Congo visa requirements for Senegaleses

Travel and visa requirements

Congolese Visa is not required for Senegaleses

Stay Duration: 30 days

Entry Requirements

  • Senegal citizens travelling to Congo are granted visa on arrival for a duration of 30 days.
  • Visitors are required to possess a valid passport for six months with at least one blank page for visa stamps.
  • Passport should be valid for six months beyond your departure date from Congo.
  • Visitors are required to provide a travel itinerary at the port of entry into Congo.
  • Visitors are also expected to present a vaccination certificate for Yellow Fever.
  • Senegal citizens must have also purchased a return flight ticket on arrival.
  • Visitors must hold an invitation letter or hotel reservation receipt in multiple copies.
  • The Republic of Congo uses the West Africa Standard Time, the time zone in the Republic of the Congo (GMT+1), hence, the Republic of the Congo is 1 hour ahead of Senegal.
  • The estimated flight time from Dakar, Senegal to Brazzaville, Congo is 5 hours, 41 minutes.
  • It is illegal to take pictures of government buildings, military installations, key infrastructure such as ports, train stations, and airports, and along with border areas in the country.
  • Transport in the Republic of the Congo can be done by land, air and water.
  • Cell phones are used extensively in the Republic of Congo. SIM cards can be purchased locally to use with a compatible cell phone, although, the telecommunications systems outside of cities are unreliable or non-existent.
  • Christianity is the majority religion practised in the Republic of the 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 followed by Mboshi, Bateke and more than forty other languages including Pygmy languages which are not Bantu languages.
  • The country's tropical climate is characterized by heavy rainfalls and high temperatures and humidity.
  • The Republic of Congo has four seasons, which are alternating dry and rainy, a short dry season from January to February, a short rainy season from March to April and a long dry season from May to September.
  • About 70 percent of the country’s area is covered by rain forest. 
  • The Congo River is the second longest river in Africa after Nile and the second largest river in the world by discharge volume of water after the Amazon and the world’s deepest river.
  • Congo is blessed with wildlife creatures like gorillas, chimpanzees, bonobos, forest elephants, and many other creatures, large and small. 

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Congo safe to visit?

Given that there are still serious security threats in the Republic of Congo for tourists, it is best to visit with a tour company who will know how best to keep you safe.

What is the capital of the Republic of Congo?

Brazzaville is the capital and largest city of the Republic of the Congo.

Is Congo the richest country in the world?

The Democratic Republic of Congo is widely considered to be the richest country in the world regarding natural resources. Its untapped deposits of raw minerals are estimated to be worth in excess of U.S. $24 trillion.


What currency is used in the Republic of Congo?

The common currency used in the Republic of Congo and other CEMAC members is the CFA Franc (F CFA). The CFA is linked to the Euro.