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Do UAE passport holders need a visa to visit CG?

UAE ordinary passport holders need a visa to enter the Republic of the Congo (Brazzaville). Obtain a tourist visa in advance from a Congolese diplomatic mission or an authorised visa service before you travel. A United Arab Emirates ordinary passport holder traveling to the Republic of the Congo (Congo-Brazzaville, CG) for tourism is, conservatively, visa-required and should obtain a tourist visa before departure. The U.S. State Department states a visa must be obtained before traveling, and Maya-Maya International Airport in Brazzaville lists only a small set of (mostly West/North African) nationalities for visa on arrival — the UAE is not among them. Wikipedia's visa-policy summary does list the UAE for visa on arrival (effective 9 October 2018), but because this conflicts with the destination's own airport guidance and the State Department, and because Republic of the Congo (Brazzaville) is frequently confused with the Democratic Republic of the Congo (Kinshasa, which has a separate e-visa), the safe course for a real traveler is to secure a visa in advance. The Congo does not currently operate a reliable, broadly available online e-visa for ordinary tourists; applications are made through Congolese embassies/consulates or accredited visa agencies. From the UAE, agencies process the visa for roughly AED 2,200 (including service fee) in about 4-5 working days. A yellow fever vaccination certificate is mandatory for entry. Note: the Republic of the Congo is in Central Africa and is not part of the Schengen area, so Schengen 90/180 and ETIAS rules do not apply.
VISA REQUIREDTOURISMFLEXIBLE ENTRYLast verified 2026-05-30
For guidance only — visa rules change with little notice. Always confirm directly with the destination's embassy or foreign ministry before booking non-refundable travel. Information here applies to ordinary (non-diplomatic) passports unless noted.
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/01 — The numbers

Key facts

Last verified 2026-05-30
Visa type
Tourist visa (single entry), obtained in advance
Maximum stay
Up to 30 days (typical short-stay tourist visa)
per entry
Entries
Single entry (multiple-entry available on request)
from issue date
Visa fee
Approx. AED 2,200 via UAE visa agency (incl. service fee); embassy government fee approx. USD 100
consular fee only
Processing time
About 4-5 working days via agency; allow longer for embassy processing
standard track
Validity
Visa typically valid for 90 days from issue for the single entry
from issue date
/02 — The process

How to apply

/01
Confirm passport and yellow fever requirements
Ensure your UAE passport is valid for at least 6 months beyond entry with at least one blank page, and obtain a WHO yellow fever vaccination certificate, which is mandatory for entry.
· Passport 6 months· Yellow fever card required
/02
Gather supporting documents
Prepare a round-trip flight reservation, confirmed hotel booking or an invitation letter (multiple copies), proof of sufficient funds, and passport photos.
· Flight + hotel· Invitation letter
/03
Apply through an embassy or accredited visa agency
Submit your tourist visa application to a Republic of the Congo diplomatic mission or an authorised UAE-based visa service provider in Dubai or Abu Dhabi, as there is no reliable online e-visa for ordinary tourists.
· Embassy or agency· No general e-visa
/04
Pay the visa fee
Pay the government visa fee (about USD 100) plus the agency service fee; total via a UAE agency is typically around AED 2,200.
· Approx. AED 2,200 total
/05
Collect the approved visa and travel
Receive the visa (typically 4-5 working days via agency) and carry the visa, vaccination certificate, and supporting documents for inspection on arrival at Maya-Maya International Airport.
· 4-5 working days· Carry docs on arrival
/03 — The paperwork

Required materials

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UAE passport valid 6+ months with at least one blank page
required
WHO yellow fever vaccination certificate
required
Completed Republic of the Congo visa application form
required
Recent passport-size photographs
required
Confirmed round-trip flight reservation
required
Hotel booking or invitation letter (multiple copies)
required
Proof of sufficient funds for the stay
required
Visa fee payment (government + agency service fee)
required
Travel/medical insurance for the trip
recommended
Photocopies of passport bio page and itinerary
recommended
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/04 — The cost

Fee breakdown

All-in estimate
Line itemAmountSource
Government visa fee (single entry, tourist)USD 100Approximate consular fee; varies by mission and entry type
UAE agency service package (incl. fee)AED 2,200All-in price quoted by Dubai/Abu Dhabi visa service providers
Yellow fever vaccinationAED 150-300At an authorised UAE clinic; mandatory for entry
Total estimateAED 2,200 — AED 2,600incl. all
/05 — The wait

Processing time

UAE visa agency (Dubai/Abu Dhabi)
4-5 working days
Accredited agency handles submission and collection; most convenient route from the UAE.
Direct embassy/consulate application
5-15 working days
Apply directly to a Republic of the Congo diplomatic mission; timing varies and the nearest mission may be in another country.
/06 — The risks

Common refusal reasons

by frequency
/01
Visa must be obtained before travel
The U.S. State Department states a visa for the Republic of the Congo must be obtained before traveling, with no general visa-on-arrival or e-visa for most tourists.
High
/02
UAE not on the airport's visa-on-arrival list
Maya-Maya International Airport lists only a small set of (mostly West/North African) nationalities for visa on arrival, and the UAE is not included.
High
/03
Conflicting sources favour caution
Some references list the UAE for visa on arrival since 2018, but this conflicts with the destination's airport and State Department guidance, so an advance visa is the safe choice.
Medium
/04
Mandatory yellow fever vaccination
Entry requires a valid WHO yellow fever certificate, which must be arranged before travel.
High
/05
Confusion with DR Congo
The Republic of the Congo (Brazzaville) is often mixed up with the Democratic Republic of the Congo (Kinshasa), which has its own separate e-visa system.
Medium
/07 — On arrival

After you land

/01
Immigration
Keep your passport, visa or exemption proof, return ticket, and accommodation details ready for border inspection.
/02
Customs
Review the destination's customs rules before travel and declare restricted goods or large cash amounts when required.
/03
Connectivity
Check whether airport SIMs, eSIMs, or roaming are the best option for your route before arrival.
/08 — The history

Policy changelog

since 2024
2026-05-30
United Arab Emirates to Congo route verified
Verified against U.S. State Department, Wikipedia visa policy, Brazzaville airport guidance, and VisaHQ. Conservative verdict set to visa-required (obtain in advance) due to conflicting visa-on-arrival listings; mandatory yellow fever requirement noted.
/09 — The questions

Frequently asked

Can a UAE passport holder get a visa on arrival in the Republic of the Congo?—
It is not reliable. Although one summary lists the UAE for visa on arrival since 2018, Brazzaville's airport guidance and the U.S. State Department indicate visas should be obtained before travel, so secure your visa in advance.
Is there an e-visa for the Republic of the Congo?+
Do I need a yellow fever vaccination?+
How long can I stay on a tourist visa?+
How much does the visa cost from the UAE?+
Is the Republic of the Congo part of the Schengen area?+
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