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Congo passport visa requirements 2026

Where a Congo passport gets you in visa-free, with a visa on arrival, with an eVisa, or only with a visa arranged in advance.

Visa data last updated 2026-01-09

19Visa-free

46eVisa

26Visa on arrival

107Visa required

Congo passport at a glance

With a Congo passport you can enter 19 destinations visa-free and 26 with a visa on arrival, so 45 of the 198 destinations we track need no paperwork before you fly. Another 46 issue an eVisa or electronic travel authorisation online, and 107 require a visa from an embassy or consulate before travel.

Open the visa map for Congo

Do Congo passport holders need a visa for popular destinations?

Destination	Entry rule for Congo passports
United States of America	Visa required
United Kingdom	Visa required
Schengen Area (Germany, France, Italy…)	Visa required
Canada	Visa required
Australia	eVisa
Japan	Visa required
China	Visa required
United Arab Emirates	eVisa
Turkey	Visa required
Thailand	eVisa
India	Visa required
South Africa	eVisa

Access by region

Number of destinations in each category for Congo passport holders.

Region	Visa-free	Visa on arrival	eVisa	Visa required
Africa	12	14	16	11
Asia	2	8	19	22
Europe	0	0	2	43
North America	4	0	5	14
Oceania	1	3	2	8
South America	0	1	2	9

Longest visa-free stays

Where Congo passport holders can stay the longest without a visa:

Barbados — up to 90 days
Benin — up to 90 days
Cameroon — up to 90 days
Central African Rep. — up to 90 days
Chad — up to 90 days
Côte d'Ivoire — up to 90 days
Dem. Rep. Congo — up to 90 days
Gabon — up to 90 days

Full list of destinations

Visa-free 19

Barbados90 days
Benin90 days
Cameroon90 days
Central African Rep.90 days
Chad90 days
Côte d'Ivoire90 days
Dem. Rep. Congo90 days
Dominica21 days
Gabon90 days
Gambia90 days
Haiti90 days
Mauritius90 days
Micronesia30 days
Philippines30 days
Rwanda30 days
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines90 days
Senegal90 days
Seychelles90 days
Singapore30 days

eVisa 46

Visa on arrival 26

Visa required 107

Frequently asked questions

How many countries can Congo passport holders visit without a visa?

Congo passport holders can visit 19 destinations visa-free, including Singapore, Philippines, Rwanda, Senegal, Mauritius, Seychelles and others. Adding the 26 destinations that offer a visa on arrival, 45 destinations need no visa arranged in advance.

Which countries offer visa on arrival to Congo passport holders?

26 destinations offer a visa on arrival to Congo passport holders, including Maldives, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Tanzania, Ghana, Cape Verde, Bolivia, Macau and others. Fees, onward-ticket and proof-of-funds requirements still apply at the border.

Where can Congo passport holders travel with an eVisa?

46 destinations let Congo passport holders apply online for an eVisa or electronic travel authorisation, including Thailand, United Arab Emirates, Malaysia, Indonesia, South Korea, South Africa, Kenya, Morocco and others.

Do Congo passport holders need a visa for Europe's Schengen Area?

Congo passport holders need a visa issued before travel in the Schengen Area, which covers 29 European countries including France, Germany, Italy, Spain and Hungary. One Schengen visa or visa-free stay covers all member states, limited to 90 days in any 180-day period.

Do Congo passport holders need a visa for the United States?

Congo passport holders need a visa issued before travel for the United States, according to our data.

Do Congo passport holders need a visa for the United Kingdom?

Congo passport holders need a visa issued before travel for the United Kingdom, according to our data.

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About this data

Entry categories come from our passport-by-destination matrix, last updated 2026-01-09. Visa policies change, and special rules can apply to diplomatic passports, residents of third countries or travellers arriving by land. Always confirm with the destination's official immigration website or your airline before you travel.

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