Passport/Visa
| | Passport Required? | Visa Required? | Return Ticket Required? |
| British | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Australian | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Canadian | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| USA | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| OtherEU | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Japanese | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Passports
Passport valid for at least three months required by all.
Visas
Required by all except nationals of Gabon.
Note
Nationals of Congo possessing dual nationality do require visas if travelling on their other passport.
Types of visa and cost
Tourist and Business: £40 for 15 days; £60 for one month; £100 for three months (Business only). All visas are multiple entry.
Cost of Visa Conversion Table
| £10 | US$18 | | £20 | US$36 | | £30 | US$55 | | £40 | US$73 | | £50 | US$91 | | £60 | US$109 | | £70 | US$127 | | £80 | US$146 | | £90 | US$164 | | £100 | US$182 | | £110 | US$200 | | £120 | US$218 | | £130 | US$236 | | £140 | US$255 | | £150 | US$273 |
Validity
Dependent on length of visa.
Application to
Consulate (or Consular section at Embassy); see Contact Addresses section.
Application requirements
(a) Valid passport. (b) One completed application form. (c) One passport-size photo in colour. (d) Return or onward ticket. (e) Fee, payable in cash or by postal order. (f) Yellow fever vaccination certificate for travellers aged over one year. (g) Stamped, self-addressed envelope (or cost of return postage) for postal applications. Tourist: (a)-(g) and, (h) Authorised lodging certificate, provided a resident or national of the Republic of Congo or a hotel reservation. (i) Proof of sufficient funds (credit card, pay slips, proof of employment). Business: (a)-(g) and, (h) Letter from employer verifying the applicant's identity, purpose of travel and length of stay, giving the name and address of a contact in the Republic of Congo and taking responsibility for the applicant.
Note
(a) Applications made by post must be accompanied by a cheque for £5 to cover postal charges (UK and Republic of Ireland only). (b) Vaccination certificates for cholera and tetanus may also be required. (c) All journalists, photographers and researchers must obtain written permission to carry out filming or research before entering the country.
Working days required
Visas issued immediately for applications made in person or 24 hours after date of receipt for postal applications.
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