199 countries 39,402 visa rules 72,668 airports 7,028 languages 235 holiday calendars 1,260 news stories Visa data verified 13 Oct 2026
Free Passport Photo Maker
Check requirements
Travel photo of Republic of the Congo

Visa free countries · updated 17 June 2026

Flag of Republic of the CongoCongolese Passport Visa-Free Countries: Where Can Republic of the Congo Passport Holders Travel?

Republic of the Congo passport holders can visit 20 countries without a visa. That ranks the Republic of the Congo passport #170 of 199.

Check another passport

20
Visa-free destinations
0
With unlimited stay
20
With a time-limited stay
90 days
Most common stay (14 countries)
  • Visa-free, unlimited
  • Visa-free, limited days
  • Visa on arrival
  • eTA
  • eVisa
  • Visa required
  • Republic of the Congo

Below is the full list of countries that Republic of the Congo citizens can enter without a visa. The map shows visa-free countries in green — darker for an unlimited stay, lighter where the stay is limited to a set number of days, most often 90 days (3 months). Always check the destination's entry conditions before you travel: most countries require a passport valid for at least six months.

Visa-free destinations for Republic of the Congo passport

CountryEntryMaximum stay
Flag of BarbadosBarbados Visa-free 90 days
Flag of BeninBenin Visa-free 90 days
Flag of CameroonCameroon Visa-free 90 days
Flag of Central African RepublicCentral African Republic Visa-free 90 days
Flag of ChadChad Visa-free 90 days
Flag of Côte d'IvoireCôte d'Ivoire Visa-free 90 days
Flag of DominicaDominica Visa-free 21 days
Flag of DR CongoDR Congo Visa-free 90 days
Flag of GabonGabon Visa-free 90 days
Flag of GambiaGambia Visa-free 90 days
Flag of HaitiHaiti Visa-free 90 days
Flag of MauritiusMauritius Visa-free 90 days
Flag of MicronesiaMicronesia Visa-free 30 days
Flag of PhilippinesPhilippines Visa-free 30 days
Flag of RwandaRwanda Visa-free 30 days
Flag of Saint Vincent and the GrenadinesSaint Vincent and the Grenadines Visa-free 90 days
Flag of SenegalSenegal Visa-free 90 days
Flag of SeychellesSeychelles Visa-free 90 days
Flag of SingaporeSingapore Visa-free 30 days
Flag of TogoTogo Visa-free 30 days

Overview of visa-free access for Republic of the Congo citizens

Holders of a Republic of the Congo passport can travel to 20 destinations without obtaining a visa in advance. 0 of them allow an unrestricted stay and 20 allow visa-free entry for a limited number of days.

Add 25 countries that issue a visa on arrival and 3 that only need an online travel authorisation (eTA), and Republic of the Congo citizens can reach 48 countries without a classic visa application. A further 44 countries offer an eVisa, and 106 require a visa from an embassy or consulate.

Visa-free destinations include Barbados, Benin, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad and Côte d'Ivoire, among many others.

Where can Republic of the Congo citizens travel, and for how long?

Visa-free destinations for the Republic of the Congo passport grouped by the maximum stay:

90 days (3 months) (14 countries)

Barbados, Benin, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Côte d'Ivoire, DR Congo, Gabon, Gambia, Haiti, Mauritius, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Senegal and Seychelles

30 days (1 month) (5 countries)

Micronesia, Philippines, Rwanda, Singapore and Togo

21 days (3 weeks) (1 country)

Dominica

Key takeaways for Republic of the Congo passport holders

With 20 visa-free destinations, the Republic of the Congo passport ranks #170 of 199 in our ranking. The most common allowance is 90 days (3 months).

Visa-free status normally covers tourism and short business visits only — not work or study. Most countries require your passport to be valid for at least six months beyond your planned departure, and you may be asked for a return ticket, an accommodation booking or proof of sufficient funds.

The stay shown in the table is the maximum allowed without a visa. Entry rules can change at short notice, so confirm the current requirements with the destination's embassy or official immigration website before you travel.

Frequently asked questions about visa-free travel for Republic of the Congo citizens

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

Republic of the Congo passport holders can visit 20 countries without a visa (data updated 17 June 2026). 0 of them have no fixed limit on the length of stay and 20 allow a visa-free stay of a set number of days. Counting visa on arrival (25) and electronic travel authorisations (3), Republic of the Congo citizens can enter 48 countries without applying for a visa in advance.

Which countries allow unlimited stay for Republic of the Congo citizens?

No country currently offers Republic of the Congo passport holders a visa-free stay without a time limit — every visa-free destination sets a maximum number of days.

What is the most common visa-free stay for Republic of the Congo passport holders?

90 days (3 months) is the most common allowance — it applies in 14 countries, including Barbados, Benin, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Côte d'Ivoire, DR Congo, Gabon, Gambia, Haiti and 4 more.

What is the longest visa-free stay available to Republic of the Congo citizens?

The longest fixed visa-free stay is 90 days (3 months), available in Barbados, Benin, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Côte d'Ivoire, DR Congo, Gabon, Gambia, Haiti and 4 more.

Where is the Republic of the Congo passport ranked?

With 20 visa-free destinations the Republic of the Congo passport ranks #170 of 199 passports in our visa-free ranking. The strongest passport in the ranking opens 130 countries visa-free.

What happens if I overstay my visa-free period?

Overstaying is a breach of immigration law. Depending on the country it can mean a fine, detention, deportation and a ban on future entry. The stay shown in the table is the maximum allowed without a visa — if you need longer, apply for an extension or the right visa before that period ends.

What is the difference between visa-free entry, visa on arrival and an eTA?

Visa-free means you only show your passport at the border. Visa on arrival is issued at the airport or land border, usually for a fee. An eTA (electronic travel authorisation, e.g. ESTA for the USA or ETA for the United Kingdom) is a short online application you must complete before departure. For Republic of the Congo passport holders: 20 visa-free, 25 visa on arrival, 3 eTA and 44 eVisa destinations.

Data: Passport Index dataset (MIT licence) with corrections from official embassy and immigration sources · updated 17 June 2026.

← All passports