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How to get a Congo visa from Chad

Visa types, fees, processing times and application requirements for Chadian passport holders travelling to Congo.

Visa types & fees

2 visa options for travelling to Congo.

Business visa

Processing time5-7 days
Validity30 days
Fee (approx.)$200

Tourist visa

Processing time5-7 days
Validity3 months
Fee (approx.)$200

Application requirements

Documents Chadian applicants need to provide.

  • Two fully completed visa application forms.
  • Two passport-sized(2 by 2) color photographs with a white background.
  • An international passport with the next six months validity and at least one visa page for stamp.
  • Copy of airline tickets or itinerary.
  • 3 months of recent Bank statements.
  • Hotel reservations.
  • A copy of your airline ticket showing arrival and departure dates.
  • Visa Fees receipt.
  • One copy of evidence of yellow fever vaccination.
  • Passport information page's copy.

Visa type details

Tourist visa
  • The Congo tourist visa allows applicants to visit The republic Congo for tourism purposes, sightseeing, and recreational activities.
  • The tourist visa is delivered for a period of 3 months ( 90 days) and allows for multiples entries.
  • It grants tourists/ visitors the authorization to enter the country through designated ports of entry such as airports and harbor stations.
  • This visa is issued at any accredited Congolese Consulate.
  • Chadians who plan to visit friends or relatives residing in the Congo should also apply for the tourist visa.
  • A certificate of yellow fever vaccination is required during the visa application.
  • If you have been invited by a friend or relative in the Congo, a letter of invitation from your host is required. The letter should clearly state the relationship between you and your host.
  • Holders of this visa can attend events and festivals in the country.
  • You are expected to leave the country as soon as your visa expires.
  • Proof of paid visa should be provided.
  • The tourist visa does not serve for study purposes.
  • If you are under the age of 18 years and you are traveling alone or with one of your parents, a copy of your birth certificate and a notarized consent signed by your parents or guardians is required.
  • A copy of the return flight ticket to your home country should be provided.

Business visa
  • The Congo business visa is issued for various reasons such as making feasibility studies, establishing professional and business contacts, and making arrangements for investments in the Republic of Congo.
  • This visa cannot exceed 30 days.
  • If a business applicant plans on staying in the Republic of Congo for more than 30 days, he/she should extend his/her visa at the nearest Office of Immigration.
  • A business visa is delivered for only one month ( 30 days) and allows for multiple entries
  • Applicants are to provide a letter from your employer confirming awareness and allowance of business leave is required. The letter should also state the purpose of your business travel to the Congo and the duration of your visit to the country.
  • The letter must also indicate who will be financially responsible for you while you are in the Congo either bt the employer or employee partner in Congo.
  • Proof of civil ties to the home country.
  • The Certificate of Business Registration and the Income Tax Return of the host company is required.
  • Proof of the previous dealing between your company and the partner Congolese company should be provided(if any).
  • You are to provide proof of yellow fever vaccination at the embassy.
  • Proof of paid visa fees should be provided.
  • You are to exit the country after your visa expires.
  • The visa fee cost USD 100.00.

Where to apply

Congo embassy & visa application centers in Chad.

N'Djamena

AddressCongolese Embassy in N'Djamena, Ave du 20 août, N'Djamena, Chad.
Phone(+235) 52-29-35
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Frequently asked questions

What do they eat in the Congo
Congo's farmland is the source of a wide variety of crops. These include maize, rice, cassava (manioc), sweet potatoes, yam, taro, plantain, tomatoes, pumpkin and varieties of peas and nuts. These foods are eaten throughout the country, but there are also regional dishes.

What is the official language in Congo
The official language of the Republic of Congo is French. Other languages are mainly Bantu languages, and the two national languages in the country are Kituba and Lingala (13%), followed by Mboshi, Bateke (17.3%), and more than forty other languages, including Pygmy languages (1.4%), which are not Bantu languages.

Is Congo the same as Democratic Republic of Congo
No, The population of the Democratic Republic of the Congo is about 69 million, but the Republic of the Congo has a mere 4 million.

Is Congo Brazzaville safe
Reports of violent crime in Brazzaville are not uncommon and visitors are advised to apply extreme caution whilst exploring the country.

Are there penalities for breaching visa laws
Yes, there are but because of the inconsistencies in the country's politics, the rules are very flexible.

How populous is the Republic of Congo
The Republic of the Congo is the 37th largest African country by population. The current population of the Republic of the Congo is 5,558,831 as of August 18, 2019, based on the latest United Nations estimates.
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Visa fees and rules change often. Confirm the latest Congo visa requirements with an official embassy or consulate before booking travel.