Congo visa requirements for Ivorians

Travel and visa requirements

Congolese Visa is not required for Ivorians

Stay Duration: 30 days

Entry Requirements

  • Republic of Congo is also known as Congo Brazzaville.
  • Ivorians intending to visit the Republic of Congo can obtain a visa on arrival for a variable period of 30 days or according to the Embassy's decision.
  • A valid passport is to be tendered.
  • The passport is to have blank pages for entry stamps.
  • Visitors must have evidence of sufficient funds to cover their entire stay as well as  proof of accomodation which could be in form of an invitation letter or hotel reservation.
  • They are to possess two copies of a filled visa application form and two coloured passport photographs.
  • A copy of an airline tickets showing arrival and departure dates from the Republic of Congo is required. 
  • A vaccination certificate for Yellow Fever is to be tendered upon arrival.
  • The estimated flight time from Ivory Coast is 3 hours 31 minutes.
  • Republic of Congo uses the West African Standard Time (GMT+1+) hence, Congo is 1 hour ahead of Ivory Coast.
  • The country has a tropical climate, charcaterized by high temperature, rainfall and humidity.
  • Visitors are not required to pay any airport tax upon arrival.
  • The country adopts the use of the West African CFA Franc as its official currency.
  • Although the constitution mandates freedom of religion, Christianity is the religion having the most number of followers in the country. An estimated 79% of the country's population are Christians.
  • The official language of the Republic of Congo is French. However, the two national languages of the country are Lingala and Kituba.
  • In the Republic of Congo, the power plugs are of types C and E. The standard voltage supply is 230 V and the  standard frequency is 50 Hz.
  • Visitors are advised to be careful when carrying out monetary transactions in the country
  • Taxis are the most accessible and cheapest means of transportation in the Republic of Congo. However, there are minibuses, trains and private transport companies such as Comfort Car and Blue Congo.
  • Congolese cuisines infuses French, Arabic and Asian cuisines into itself. Mwambi/ Mwambe is the national dish of the country.
  • The Congolese people value politeness. Politeness is expected from everyone regardless of social status.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between Congo Brazzaville and Congo Kinshasa?

There are quite a number of differences between Congo Brazzaville and Congo Kinshasa. The former is known as the Republic of Congo while the latter is called the Democratic Republic of Congo. Also Congo Kinshasa is the third biggest country in Africa while Congo Brazzaville is small.

Can I extend my visa in Republic of Congo?

For visitors that intend to stay beyond the permitted duration of stay, they can extend their visa at the Immigration Office in Brazzaville.

How long does it take to travel to the Republic of Congo?

It takes an estimated flight time of 3 hours 31 minutes to travel from Ivory Coast to the Republic of Congo.