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Information :
  • Except for persons holding a valid Congolese passport, every foreign traveller is required to obtain an entry visa for the Republic of the Congo before departure.
  • It is reminded that obtaining a visa in advance is compulsory and that any traveller holding a foreign passport must ensure that this passport is accompanied by the required documents.



User of Congolese origin holding an ordinary foreign passport

General information and documents to provide

User of Congolese origin holding an ordinary foreign passport

Dear patriots,

The Embassy of the Republic of the Congo in the United Kingdom informs the public that, henceforth, any national of Congolese origin travelling with a foreign passport must Applicants must submit one of the following documents as part of a visa application. :

  • a hotel reservation ;
  • a certificate of accommodation ;
  • or a consular card (cost : £25  •  Validity period : 24 month).
Please be advised that from October 30 2025,all visa applications and other administrative procedures must be accompanied by a valid consular card..
No administrative request will be accepted without this document.

The Embassy thanks you for your understanding and cooperation.

The Minister-Counselor in Charge of Affairs

Schedule without appointment

Visa applications are processed
Monday to Thursday10am – 2pm
Friday10am – 1pm
Visa withdrawal
Monday to Thursday2am – 3pm
Friday2pm – 3pm
Documents required for visa issuance

User holding an ordinary passport: Tourist / visitor

Indicative durations, costs, and deadlines

Applications & Withdrawals — Visas

Walk-in visa applications

Monday to Thursday: 10am to 2pm Friday: 10am to 1pm

Visa withdrawal

Monday to Thursday: 2pm to 3pm Friday: 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.

The documents required for us to issue a visa are as follows :

  • A valid passport (with at least 6 months remaining) with at least two (2) blank pages.
  • A visa application form duly completed and signed by the applicant, and two (2) recent photos**.
  • A certificate of accommodation (must be countersigned by the DDST)**.

** These documents must be renewed with each visa application.

Visa Type
(Multiple entries from 60 days)		 Number of days Standard fees
10 working days (≈ 2 weeks)		 Express Fees
5 working days(≈ 1 week)
Visit / Tourism 15 days £130 £180
30 days £175 £225
45 days £195 £245
60 days £215 £265
90 days £245 £295
180 days £365 £415
365 days £625 £675
The processing times are indicative and begin upon receipt of a complete application.

-Extra-Express Visas (48 hours)

Please contact usfor expedited processing within 48 hours heures.

Cancelation

Any withdrawal or cancellation of an application is subject to 50 % fee on the total amount paid, if it occurs within the following time limits : 12  hours pour le service extra-express 48 hours for express / 72 hours for the standard.
No refund will be issued after the stated deadlines.

User holding a refugee passport (Travel Document)

Special cases and supporting documents

User holding a refugee passport (Travel Document)

Category refugee

In accordance with current regulations, hotel reservations are no longer accepted for any holder of a travel document intending to enter the Republic of Congo.

Required documents
  • A valid passport (at least 6 months remaining) with two (2) blank pages.
  • A visa application form duly completed and signed by the applicant, and two (2) recent photos**.
  • A certificate of accommodation (must be countersigned by the DDST)**.

** These documents must be renewed with each visa application.

Visa processing times and costs

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Visa Type
(Multiple entries starting from 60 days)		 Number of days Standard Fees
10 working days(≈ 2 weeks)		 Express Fees
5 working days (≈ 1 week)
Family visit and others 15 days £130 £180
30 days£175£225
45 days£195£245
60 days£215£265
90 days£245£295
180 days£365£415
365 days£625£675
Extra-express visas 48 h : Please contact us for expedited processing.
Cancelation : Any cancellation/withdrawal is subject to 50 % of fees if carried out within the following time limits : 12 h (extra-express) · 48 h (express) · 72 h (standard). No refunds beyond.

Business visa: Work/Research assignment, etc.

Letter of invitation, employer's certificate…

Business visa: Work assignment / Research etc…

Business Category

Visa applications (walk-in)

  • Monday to Thursday: 10am to 2pm
  • Friday: 10am to 1pm

Visa withdrawal

  • Monday to Thursday: 2pm to 3pm
  • Friday: 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.

In accordance with current regulations, all business visa applications must be accompanied by: a certificate of accommodation and a letter of invitation addressed to the Embassy of the Republic of the Congo in the United Kingdom. The invitation letter must come from your business partner in the Congo and specify the purpose and dates of your visit.

Required documents
  • A valid passport (with at least 6 months remaining) with two (2) blank pages.
  • A visa application form duly completed and signed by the applicant, and two (2) recent photos.**
  • An invitation letter (on official company or institution letterhead, addressed to the Embassy of the Republic of Congo).**
  • A certificate of accommodation (must be countersigned by the DGST), or a hotel reservation. **
  • A reservation or flight ticket (hotel reservations are only accepted for a 15-day visa).

**These documents must be renewed with each visa application.

Visa processing times and costs

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Visa Type
(Multiple entries starting from 60 days)		 Number of days Standard Fees
10 working days (≈ 2 weeks)		 Frais Standard
5 working days (≈ 1 week)
Business / Work assignment / Research
(£150 business visa fee per applicant, included in the price of the visa) 		15 days £280 £330
30 days£325£375
45 days£345£395
60 days£365£415
90 days£395£445
180 days£515£565
365 days£775£825
Extra-express visas 48 h : Please contact us for expedited processing.
Cancelation : Any cancellation/withdrawal is subject to a 50 % fee if made within the following timeframes: 12 h (extra-express) · 48 h (express) · 72 h (standard). No refunds beyond this amount.

Consular card application form

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Bank Holidays (Jours fériés) — 2025

The Congo Visa Center will be closed on the following days
Date Day Bank holiday
January 1, 2025 Wenesday New Year's Day
April 18, 2025 Friday Good Friday
April 21, 2025 Monday Easter
May 5, 2025 Monday Early May bank holiday
May 26, 2025 Monday Spring bank holiday
August 25, 2025 Monday August bank holiday
December 25, 2025 Thrustday Chrismas day
December 26, 2025 Friday Boxing day