sri Lankan citizens can stay in the Republic of the Congo

How long Sri Lankan 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 Sri Lankan citizens apply

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

The Republic of the Congo’s neighbours for Sri Lankan citizens

The Central African Republic and Angola require Sri Lankan citizens to obtain a visa in advance.

Citizens of the Republic of the Congo travelling to Sri Lanka

Citizens of the Republic of the Congo receive their visa for Sri Lanka at the border; it covers up to 30 days.

Frequently asked questions

Do Sri Lankan citizens need a visa for the Republic of the Congo?

Sri Lankan citizens need a visa for the Republic of the Congo, obtained before travel.

Is there an embassy of the Republic of the Congo in Sri Lanka?

No. The Republic of the Congo has no embassy in Sri Lanka. The nearest embassy of the Republic of the Congo is in Juba, South Sudan, 5,342 km from Colombo.

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 Sri Lanka?

Citizens of the Republic of the Congo receive their visa for Sri Lanka at the border; it covers up to 30 days.

Can Sri Lankan citizens enter the Republic of the Congo visa-free?

No; Sri Lankan 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.