Embassy
Embassy of the Republic of Congo in Canada
322 Waverley Street
Congo visa requirements for Canadian citizens
Canadian citizens need an eVisa for the Congo. Apply on the official website.
Passport
CAN
Canada
Going to
COG
Congo
eVisa
Apply on the official website.
- Visa
- eVisa
- Fee
- FCFA 17,000
- Last updated
- 11 November 2026
Special rules for Canadian citizens in Congo
- Travelers must obtain a visa from the Republic of the Congo embassy.
- However, they can also apply for the visa online at the website of at the Republic of the Congo embassy in France.
What to do
Apply on the Congo's official eVisa portal with a scan of your passport and a photo.
Leave time for processing before you travel, and print the approval.
Enter on the dates and through the ports the eVisa allows.
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Ways into Congo
Check whether you need a visa before you apply.
eVisaElectronic tourist visa
- Stay
- 30 days
- Fee
- FCFA 17,000
How to apply
- Check eligibility.
- Complete, pay and submit online.
Official pageDocuments required
- Passport page
- Photo
- Travel booking
- Accommodation proof
- Return ticket
- Hotel booking
Visa requiredTourist embassy visaA visa for holidays and short visits.
How to apply
- Check the embassy's current rules.
- Gather its required documents.
- Submit your application and payment before travel.
Official pageDocuments required
- Passport valid 6 months
- Return ticket
- Hotel booking
- Travel insurance
Visa requiredShort visit visaAn embassy visa for a short visit.
How to apply
- Check the embassy's current rules.
- Follow its application steps.
Official pageDocuments required
- Passport valid 6 months
- Return ticket
- Hotel booking
Visa requiredLonger visit visaAn embassy visa for a longer visit.
How to apply
- Check the embassy's current rules.
- Follow its application steps.
Official pageDocuments required
- Passport valid 6 months
- Return ticket
- Hotel booking
Sources (13)Last updated 11 November 2026
- Interior Ministry: electronic visa service, purposes, documents and entry points
- Interior Ministry: electronic visa eligibility checker
- Interior Ministry: electronic visa application address; no readable form returned
- Foreign Ministry: foreigners travelling to the Republic of the Congo
- Foreign Ministry: embassy directory
- Embassy in Washington: detailed visa instructions
- Embassy in Washington: visa categories, requirements and appointments
- Embassy in Washington: fee schedule with amounts awaiting completion
- Embassy in France: ordinary, reduced-fee and official visa services
- Embassy in France: nationality-based visa exemption notice
- Government Investment Promotion Agency: entry, vaccination, work and residence guidance
- Embassy in the United Kingdom: temporary-unavailability notice
- Embassy in the United Kingdom: application page blocked by verification screen
Embassies for this trip
Book an appointment before you go.
Coming from Canada
- Plugs C EAdapter needed
- MoneyXAF Fr
- Time+9h
- DrivingOn the rightSame as home
- LanguageFrenchSpoken at home too
- Emergency117 police
Planning your Congo trip
- Odzala National ParkA national park listed among the country's sights.
- Lesio Louna Gorilla ReserveSee gorillas.
- Brazzaville architectureSee buildings from colonial times and after independence.
- Sangha TrinationalA forest World Heritage Site shared with Cameroon and the Central African Republic. It lies in the Sangha and Likouala region.
Scams to watch for in Congo
- Taxi fare disputesTaxis have no meters. If you start a journey without agreeing on the fare, you leave the price open to dispute. In Pointe-Noire, shared rides and direct trips have different prices, so make sure you agree on which service you want.
- Higher artisan prices for visitorsPrices differ by customer. A trustworthy local buyer may get the same item for half the visitor price or less. This creates a risk of paying a large visitor markup.
- Poor exchange rates for British poundsBritish pounds receive very poor exchange rates. This can leave you with much less local cash than expected. A poor rate is not by itself proof of fraud.
About Congo
The Congo is a republic on the Atlantic coast of Central Africa, west of the Congo river.
- Capital
- Brazzaville
- Money
- Central African CFA franc (Fr)
- Languages
- French, Kongo, Lingala
- Time zone
- UTC+01:00
- Cars drive on the
- right side
- Calling code
- +242
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Questions
Are there special rules for Canadian citizens visiting Congo?
Do canadian citizens need a visa for the Congo?
Canadian citizens need an eVisa for the Congo. Apply on the official website.
Where do I apply online for the Congo?
Only on the Congo's official government website. Avoid agents and look-alike sites that add fees. Apply before you book anything you can't cancel.
Does a US, UK or Schengen visa help canadian citizens enter the Congo?
We have no record of the Congo relaxing its rules for canadian citizens who hold another country's visa. Check with the embassy before you rely on one.
Do congolese citizens need a visa for Canada?
Congolese citizens need a visa for Canada, from its embassy or consulate.
Do other Americas passports get easier entry to the Congo?
None of the 10 other Americas passports we compared enter without applying first.
Which countries near Congo are easier for canadian citizens?
Angola, São Tomé and Príncipe, Botswana, Cape Verde Eswatini, and 3 more let canadian citizens in without applying before travel.
What should I carry to the Congo?
Apply on the Congo's official eVisa portal with a scan of your passport and a photo. Leave time for processing before you travel, and print the approval.
What money is used in the Congo?
Central African CFA franc (Fr). Carry some cash for arrival, especially if a visa fee is paid at the border.
What language do people speak in the Congo?
French, Kongo and Lingala.
How strong is the Canada passport?
It ranks #10 and reaches 152 destinations without applying ahead.
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