Congo

Republic of the Congo

Middle AfricaBrazzavilleCG · COG

At a glance

Currency
Central African CFA Franc
XAF · Fr
Languages
French
fra · +2
Calling code
+242
Area
342,000 km²
newDaylight today12h 07m↑ 05:47 · ↓ 17:54
Entry & visa

Congo visa & entry requirements

Whether you need a visa for Congo depends on your nationality. Here’s the entry picture at a glance, with official links and a way to check the exact rule for your passport.

nationalities
5
Visa-free
nationalities
10
Visa on arrival / e-Visa / eTA
nationalities
183
Visa required in advance

Short-stay tourist entry to Congo, across 198 nationalities in our dataset. Your own requirement depends on your passport — check it below.

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Do you need a visa for Congo?

Pick your passport and get the exact entry rule for Congo — visa-free, visa on arrival, e-Visa or apply in advance.

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Frequently asked questions

It depends on your nationality. Citizens of 5 countries can currently enter Congo visa-free for short tourist stays, while others need a visa on arrival, an e-Visa or a visa arranged in advance. Use the visa checker to see the rule for your passport.

Power & plugs

Congo runs on 230V with plug types C, E. Most chargers work with a simple plug adapter.

Type C
Two round pins
Type E
Two round pins + ground hole

Good news — these socket types are mutually compatible, so a single Type C adapter covers all of Congo.

Full power guide for Congo

Location

1.0° S, 15.0° EOpen in Maps
Borders 5 countries

Light & dark

Brazzaville swings from 12-hour winter days to 12 hours of summer light. Today the sun sets at 17:54.

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