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The Paris embassy's special provisions for minors (0 to 17), shown under its child and senior visa categories, ask for a parental authorisation to leave the territory, proof of parentage (birth certificate or family record book) and a copy of a parent's ID.

المصدر: Embassy of the Republic of the Congo in France

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs says most travellers need a visa to enter the Republic of the Congo, and you can ask for a tourist visa at the nearest Congolese embassy or consulate. That page gives no fee, processing time or list of exempt nationalities, so the details below come from the Congolese embassies in Paris and Washington. The Washington embassy adds that no visa is issued at any border post.

المصدر: Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Francophonie and Congolese Abroad of the Republic of the Congo

Its page asks for two printed, signed application forms; two colour photos of 2 x 2 inches taken in the last 6 months; a notarised invitation letter or a hotel reservation, plus a copy of your host's ID; a flight reservation; and a prepaid return envelope with a tracking number. It lists a 200 US dollar fee (cash or money order), 7 to 10 business days without an express option, and a 3-month (90-day) multiple-entry tourist visa (180 days for US citizens). The page is undated and mentions 2014, so confirm current rules with the embassy.

المصدر: Embassy of the Republic of Congo in the United States

At the Paris embassy you create an account on its online platform, fill in the request, upload your documents and pay online, then either post your passport by registered mail or drop it off at the embassy. Other embassies and consulates may work differently, so check with the one that serves you.

المصدر: Embassy of the Republic of the Congo in France

A colour ID photo, facing the camera, on a white background. The Paris embassy takes it as a JPEG file uploaded with your application.

المصدر: Embassy of the Republic of the Congo in France

The Paris embassy asks for a passport valid for at least 6 months after your travel date. The Washington embassy also asks for 6 months' validity.

المصدر: Embassy of the Republic of the Congo in France

Documents showing you can cover the costs of your stay (the Paris embassy calls it proof of means of subsistence). It doesn't say how much you need.

المصدر: Embassy of the Republic of the Congo in France

The amount depends on the embassy you apply to. The Paris embassy lists two visas, 15 days and 91 days, at 55 euros and 110 euros, with express handling at double the price and lower fees for children aged 0 to 5 and people aged 65 and over. Its page doesn't label the visas by purpose.

المصدر: Embassy of the Republic of the Congo in France

A letter of invitation or an accommodation certificate from your host. The Paris embassy says it needs the agreement of the departmental office for surveillance of the territory (DDST) in Congo. The Ministry's page also lists proof of a hotel or accommodation booking among the usual documents.

المصدر: Embassy of the Republic of the Congo in France

The Ministry strongly advises travel insurance covering medical costs, medical evacuation and repatriation. It is advice, not a stated entry condition.

المصدر: Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Francophonie and Congolese Abroad of the Republic of the Congo

A copy of your flight reservation showing your departure and return dates.

المصدر: Embassy of the Republic of the Congo in France

The government portal lists a protocol on visa exemption for diplomatic, service and ordinary passports among the accords signed with Kenya in July 2023. We couldn't find confirmation that it is in force, so treat a visa as required unless a Congolese embassy tells you otherwise.

المصدر: Government of the Republic of the Congo (official portal)

A 2021 agreement with Rwanda, whose ratification was authorised by Law 24-2023 (Journal officiel of 28 September 2023), gives ordinary-passport holders of Rwanda a visa at entry free of charge, valid for up to 90 days. It is still a visa, not an exemption, and we couldn't confirm how it works at the border, so ask a Congolese embassy before you travel.

المصدر: General Secretariat of the Government of the Republic of the Congo (Journal officiel)

The Council of Ministers' minutes of 18 June 2026 record the President's announcement on 25 May 2026 that the Congo will end the entry-visa requirement for nationals of all African countries from 1 January 2027. The minutes give no stay length or formalities. Until then, treat a visa as required.

المصدر: General Secretariat of the Government of the Republic of the Congo

The Ministry recommends being vaccinated against yellow fever and carrying your vaccination booklet. Other vaccines may be recommended depending on your route and how long you stay.

المصدر: Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Francophonie and Congolese Abroad of the Republic of the Congo