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Congo transit visa

You can transit without a visa if your onward flight leaves for a third country on the same calendar day and you stay in the airport's international transit area.

Ways to get a Congo transit visa

  1. Same-day airport transit without a visa

    Transit without a visa

    Passengers with a confirmed onward flight to a third country on the same calendar day who remain in the international transit area and have the documents needed for their next destination.

    Stay
    Until your onward flight on the same calendar day.

Who doesn't

Passengers who meet all the conditions for transit without a visa.

Changing planes

Can you stay airside?
Yes, without a visa if you stay in the transit area
Leaving the airport
This exemption requires you to stay in the international transit area. It does not cover leaving that area.
Transit without a visa
Have a confirmed onward ticket to a third country on the same calendar day. Stay in the international transit area and carry the documents required for your next destination.

What to bring

  • A confirmed onward ticket for a flight to a third country on the same calendar day.
  • Documents required for the next destination.

Good to know

  • Stay in the airport's international transit area.
  • Your onward flight must leave on the same calendar day.
  • A separate transit visa and its application rules are not described.
  • The limit is the same calendar day, not a stated number of hours.

Questions

Do I need a transit visa for the Congo?

Passengers who meet all the conditions for transit without a visa.

How long can I stay on a the Congo transit visa?

Until your onward flight on the same calendar day.

What documents do I need for a the Congo transit visa?

A confirmed onward ticket for a flight to a third country on the same calendar day.; Documents required for the next destination..

Can I stay inside the airport in the Congo without a visa?

Yes, staying in the international transit area is allowed for most travellers. To leave the airport: This exemption requires you to stay in the international transit area. It does not cover leaving that area.

What rules do I have to follow on a the Congo transit visa?

Stay in the airport's international transit area. Your onward flight must leave on the same calendar day.

Does my passport change whether I need a transit visa for the Congo?

Yes. Rules depend on the country that issued your passport. Open the Congo visa page and choose your passport for a plain answer.

Can a transit visa for the Congo be refused?

Yes. Officials can refuse a visa or entry, even after you apply. Give true answers, bring the documents asked for, and keep proof of your onward trip and money.

Where do I check the latest the Congo transit visa rules?

On the Congo's official immigration or foreign ministry website, or at its embassy. Rules change, so check close to your trip.

Can I change my transit visa once I am in the Congo?

Often you cannot switch visa type inside the country. Ask the immigration office before you travel if you might need to.

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