Republic of the Congo (Congo-Brazzaville)
Area: 342,000 sq km
Population: 3,999,000
Population density: 12 per sq km
Capital: Brazzaville
Area: 342,000 sq km
Population: 3,999,000
Population density: 12 per sq km
Capital: Brazzaville
Republic of Congo country information
Passport & visa | Getting there | Cycling & maps | Cost of living | Accommodation | Food | Bike shops | Climate | Distances
Passport & Visa
| Passport Required? | |
|---|---|
| British | Yes |
| Australian | Yes |
| Canadian | Yes |
| USA | Yes |
| Other EU | Yes |
| Visa Required? | |
| British | Yes |
| Australian | Yes |
| Canadian | Yes |
| USA | Yes |
| Other EU | Yes |
Passports
Passport valid for at least
six months required by all nationals referred
to in the chart above.
Passport Note
Nationals
of Congo possessing dual nationality do
require visas if travelling on their other passport.
Visas
Required
by all nationals referred to in the chart above.
Note: Nationals not referred to in the chart above are advised to contact the embassy to check visa requirements.
Note: Nationals not referred to in the chart above are advised to contact the embassy to check visa requirements.
Types of Visa and Cost
Tourist
and Business: £40 for 15 days; £60 for
one month; £100 for three months. All visas are
multiple entry.
Validity
Dependent
on length of visa.
Applications to:
Consulate
(or consular section at embassy).
Working Days Required
Visas issued
immediately for applications made in person or
24 hours after date of receipt for postal applications.
Getting there
Getting There by Air
Aero Benin, Air
France, Air Service Gabon and
Cameroon Airlines operate international
services to Congo (Rep).
Approximate Flight Times
From London
to Brazzaville is approximately 11 hours (including
up to 3 hours for stopover).
Main Airports
Brazzaville
(BZV) (Maya Maya) is 4km (2 miles) northwest
of the city. To/from the airport:
Buses and taxis are available to the city. Facilities:
A restaurant and car hire.
Pointe-Noire (PNR) is 5.5km (3.5 miles) from the city. To/from the airport: Taxis are available to the city.
Pointe-Noire (PNR) is 5.5km (3.5 miles) from the city. To/from the airport: Taxis are available to the city.
Departure Tax
XAF500.
Getting There by Water
Cargo ships
dock at Pointe-Noire. An hourly
car ferry operates between Kinshasa (Democratic
Republic of Congo) and Brazzaville
across the Congo River (journey time - 20 minutes).
Ferries operate to and from the
Central African Republic on the Ubangi.
Getting There by Road
There is
a road connection from Lambaréné in Gabon to Loubomo
and Brazzaville. The road from Cameroon is usable
only during the dry season. There is a good road
between Pointe-Noire and Cabinda (Angola). Entry
can also be made via the Democratic Republic of
Congo.
Documentation: A carnet de passage en douane is needed to cross land borders between Congo and the neighbouring countries. Further information can be obtained from national motoring organisations.
Documentation: A carnet de passage en douane is needed to cross land borders between Congo and the neighbouring countries. Further information can be obtained from national motoring organisations.
