Visa guide · added October 2026

Congo (Republic of the Congo) Visa Guide

Indian passport holders need a visa for the Republic of the Congo (Congo-Brazzaville) and must get it before travel: the country’s embassy in Washington states that no visas are issued at ports of entry. Apply through a Congolese embassy.

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Visa facts checked against official sources on 6 October 2026

Do Indians need a visa for Congo (Republic of the Congo)?

Indian passport holders need a visa for the Republic of the Congo (Congo-Brazzaville) and must get it before travel: the country’s embassy in Washington states that no visas are issued at ports of entry. Apply through a Congolese embassy.

Republic of the Congo visa options for Indians

OptionWho it is forStay and validityOfficial fee
Tourist visaLeisure travel3 months, multiple entries, for non-US citizensUS$200 at the Embassy in Washington
Business visaFeasibility studies, professional contacts and investment arrangementsUp to 30 days, multiple entries, for non-US citizensUS$200 at the Embassy in Washington

Republic of the Congo visa fees

OptionOfficial fee
Tourist visaUS$200 at the Embassy in Washington
Business visaUS$200 at the Embassy in Washington

These fees and validities are the ones published by the Embassy of the Republic of the Congo in Washington. We could not confirm the fee charged in India, so ask the Embassy of the Republic of the Congo in New Delhi. Fees are not refunded once an application is submitted.

Documents required

The official source lists these documents:

  • Two completed and signed visa application forms
  • Two recent colour passport photographs on a white background
  • Passport valid for at least 6 months
  • Invitation letter or hotel reservation (tourist visa)
  • Business letter on company letterhead (business visa)
  • Airline tickets or itinerary

How to apply

1

Contact the Embassy of the Republic of the Congo in New Delhi to confirm the fee, form and submission hours in India.

2

Prepare two completed and signed application forms, two photographs, your passport and your travel documents.

3

Submit the application to the embassy and pay the fee as instructed.

4

Collect your visa before you travel. Visas are not issued at ports of entry.

Processing time

7–10 business days at the Embassy in Washington, which offers no express service and recommends applying 30 days before departure.

Frequently asked questions

Indian passport holders need a visa for the Republic of the Congo (Congo-Brazzaville) and must get it before travel: the country’s embassy in Washington states that no visas are issued at ports of entry. Apply through a Congolese embassy.

Tourist visa: US$200 at the Embassy in Washington. Business visa: US$200 at the Embassy in Washington. These fees and validities are the ones published by the Embassy of the Republic of the Congo in Washington. We could not confirm the fee charged in India, so ask the Embassy of the Republic of the Congo in New Delhi. Fees are not refunded once an application is submitted.

7–10 business days at the Embassy in Washington, which offers no express service and recommends applying 30 days before departure.

Contact the Embassy of the Republic of the Congo in New Delhi to confirm the fee, form and submission hours in India. Prepare two completed and signed application forms, two photographs, your passport and your travel documents. Submit the application to the embassy and pay the fee as instructed. Collect your visa before you travel. Visas are not issued at ports of entry.

From the official sources listed at the end of this page, checked on 6 October 2026. Visa rules and fees change, so confirm them on the official site before you apply.

Official sources

The visa facts on this page come from these official pages, checked on 6 October 2026. Rules and fees can change, so confirm them before you apply.

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