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Visa policy of the Republic of the Congo

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Visitors to the Republic of the Congo must obtain a visa from one of the Republic of the Congo diplomatic missions unless they are citizens from one of the visa-exempt countries or citizens who may obtain a visa on arrival.

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Visa policy of the Republic of the Congo
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Visa exemption

Citizens of the following countries who hold a biometric passport may enter the Republic of Congo without a visa for up to 90 days:[1][2]

A visa is not required for citizens of China provided their normal passports are endorsed "For Public Affairs".

A visa is not required for holders of a V.I.P Invitation letter.

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Non-ordinary passports

Holders of diplomatic or service category passports of Brazil, China,Russia and holders of diplomatic passports of Portugal and Turkey.[6]

Future changes

The Republic of the Congo has signed visa exemption agreements with the following countries, but they have not yet entered into force:

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Visa on arrival

Citizens of the following countries may obtain a visa on arrival:[8][9]

Electronic visa (e-Visa)

In April 2019, Congolese authorities announced a plan to introduce an electronic visa in August 2019.[10] Visa applications can already be submitted online at the Republic of the Congo embassy in France website.[11][12]

Transit

Passengers with a confirmed onward ticket for a flight to a third country on the same calendar day. They must stay in the international transit area of the airport and have documents required for the next destination.

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