United States
Republic of the Congo
Republic of the Congo visa for US citizens
Entry requirement
US 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 ambacongo-us.org
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 the United States
- Embassy of the Republic of the Congo in Washington D.C.
16th Street Northwest 1720, 20009 Washington
Today 09:00–16:00
The Republic of the Congo has 1 mission in the United States, with its embassy in Washington D.C.
Citizens of the Republic of the Congo travelling to the United States
Republic of the CongoUnited States No admission United States visa for citizens of the Republic of the Congo
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.
US 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 US citizens can stay in the Republic of the Congo
How long US 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 US citizens apply
In the United States, applications go to the embassy of the Republic of the Congo in Washington D.C., 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 US citizens
Angola admits US citizens visa-free. The Central African Republic requires US citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Citizens of the Republic of the Congo travelling to the United States
Citizens of the Republic of the Congo are currently not admitted to the United States, according to the visa data used here.
Frequently asked questions
Do US citizens need a visa for the Republic of the Congo?
US citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the Republic of the Congo.
Where is the embassy of the Republic of the Congo in the United States?
The embassy of the Republic of the Congo in the United States is in Washington D.C.
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 the United States?
Citizens of the Republic of the Congo are currently not admitted to the United States, according to the visa data used here.
Can US citizens enter the Republic of the Congo visa-free?
No; US 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.